Effective yesterday, the library will allow 25 people in the building. That maximum number includes both staff and patrons. Patrons, who must also wear mask when admitted, will be allowed 30 minutes a day inside. Restrooms and water fountains will not available for public use.
The library will continue to offer curbside service for those who can not or object wearing masks inside the building.
Residents and patrons who have a question about the updated policy can contact the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library by phone at
(217) 469-2159 or via email at stjosephtownshiplibrary@gmail.com.
New library rules now in effect
With the state entering a new phase in its pandemic mitigation strategy, the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library has updated their visitor rules in accordance to Illinois' newly relaxed restrictions.
Effective yesterday, the library will allow 25 people in the building. That maximum number includes both staff and patrons. Patrons, who must also wear mask when admitted, will be allowed 30 minutes a day inside. Restrooms and water fountains will not available for public use.
The library will continue to offer curbside service for those who can not or object wearing masks inside the building.
Residents and patrons who have a question about the updated policy can contact the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library by phone at
(217) 469-2159 or via email at stjosephtownshiplibrary@gmail.com.
Effective yesterday, the library will allow 25 people in the building. That maximum number includes both staff and patrons. Patrons, who must also wear mask when admitted, will be allowed 30 minutes a day inside. Restrooms and water fountains will not available for public use.
The library will continue to offer curbside service for those who can not or object wearing masks inside the building.
Residents and patrons who have a question about the updated policy can contact the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library by phone at
(217) 469-2159 or via email at stjosephtownshiplibrary@gmail.com.
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