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The Colona District Pubic library is committed to the well-being of its patrons. The library Board of Trustees, with careful consideration, will be reopening with some new restrictions in place. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

We are entering Phase 4 of Restore Illinois, so some of our policies have changed.

Please keep in mind:

• New system requirement - cards must be presented in order check out items

• If you have a fever, sore throat, cough or any COVID-19 symptoms, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER the library

• There will be <= 15 patrons in the library at a time

  • Patrons may be in the library once per day for 1 hour at a time, which includes computer usage

  • Patrons must practice social distancing-- 6’ a part

• Upon entering the library, patrons must sanitize their hands and sign-in for contract tracing due to COVID-19

  • They may use liquid sanitizer or wash with soap and water

• Patrons must wear masks while in the library

  • Patrons not wearing a mask will not be allowed into the library

• Patrons will enter through the East door (by the flag)

• Patrons will leave through the West door

• There will be no entry through the West door

• The HOLD system is limited with extended delays

• Returned items will be quarantined for 3 days and will not be available for check out

• Story Time is virtual until further notice

  • Summer Reading Program is July only with no in-person programming

• You can access digital books and audiobooks through OverDrive and Biblioboard.

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Keep up-to-date with the latest information about COVID-19:

• Illinois Department of Health (IDPH)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• World Health Organization (WHO)