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January 21, 2022

Contactless pickup is an option during Covid surge

Last Updated: 04 January 2022 | Written by Anna Litten, assistant director of libraries | Print | Hits: 225

Andrea Nicolay, director of libraries, reports that contactless pickup is an additional option available to library patrons who prefer it.

Because of the increase in virus transmission in this region and nationally, all in-person programs and public seating are suspended in January.

Please check the online events calendar for virtual program options.

Library officials will reevaluate these restrictions later this month. Thank you for your patience.

This news announcement was updated Jan. 4, 2022.

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