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GLOVERSVILLE Programs through the Gloversville Public Library have reportedly remained popular among patrons even as the library has again reverted to curbside-only pickup until further notice due to the rise in coronavirus cases locally.
Library Director Valerie Acklin reported to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday that participation in remote programs launched by the library over the past year in response to the coronavirus has remained consistent, experiencing only a slight lull in the final weeks of December.
“When Christmas was over, we saw an uptick,” said Acklin.
The library introduced remote programming over the summer while the building remained closed to the public after shutting its doors on March 17 over coronavirus health safety concerns. Virtual programming was continued to limit in-person contact after the library reopened on July 20 for restricted browsing under coronavirus safety protocols.