Dear Library Patron,
It has been a long few months! Jeanne, Amy, Carol, and Sue have been busy behind the scenes getting the library ready to welcome all our wonderful patrons back - hopefully not all at once since we will have limits!!

We’re going to try different hours to start with - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10-4 and we will extend the check out time to 3 weeks instead of 2. This will allow us to leave the materials that are returned each week set aside for several days before they are checked back in. We know these hours may not work for everyone and there may be some at-risk patrons who are uncomfortable coming in during regular times so we will also be happy to make appointments for different times if needed. And if you know what you would like to check out,we will be happy to offer delivery to your car if you don’t want to come in.

In order to meet the state regulations, we will have to limit how many are in the library at any given time. The plan now is to put a sign up downstairs if we are at capacity upstairs that will ask patrons to wait until someone comes down before they head up. Per the state requirements,please wear a mask if you can, especially in the higher traffic area around the circulation desk.We have disposable masks and gloves available if needed—just ask at the circulation desk. Wewill have hand sanitizer at the desk and ask that everyone use it before they start looking atbooks, dvds, etc. Hand sanitizer will also be available throughout the library and at the computers. Please respect everyone’s personal space and maintain a six foot distance. We have moved several of the chairs out to ensure social distancing at the tables. And I hope it goes without saying - please do not come in if you feel ill or have a fever!

We will be cleaning high touch areas frequently. The downstairs bathroom will be designated for public use and the upstairs bathroom for staff. The children’s area will be closed for the time being

We realize that during this time there may be some who still don't feel comfortable going out. Thus, we are pleased to continue to coordinate with TumbleBooks 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 continue to be postponed until further notice. The community center spaces are also not yet available for renting.

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

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


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