With the possibility of schools closing across the state and many people working from home, municipalities will need to consider the role of their city libraries. Officials may consider keeping them open and being a resource of books, materials, and Wifi for citizens. At the same time, keeping the library open may contribute to the spread of the disease. One of the suggestions in the article below is that your library may want to extend loan periods.

Here is a link to information about what libraries can do in a pandemic.

(Photo is of the City of Oakland Library)