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The Unadilla Public Library is going to have a book sale.

Saturday, October 31st 10 AM – 2 PM.

Our next Library Meeting is November 16th at 6:30 PM. Our meetings are open to the public.

The year 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges to our nation, state, and area of service. To continue serving our patrons during this difficult time, while placing the health and safety of our community at the forefront, the Library Board of Trustees has adopted a Temporary Safety Practices Policy.

The board’s authority to adopt these measures is found in our charter, bylaws, New York Education Law Sections 225,260,226, 8 NYCRR 90.2, and Article 2 of the Not-for-Profit corporation law. We also consider it our responsibility to develop these measures to keep our services accessible at this time.

Staff at the Unadilla Public Library have the authority to enforce these measures like any other of the Library’s rules. Concerns about this policy should be directed to the Director, Irene Murphy. Thank you for honoring these measures, which are designed to keep our community safe, while using the library.

The Unadilla Public Library operates per relevant law and Executive Orders. Therefore, the temporary practices in this Policy may be further modified as needed to conform with relevant orders.

Until the board votes to revoke this temporary policy, the library will require all people on the premises to abide by the following safety practices:

1. Wear face masks
2. Social distance
3. Stay at home if you feel ill

In the event any safety requirement is not practical on the basis of a disability, please contact the director to explore a reasonable accommodation.

The Library will share this policy through social media, and use a variety of health authority-approved, age-appropriate, multi-lingual and visual means to transmit this message in a manner consistent with our mission and our identity as a welcoming and accessible resource to the community.

We are excited to announce we will reopening Tuesday July 7th. We will be back to our normal hours. As we reopen, these procedures will be in place to ensure the safety and health of staff and patrons.

• You will need to ring the doorbell to be let in the library.
• Computer use will be by appointment only. Limited to an hour.
• Number of people in the building will be limited according to current guidelines.
• Face masks must be worn at all times.
• Maintain social distancing while in the library.

* Curbside pickup will continue to still be available.

Any questions please call the library at 607-369-3131.

Anyone with a library card can use curbside pickup.

To request materials:

1. Log into your library account through the online catalog at 4cls.org.
2. Search for materials and click “place hold” to reserve them. Up to 15 items may be reserved per library card from libraries that are open to curbside.
3. Wait for notification of availability of materials.

Materials may also be requested by calling 607-369-3131 or emailing unadillalibrary@gmail.com.

Disinfecting Materials:

Returned items are quarantined for 72 hours before being re-shelved or released for reserves.

Safety Precautions:

The library will take every step possible to ensure the safety of staff and patrons and will follow all safety protocol and guidance provided by the state and local health departments. It is expected that patrons follow any and all safety measures that library staff put in place. This may include social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when sick.

Procedures for Curbside Pickup:

1. Use library card to reserve materials
2. When you are notified that your holds are available, pick up time will be arranged.
3. Upon arrival, call the library at 607-369-3131 to notify staff you have arrived.
4. Staff will place reserved materials on the porch.

Returning Library Materials:

Drop off materials in the door drop-off, or for a large drop-off, please call the library and arrange a drop- off time.

Book Donations:

The library is not accepting donations at this time.

If you have any questions please call the Unadilla Public Library 369-3131

Holds will not be limited to just the Unadilla Public Library. You are able to get holds from the libraries that are open to curbside. Go to 4cls.org for an updated list of libraries that are open to curbside. Holds from other libraries will take longer to receive than normally.

Unadilla Public Library is excited to announce that curbside pickup will be available starting Tuesday June 16th. Holds can be placed through online catalog at 4cls.org. At this time holds are limited to Unadilla Public Library materials. Please start returning library items you are done with as soon as possible.

Steps for curbside pickup:

1. Go to 4cls.org and place a hold on materials available at Unadilla Public Library
2. A staff member will call to set up a pick up appointment
3. Return materials to the outside drop off slot on the door

Also, you may call 369-3131 or email unadillalibrary@gmail.com with requests of Unadilla Public Library materials. Leave your contact information (name and phone number)

Call 369-3131 if you have any questions.

• All fines will be waved for any overdue materials. You may drop off library materials through our return slot. Please disregard any overdue notices you may receive.
• While our building may not be open, our online resources are available 24/7- including eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, through the Four County Library System Website and corresponding apps for your personal devices. Look for the Libby and Flipster apps on your device app store; all of them are free.
• Library Wi-Fi remains available to patrons from outside the building on your personal devices.
• Please keep checking our website unadillalibrary.org and Facebook for updated information.     

• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  https://www.health.ny.gov/dise…
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Frequently Asked Questions – Prevention:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronaviru…
• Otsego County Health Dept: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php

Practice everyday preventive actions now:

Remind everyone in your household of the importance of practicing everyday preventive actions that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using regular household detergent and water.
  • If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent and water prior to disinfection. For disinfection, a list of products with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved emerging viral pathogens claims, maintained by the American Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), is available at Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fighting Products. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.

Due to the recent concerns of the COVID-19, the Unadilla Public LIbrary is taking the following actions to help reduce the spread of the illness.

• The Library will be closed Monday, March 16th- Monday, April 13th. We will reassess the situation at that time.
  • All fines will be waived for any overdue materials. You may drop off library materials through our return slot. Please disregard any overdue notices you may receive.
  • While our building may not be open, our online resources are available 24/7- including eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, through the Four County Library System Website and corresponding apps for your personal devices. Look for the Libby and Flipster apps on your device app store; all of them are free.
  • Library Wi-Fi remains available to patrons from outside the building on your personal devices.
  • Four County Library System has suspended all interlibrary loans effective Tuesday March 17th.
  • Please keep checking our website and Facebook for updated information.

This decision was made after careful consideration. The health and safety of our community is important to us.

Sincerely,

The Staff and Board of Trustees