Some programs canceled over coronavirus concerns
Update 3/16/20
Museum lectures, People From our Past, and Drop-In Tech Help are canceled through April 11.
Update 3/15/20
Thrive Central Oregon is canceled through April 1.
Original Press Release
Starting Monday, March 16, Crook County Library is canceling some of its regular programming to help mitigate the potential spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The library building itself will remain open with its regular complement of services and has implemented a more aggressive schedule of sanitation.
The following programs will be canceled from Monday, March 16, through Sunday, April 12.
- Family Storytime
- Full STEAM Ahead
- Teen Tabletop Games
- Teen Late Night
- Teen Crafternoon
- Make It Tuesday
- Friends of the Library Third Saturday Sale
- Chapters Bookstore for Kids
Programs that are one-on-one in nature will continue as scheduled, including Drop-In Tech Help (Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30 PM) and Thrive Social Work visits (Tuesdays, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, 2:00-5:00 PM; Fridays, 12:00-3:00 PM). Some programs offered in partnership with other organizations, such as People From Our Past, will continue until further notice.
These cancellations are subject to change, and more events may be canceled pending the local health situation. Check this post for the most up-to-date information.
Third-parties hosting events in the library’s meeting rooms are making individual decisions on whether to continue their gatherings. If you plan to attend such a function, please check with the event coordinator. You can also check our Meeting Rooms page to see if the room is still in use at the time of your event.
The decision to cancel programs was made in response to Crook County’s recent Emergency Health Declaration and in consultation with local health professionals, including the Crook County Health Department. While the library continues to offer some services and programs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oregon Health Authority, and other health professionals advise that elderly, immunocompromised, and sick individuals avoid public gathering spaces.
The library offers numerous electronic resources for those who are unable to access the physical building. These services include OverDrive (e-books and e-audio), Gale general magazine and newspaper databases, and other resources covering genealogy, automotive and small engine repair, and law. All of these can be accessed on our Research & Learning page.
For the most up-to-date information on the novel coronavirus, Crook County Library recommends the following resources:
