March 17, 2020

The Library is Closed

All Branches are closed to the public until further notice, starting March 16. Library programs have been canceled until at least April 25 and meeting spaces are unavailable, even if we are open before then. Any already on our hold shelves at the library are being mailed out to patrons this week, but new holds won’t be possible until we reopen.

In this unprecedented time, we have to be flexible. An executive order by the Governor has required that libraries be closed to the public as of 3pm today, 3/16. As a result, we cannot have the building open to the public as originally planned for tonight's Board meeting. But with no real indication of when things might get back to normal, ignoring library governance for an extended period is also not a good option.

Dear BDL Patrons,

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all BDL branches will be closed to the public. This is a decision we do not make lightly, but in doing so we join libraries around the state and country in support of the nationwide public health initiatives combating the spread of the coronavirus.

The last few weeks have been dramatic as the coronavirus outbreak tests us in many ways, and will continue to do so for some time to come. BDL is doing our part to help slow down the spread of the virus, by canceling all library programs through Saturday April 25. We will evaluate the situation for programming after that date and let you know at https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org/coronavirus.

The Adult Craft program scheduled tonight for 5:30pm has been cancelled.  It will be rescheduled for Monday, April 20 at 5:30pm.  We apologize for any inconvenience this last minute change has caused.