Bryan College Station Public Library System newsletter
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BCSPLS
March 24, 2020
Special Issue
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Closures Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
All Bryan+College Station Public Library System locations will be CLOSED beginning at 5 PM on March 24 and will remain closed through April 7 due to the shelter-in-place order for all residents to further reduce the virus exposure.

The library system has extended due dates on library card registrations until the end of April, and items checked out will be extended through April 14. All library patrons will be able to use online resources for free, including checking out digital books, magazines, audiobooks, and more.

In the interest of safety, all book drops will be closed , and patrons are asked to refrain from returning books until the library system reopens. Please keep all checked out materials safe at home with you and your families. This includes interlibrary loans.

The library system's website, www.bcslibrary.org, will be available through the closure, and streaming videos and resources are available on the library system's social media pages.

Anyone who needs to contact the libraries during the closure should use www.bcslibrary.org/contact or may contact us through our Facebook pages.
Links to More Information
Things are changing at a rapid pace, so please check the City of Bryan's website, City of College Station's website, and the library's website for updated information.

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) has a page about the COVID-19 virus. For reliable information, see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.

The library system has created a page with links to official information about what the cities are doing about the COVID-19 virus and to make sure everyone knows their options for accessing library and other resources from home. We will update the information at www.bcslibrary.org/the-library-and-covid-19 as we receive more information.

The City of Bryan has created a page to post updates related to the coronavirus. For updated information from the City of Bryan, see www.bryantx.gov/coronavirus .

The City of College Station has created a page to post updates related to the coronavirus. See https://cstx.gov/covid-19__what_are_we_doing for updated information from the City of College Station.
Tax Information from the AARP and IRS
The deadline for filing income tax returns and the payment deadline have been extended to July 15, 2020.



Anyone unable to complete an income tax return by July 15 can fill out form 4868 to request an extension. (Note: This extends the deadline for filing out the return but does not affect the payment deadline).

To check the status of your return, go to www.irs.gov/refunds or the IRS2Go app. Enter your social security number, filing status, and exact refund amount to check your status.
Social Media
While we are closed, visit with us on social media.

BCSPLS Facebook page

Mounce Library Facebook page

Ringer Library Facebook page

Carnegie Facebook page

Ringer Twitter account

BCSPLS instagram account

Friends of the Library GoodReads group
Digital Storytimes from Mounce Library
ABC with kids
Mounce Library children's librarians have posted a storytime video and a puppet show on their Facebook page.
Electronic Resources from the Library
See our website, give us a call, ask on Facebook, or watch a demonstration video if you need help using any of our electronic services. For most services, you will need your library card number and PIN, and for TexShare, you will need the library's password.


Big Library Read (Digital Book Club)
Big Library Read book by Michael McCreary
Big Library Read is a free program provided by Overdrive that allows unlimited simultaneous users to download the same eBook or eAudiobook and discuss it online. Use your library card to download Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary from bcsdmc.overdrive.com or through the Overdrive or Libby app. Discuss the book and watch an author interview at biglibraryread.com/current-title. This title is available March 23 through April 13, 2020.
Other Resources
Our COVID-19 page lists additional resources for education and entertainment, including
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