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title: "Campus Updates: Recreation Center, Library, Campus Store"
date: 2020-05-12T00:00:00-05:00
author: Jordan Eshelman
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 [Covid-19 Update](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=covid-19-update) 

 May 12, 2020 

# Campus Updates: Recreation Center, Library, Campus Store

Dordt Rec Center to reopen

 

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 ![]()Dordt University continues to monitor updates from the governor regarding opening/closing specific businesses.

**Recreation Center**

Dordt’s Rec Center is now open to the public with some restrictions.

Restrictions include:

- Guests must enter through the south entrance and check-in at the front desk.
- Guest must abide by CDC guidelines regarding social distancing at least six feet apart.
- All guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Available areas:

- The community weight room will be limited to no more than 10 users at a time.
- The aerobics room, locker rooms and showers, and racquetball courts are closed.
- Basketball hoops are limited for single use or immediate family use only.
- No reservations for courts or equipment will be accepted at this time.

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 6 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

**John and Louise Hulst Library**

Dordt’s library will remain closed to the public at this time.

**Dordt Campus Store**

The Dordt Campus Store is closed until further notice. Defender Nation can shop online at [bookstore.dordt.edu](http://bookstore.dordt.edu/).

 

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