PHASED REOPENING OF LIBRARY

LIBRARY WILL FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY DIRECTIVES REGARDING COVID-19 PHASED REOPENINGS PHASES TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL

In response to the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, we want to inform the public that Wedsworth Memorial Public Library has implemented important health and safety measures. The library has been monitoring updates from the Cascade County Health Department, state and national library agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control. We hope to minimize disruption to library services and our community but we must prioritize the safety of our users, volunteers, and staff.

The library is prepared to move through three Emergency Response Levels to keep the public and library staff as safe as possible.

The library will move to Stage Two or Stage Three when information from the Cascade County Health Departments or other government agencies indicates it is necessary and/or prudent to do so.

Should it become necessary to move to Stage Two or Three, updates will be posted on the library website https://cascademtwedsworthlibrary.wordpress.com, in the Cascade Courier, and communicated with our users with posters posted on doors, Post Office, and Library’s posting site near Town Hall.

PHASE 1

Ø  April 27

Ø  Library only open to Staff

Ø  Computers will be thoroughly cleaned

Ø  Normal monthly procedures will begin

Ø  Disinfection of common and high-traffic areas.

PHASE 2

Regular Library Services continue with additional health & safety steps implemented.

 Board of Trustees and library staff are made aware of the situation, are on alert, and participate in preparation & prevention measures as directed.

Public is informed about the risks and preventative measures being taken via web and social media.

Management begins preparations for Stage Two and keeps all staff informed.

Ø  May 7  

Ø  Library will open to the Public

Ø  Library will follow Summer hours of

v  Monday 9-1; 2-6

v  Tuesday – Friday 9-1

Ø  Limit of 8 people in the Library at a time

Ø  All computer users are required to wash their hands with soap and water prior to use

Ø  Limit of 3 people using the computers

Ø  Everyone under the age of 16 will not be allowed use of the computers until Phase 3

Ø  Everyone under the age of 16 will only be allowed to check out books(this was suggested by other libraries because of lack of sanitation often observed by this age group)

Ø  Only Computers 1 ,4,  and 5 will be used

Ø  Limit of 30 minutes on the computers

Ø  Social distancing of 6 feet will be observed

Ø  All returned materials will be sanitized

Ø  Monitor patrons for indicative symptoms. Do not allow people with symptoms of COVID-19 to use Library

Ø  Advise VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS that they should continue to adhere to the stay home guidance

Ø  Advise patrons that if they are Vulnerable Individuals: people over 65 years of age and/or those with serious underlying health that they should refrain from visiting the Library

Ø  WARN PATRONS THAT SHOULD THERE BE A RELAPSE OR RESURGENCE

  OF COVID-19 THE LIBRARY WILL FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY DIRECTIVES REGARDING COVID-19 PROCEDURES TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL

Ø  Collaborate with public heath when implementing policies and procedures

Ø  Protocols regarding hygiene and protection will be followed

PHASE 3

Ø  June 1

Ø  Library will remain fully operational with awareness of physical distancing.

Ø  Library will follow Summer hours of

v  Monday 9-1; 2-6

v  Tuesday – Friday 9-1

Ø  Operations return to normal routines which include regularly scheduled programs

Ø  Use of computers by all patrons returning to normal

Ø  All computers will be opened up for use by patrons

Ø  Social distancing will be encouraged

Ø  Collaborate with public heath when implementing policies and procedures

Ø  Protocols regarding hygiene and protection will be followed

Ø  No limit on group size.

Ø  Advise VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS that they should continue to adhere to the stay home guidance.

Ø  Advise Vulnerable populations that they can resume public interactions, but should practice physical distancing, and continue to take precautionary measures.

Ø  Gatherings may expand to 50 people.

Ø  WARN PATRONS THAT SHOULD THERE BE A RELAPSE OR RESURGENCE

  OF COVID-19 THE LIBRARY WILL FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY DIRECTIVES REGARDING COVID-19 PROCEDURES TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL