City of Eugene Public Library Closing All Locations Until March 30
Dear Community,
First, the unique situation we are in needs to be acknowledged. How well library staff has worked through this time is truly laudable. Thanks to all library patrons, staff, and volunteers for your support and flexibility as we continue to work through and adjust our services due to COVID-19.
As this is a developing heath situation, we want to be sensitive to public exposure and doing what’s right for our community to keep us all healthy. Limiting exposure will help keep our community safe and will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, effective March 14th, Eugene Public Library will close all locations until March 30th. We will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with public health officials as we learn more. Our commitment is to do what’s best for the health of everyone.
Though our buildings may be closed, the library’s online services are still available. It’s the perfect time to try out what we offer virtually: eBooks, eAudioboks, streaming movies and music, as well as many other online informational resources. Plus, staff will still be available to answer phone calls. The goal is to balance community’s needs with keeping our community as safe as possible. We made this decision with extreme care and respect for everyone with hope that we are achieving that balance. While it’s a temporary loss of in person service, we believe this is the right long term approach to support our community health.
We want to assure everyone that our focus is on keeping you healthy and to please not worry about overdue items or returning them during our temporary closure. We promise to keep you informed and will communicate as this fluid situation evolves. We are looking forward to seeing all of you back in our building in the future. Thank you again for your support for us and each other.
All the Very Best,
~Will
Will O’hearn
Director, Eugene Public Library
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EUGENE, Ore. — After much discussion, and in accordance with public health guidance and growing concern over the impact of COVID-19, the Eugene Public Library has decided to close all three locations beginning tomorrow, Sat., March 14. The Libraries will remain closed through Mon., March 30.
All fees accrued from late returns during this time will be waived.
The public can continue to access the Library’s digital services including e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming movies, music and more at https://www.eugene-or.gov/1004/Books-and-More.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation in conjunction with our public health partners.
For more information about COVID-19 visit Lane County Public Health’s website: www.lanecountyor.gov/coronavirus.