The entire library staff is looking forward to the day when we can see you again and provide you with access to our physical materials. My first priority for all is safety, and following all local/state/federal restrictions is part of keeping us safe. Currently, under
Executive Order 2020-77
"Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life”, section 6 specifically closes the library to the public and staff until May 28 at 11:59 pm.
I am a planner by nature; but we are currently living in a time and situation of uncertainty that is not condusive to longterm planning. I am learning to adapt. Library staff is monitoring the changing landscape, working on identifying the questions we need to answer, and the steps we will need to take to reopen when allowed.
We are planning a tightly-controlled, phased opening, and will move to ease those restrictions as indicated by staffing levels, the availability of protective equipment and supplies, our capacity to manage each phase safely and successfully, and any local/state/federal restrictions on physical distancing, sanitization, and maximum building occupancy ratios. We will communicate those plans to you as each phase unfolds.
Library staff is hard at work doing what we do best – curating information and collections for our patrons.
Check out our new
Virtual Events Page
, listing a few activities for your enjoyment. Please continue to access all of the other digital content we have available. If you have any questions, send us an email at
askus@howelllibrary.org
.
And, if it’s May that must mean that Summer Reading is right around the corner. Some things do not change, and we will offer an online Summer Reading Challenge starting May 30. See below for more information. Finally, be safe, wash your hands and see you on the other side.
