The South New Berlin Free Library will be closed March 16 – 29.
This was a difficult decision in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Unadilla Valley Central School has announced an extended closure. The New York Library Association has recommended that public libraries suspend public operations. The Four County Library System has suspended inter-library loans as of March 17.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to our patrons.
Here are the steps we are taking to minimize the impact:
- Free Wi-Fi will be available 24/7.
- Fines for overdue items will be waived.
- Our outdoor book drop will remain open for returns.
- Please consider the free selection of eBooks and audiobooks available with your library card through the Overdrive and Libby apps at 4cls.org.
- DayByDayNY is a great free source of learning activities and a daily story for families of young children.
- Access Flipster from 4cls.org for free access to full-page e-magazines with your library card.
- We will have a public meeting before March 29th to re-evaluate and decide how to proceed.
The Director will be monitoring the library voicemail daily. If you have questions or have difficulties accessing the library’s online resources, please call (607) 859-2420 and leave a message. Calls will be returned within one business day.
For updates on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, please choose reliable sources offering accurate scientific information. We recommend:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
- New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus
From all of us at SNBFL, be safe and stay informed. We hope to resume serving our community as soon as possible.