As I write this article, Covid-19 is surging in our county. The state had a record number of deaths a few days ago and the third-highest one-day increase since the start of the pandemic. For the first time, our local hospitals are feeling the results of too many positive cases. It’s scary and heartbreaking. I’m stress eating leftover Halloween candy trying to figure out how to keep staff and patrons safe and the library open. Let me tell you…it’s not pretty. As of now, the Library Board has decided to suspend browsing appointments until at least January 11th. We are hoping this will be enough time for numbers to go down after the holidays. Soon after the New Year, we will reevaluate by looking at the number of cases and how our local hospitals are holding up. You can find the latest updates on resuming browsing appointments on our website and Facebook. I know everyone is tired of 2020. Tired of wearing masks, tired of staying home. And yes, the vaccine makes us feel like there’s light at the end of the tunnel, but this is a very dark, very scary tunnel and that light is still pretty far away. 2021 is going to be more of the same for quite a while. We do have something to be grateful for— despite the virus, we are filling holds, providing great virtual programs, and checking out thousands of ebooks, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and streaming movies and music. And so far, there is always a staff person just a telephone call or email away ready to help when you need us.
Sincerely, Patty Hector
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