Dear Library Patron,
Due to the unfolding developments surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic, for the sake of the well-being of the entire community and particularly those who are at high risk (which includes our library staff) should they contract the disease, we have decided to make the difficult decision to close the H.D. Moore Library until further notice, effective immediately.

We will continue to closely monitor the situation and evaluate the recommendations and advisories being issued. Currently, those with the most expertise related to such outbreaks are strongly encouraging early adoption of social distancing measures as the most effective means of limiting the virus’ spread, enhancing our ability to best provide for those who do get it, and, ultimately, saving lives.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons. We realize that during this time when so many other options for entertainment and recreation are being limited for the same reasons, not having access to books and movies from the library is all the more disappointing. However, we are pleased to announce that TumbleBooks has been coordinating with local libraries to make their databases of ebooks and audiobooks available free to our patrons:

    www.TumbleBookLibrary.com - K-6 children's ebook database

   www.TumbleMath.com - K-6 math ebook database

   www.TeenBookCloud.com - gr 7-12 ebook database

   www.AudioBookCloud.com - all ages audio book database

   www.RomanceBookCloud.com - a huge collection of steamy Romance novels for the older crowd!

TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You and your family can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.

And ultra high-speed wi-fi is available outside the library 24/7.

Items you currently have out can be returned in the Book Drop. Parents, please be aware that your children might have books that were taken out during school visits that need to be returned. However, please note that we don’t charge fines and if books are being read and movies are being watched, there is no rush to return them during this closure.

Please also note that all H.D. Moore Library and Community Center-sponsored events will be postponed until further notice. This includes movies, the April concert, tai chi, Mahjong, Fiber Arts, and the clean up that was scheduled for the end of March. The Easter Egg Hunt has also been cancelled.

For those concerned about the repercussions for our dedicated library staff, rest assured that they will continue to be paid for their normal hours and will use this time to catch up on all of the library work that they don’t normally have time to get to given their primary priority of servicing the needs of patrons while the library is open.

We hope that you and yours stay safe and sane during these trying times.

Sincerely,
The Board of the H.D. Moore Library and Community Center


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