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The Ellis Library & Reference Center, 3700 S. Custer Road, will be closed for two weeks because a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Monroe County Library System issued the closing announcement Thursday on social media; explaining shortly afterward via press release and a notice on their website what the situation was.
All other branches of the Monroe County Library System remain open; that decision was made in mid-February. For the most part, library services have been by appointment with curbside services available. Book clubs and story times are meeting remotelyl.
“We have a comprehensive COVID Response Plan in place and we are implementing it now,” Library Director Nancy Bellaire said in the announcement.
Most branches of the Monroe County Library System have reverted to curbside services, the library staff announced.
The decision was effective Friday; and was made as a precautionary measure in light of the recent COVID-19 quarantine closing taking place at the Ellis Library & Reference Center.
Under the current order, Ellis is closed entirely while the other branches will provide requested books and materials via touch free curbside only. This is an option that the library system has used before during the COVID-19 pandemic; until recently the library buildings were open to the public by appointment. Book clubs and story times were meeting remotely.
Monroe County Library System events for Feb. 22-28
The Monroe News
The following book clubs and other events are scheduled by the Monroe County Library System for Monday through Feb. 28.
The library system is currently operating by appointment and curbside services. Most programs, such as book clubs, are meeting online.
For information, go to monroe.lib.mi.us.
MONDAY
Zoom Preschool Book Club with Miss Karen: 10 a.m., hosted by Bedford Branch Library. Preschool book club is designed for preschoolers who are going to kindergarten fall 2021, the library said.
Paws & Pages Preschool Storytime Online: 11 a.m. Join Ms. Liz and Ms. Bethany for some storytime fun with Luna, Elsa, Pooh and Pip, the library said.
The Monroe News
The following book clubs and other events are scheduled by the Monroe County Library System for Monday through Feb. 21.
The library system is currently operating with curbside services and most programs, such as book clubs, are meeting online.
For information, go to monroe.lib.mi.us.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Zoom Storytime with Ms. Stephanie Online Once registered, you will be sent the Zoom link and password, the library said. You may pick up your supply/art experience bag from Ida and Petersburg before the program or request that your kit be sent to other branches around the county.