Calvert Library "In the News": January 2021

Monday, January 25, 2021

Calvert Library to open for walk-in visits on Wednesday (press release)

Calvert Library Opening for Walk-in Visits on Wednesday

January 25, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291

Thanks to declining COVID-19 positivity numbers, Calvert Library is welcoming customers back in for short visits beginning Wednesday, January 27 at noon. According to Executive Director, Carrie Willson, “Positivity numbers are continuing to decline so with continued customer cooperation, we will open on Wednesday to walk-in customers.” Customers are still asked to keep visits as short as possible and no longer than an hour, wear an appropriate mask over your nose and mouth, maintain a social distance of 6’ from others and help your children do the same. Willson added, “COVID is still out there so I ask anyone experiencing symptoms to please stay home and call your healthcare provider for advice.”

At all four library locations, in-person library hours will be Monday-Thursday, noon to 5pm, Friday, 1-5pm and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Curbside pickup appointments will continue Monday-Thursday, 10am to 7pm; Friday, 1-5pm and Saturday, 10am to 2pm.

Call any Calvert Library location for assistance or appointments. Customers can also follow and interact with library staff on Facebook and Twitter. More information about coronavirus is available in the Research & Learn section of the library website.

Call 410-535-0291 or email getanswers@calvertlibrary.info with any reference questions you may have.

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Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

Friday, January 22, 2021

A Little Bit Longer for Calvert Library (press release)

A Little Bit Longer

January 22, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291

While Calvert Library had optimistically forecast reopening their doors for browsing and computer use on Monday, January 25, the current positivity rates have led to the decision to postpone reopening for a bit longer.

CDC guidelines indicate that there is a higher risk of transmission when positivity rates are over 8%* and Calvert’s are still above that. According to Executive Director, Carrie Willson, “We continue to balance the community need for safety and the need for information and entertainment. When we know of a customer need, our staff are being incredibly resourceful in meeting that need. While we can’t let people in to browse, we have offered a large selection of materials in grab bags as a sort of mini-browsing experience.

“People needing a quiet place to work are parking in our parking lots, connecting to our Wi-Fi and working. Adding more Wi-Fi hotspots and circulating Chromebooks has filled another gap. Even so, we look forward to welcoming people back in our buildings as soon as is reasonable, stay tuned!”

All four library locations have continued to serve thousands of customers through contactless curbside pickup in January and over 20,000 items have been checked out in this way. Downloadable materials continue to be well-used and virtual events and classes well-attended. Librarians are even faxing, printing and scanning customers’ documents, a service that over 100 customers have taken advantage of in January alone. Over thirty virtual one-on-one tech classes have been taught and more than 1,000 reference questions answered.

Call any Calvert Library location for assistance or appointments. Customers can also follow and interact with library staff on Facebook and Twitter.

For the health and safety of others, if you are exhibiting symptoms of a contagious disease, especially coronavirus, please stay home and call your healthcare provider for medical advice. More information about coronavirus is available in the Research & Learn section of the library website.