Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, May 29, 2020
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POLO LIBRARY Curbside Delivery - June 1 Beginning June 1, we will provide curbside delivery of prearranged orders of materials. To take advantage of this service, call the library at 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org at least one business day prior to your desired pick up day, and give us a list of what you’d like (10 item maximum). Pickup will be available according to the following alternating week schedule: June 1-7 - Monday 10-2, Wednesday 3-7, Friday 10-2 June 8-14 - Tuesday 10-2, Thursday 3-7, Saturday 10-2 June 15-21 - Monday 10-2, Wednesday 3-7, Friday 10-2 June 22-27 - Tuesday 10-2, Thursday 3-7, Saturday 10-2 The book drop is available 24/7 for returns. Dates for all services are subject to change based on significant
fluctuations in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ogle County. The library building will remain closed at this time. However, further reopening steps are part of a phased plan that is currently in place, which takes into account the safe business practice recommendations of local, state, and national health organizations, area case numbers, and the availability of cleaning and protective supplies. We ask that you continue to return items, as you are done with them, through the book drop that will continue to be open 24/7. We are very excited to be able to get books, movies and more out to all of you starting on June 1, and we will communicate any further reopening steps via the library’s website, www.pololibrary. org; Facebook page, Facebook.com/ Polo Library; newspaper articles, and the library newsletter.
FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Closure To help prevent the spread of COVID19, Forreston Public Library will remain closed until further notice. All programs/ activities are cancelled and all due dates have been extended. You may return materials in the book drop at any time. eBooks/WiFi Even though the library is closed, you may still enjoy eBooks through Axis 360 and Biblioboard. If you would like more information on creating an account, please message us on Facebook or
email forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail. com and we’ll help you get set up. You may also access the internet outside the library by connecting to our WiFi. No password is required. Library Updates Please continue to check our Facebook page for the most current information on our summer plans. Also, if you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us through email, Facebook messenger, or by phone at 815-938-2624.
Online Resources Download Axis 360, OMNI/Overdrive, Libby, and Biblioboard for books and audiobooks. Links to these resources are available at pololibrary.org Need a Library Card? If you are new to Polo and haven’t had a chance to get a library card, or maybe you aren’t normally a reader but would like to try ebooks during this time, we will be issuing temporary library cards for people in Buffalo Township. If you are interested in this, please email library@pololibrary.org for more information. Materials Renewed All currently checked out materials have been renewed until June 26 2020 Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 - “Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover!” Our 2020 Summer Reading Program has gone digital! We have programs for all ages. Visit our website, pololibrary. org, to register. Read for a Cause
With the help of Community Partners, our Summer Reading Program can make a difference. Instead of physical prizes this year, we will be reading towards a monetary donation to the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry. Join us in reading and give back to our community this summer! Would you, your business, or your organization be interested in being a Community Partner? Call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org for more information. Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is still available outside of the library building by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, you do not need a password. Questions? If you have any questions or comments, please let us know by calling 815-946-2713 or emailing library@pololibrary.org. We sincerely hope that everyone stays healthy and safe during this time.
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In Loving Memory
BERTOLET LIBRARY Reopening on June 1 We are excited to announce that Bertolet Memorial Library in Leaf River will reopen on Monday, June 1! We will resume our regular hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. 12 p.m. We ask that all staff and patrons over the age of 2 years old wear a face covering when in the library. If you are unable to wear a face covering, please call 815-738-2742 or visit prairiecat.info to place a hold for items; staff will contact you when your hold is ready for curbside pickup. We are only able to fulfill holds and checkout items located within our library; there are no interlibrary loans available at this time.
All materials returned will be held for a 7 day quarantine before being checked in. These items will still show as checked out on your account during this time. There will be no late fees assessed for materials during the quarantine period. There will be no in-person programming at Bertolet Memorial Library for the time being. We will re-evaluate this decision at the end of June. Book donations are not being accepted at this time. We are accepting soft plastic donations. Restrooms are available for public use and will be cleaned twice daily. Please maintain 6 feet distance within the library. We can’t wait to see everybody again!
Megan (Swaziek) Wells 1984 – 2016
REMEMBERING YOU IS EASY - WE DO IT EVERY DAY MISSING YOU IS A HEARTACHE THAT NEVER GOES AWAY SM-ST1783157
