Jennie Woodworth Library of White Bluff COVID-19 Guidelines

Updated April 1, 2021

Our goal is to ensure as safe of an environment as possible while library services resume. We want both the patrons and staff to know they are valued. We will evaluate these guidelines as we progress.

  

1.    Patrons are requested to follow social distance requirements of at least 6 feet apart.

2.    Staff reserves the right to deny access to patrons who appear to be sick, i.e., coughing, sneezing, etc.

3.    Patrons are encouraged to wash their hands before entering the library. Wearing a face mask is requested. Please be considerate of others.

4.    Materials are to be returned to the box that is at the circulation desk.  Each returned item will be disinfected and quarantined a minimum of 48 hours before being available for checkout.

5.    While following the social distancing requirements, patrons will be allowed to study and use the free wi-fi service available throughout the building.

6.    Staff will not be able to provide one on one technology assistance at this time due to social distancing. Staff will remain at the circulation desk during hours of operation, if a patron needs assistance they are to come to the desk and request what they need.

7.    We request that the vulnerable and elderly use the library from 10-12 Monday – Saturday. All patrons may use the library from 12 until close. (Monday & Thursday 10-6, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-2)

8.     These guidelines are in addition to existing Library policy.

We've made it to December!

 Snow flurries on Monday have put us in the mood for the season! So here we go!

EVENTS

This month we have 6, yes 6! Take and Make crafts. They will be available on the date listed in the graphic until they are gone. We are able to provide the Take and Make Crafts because of donations from our patrons and the community.

We would love to see the results of the craft so make sure when you are done to share and tag #JWLwhitebluff

VISITORS

In all of the hustle last month, we failed to post our numbers of visitors and circulation. So, we will do that now.

    OCTOBER

• Visitors in the month of October 259.
• Patrons using online services 2.
• 16 new patrons to JWL.
• We had 201 books checked out.
• 2 CD-Books borrowed.
• Patrons borrowed 20 movies.
• The computers were used 36 times.
• We were closed 1 day for Veteran's Day.

    NOVEMBER

• Visitors in the month of November 186.
• Patrons using online services 5.
• 10 new patrons to JWL.
• We had 201 books checked out.
• 5 CD-Books borrowed.
• Patrons borrowed 26 movies.
• The computers were used 38 times.
• We were closed 3 days for Thanksgiving Day weekend.

COVID-19 

As part of the Town of White Bluff, we are abiding by the requirements that have been declared. You can see the full disclosure at COVID-19 effective immediately. Face coverings are required. Materials are in quarantine for 72 hours once they are returned.

Falling in to autumn

 We have wrapped up September and jumping into October. This year is going by amazingly fast and extremely slow at the same time. What is important is that our library is here for our community and we love seeing our patrons.

For the month of September, we have had 199 people visit our library. We have welcomed 16 new patrons. This makes us excited! We love to share our resources here at the Jennie Woodworth Library.

Our circulation in September was good:

• 181 Books
• 3 Audio Books
  
• 18 DVDs
• And the computers were used 38 times.

We are moving along! BTW! If you need to update your existing library card information, you can check out the link in the side bar under Patron Information (Or click here)

October is read a book month!

Now that you have your library card (if you haven't, come on in and we will get you hooked up), it's time to read! Especially with fall break upon us.

COVID-19 

As part of the Town of White Bluff, we are abiding by the requirements that have been declared. You can see the full disclosure at COVID-19 effective immediately. Face coverings are required. Materials are in quarantine for 72 hours once they are returned.

Fall Activities

We have several things coming up. Coming up on Thursday is our October Take and Make for the kids. The juvenile has to be present and a library card holder. ALSO during the month of October we are holding a costume contest for the kids, birth - 18. 

The information for the Costume Contest can be found HERE

The Kid's Make and Take 

On Thursday, October 8th from 11-5, we will have a limited supply of our October Kids Craft. These are first come, first serve. Your child must be present and have their library card to receive one. 

The Rules:

1. Must be a card holding member in good standing.
2. Only one craft per person. The child must be present with their library card.
3. Understand that we have a limited supply and once they are gone, they are gone.

The Opportunity:

• We would love for businesses or individuals to sponsor a month.
• Or hope is to have a teen craft and a kids craft available monthly.
• These craft kits are take and make. They are simple crafts.
• We would love to include crafts for our older population as well. 

This opportunity is available because the community has always supported our library through volunteerism and donations. 

Wrapping up August, Welcoming September

We have wrapped up August and jumping into September. This year is going by amazingly fast and extremely slow at the same time. What is important is that our library is here for our community and we love seeing our patrons.

For the month of August, we have had 220 people visit our library. We have welcomed 18 new patrons. This makes us excited to share our resources here at the Jennie Woodworth Library.

Our circulation in August was good as well:

• 165 Books
• 2 Audio Books
  
• 26 DVDs
• And the computers were used 60 times.

These numbers show that we have awesome patrons and we appreciate every single one.

September is Library Card Month

At the Jennie Woodworth Library, our library cards are free when you sign up. We require an ID and basic contact information as well as two valid phone numbers with voicemail. Make sure to stop by and get signed up!

We have some exciting programs coming that will require a library card in order to participate.

COVID-19 

As part of the Town of White Bluff, we are abiding by the requirements that have been declared. You can see the full disclosure at COVID-19 effective immediately. Face coverings are required. Materials are in quarantine for 72 hours once they are returned.

Summer Reading Program

Our summer reading program has come to an end. We will have news concerning the TriStar Reads program in the coming weeks. Thank you everybody for participating!

 

 

Yes, We are Open!

The changes that seem to go on day by day, we just wanted to make sure everybody knew that we are indeed open.

We reopened on May 18th to our full operating hours. We do request that from 10-12 those hours be reserved for our elderly and those with restrictions.

On July 15th all county government buildings as well as the Town of White Bluff buildings require face-masks to be worn. This includes the Jennie Woodworth Library.

At this time, we are open. We do require face masks.

For those that need to return materials, our outside drop box is available as well as the drop box inside. If you have questions or concerns pertaining to the library, feel free to call us at (615) 797-9553.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY - July 15, 2020

Our goal is to ensure as safe of an environment as possible while library services resume. We want both the patrons and staff to know they are valued. We will evaluate these guidelines weekly as we progress.

1.                     Access to the library will be limited to no more than 10 patrons at a time. Patrons are expected to follow social distance requirements of at least 6 feet apart.

2.                     Library staff will control access to the library on a first come, first serve basis. Staff reserves the right to deny access to patrons who appear to be sick, i.e. coughing, sneezing, etc.

3.                    Patrons are encouraged to wash their hands before entering the library. WEARING A FACE MASK  IS REQUIRED.

4.                    Computer time is limited to 1 hour. After each patron is finished with using the computer, the computer will be wiped/sprayed down with disinfectant. Children's computers will be put away for now and not used.

5.                    Materials are to be returned to the box that is at the circulation desk.  Each returned item will be disinfected and quarantined a minimum of 24 hours before being available for checkout.

6.                    While following the physical distancing requirements, patrons will be allowed to study and use the free wi-fi service available throughout the building.

7.                    Staff will not be able to provide one on one technology assistance at this time due to social distancing. Staff will remain at the circulation desk during hours of operation, if a patron needs assistance they are to come to the desk and request what they need.

8.                    No library programs other than passive programs will be available at this time.

9.                    We will return to our normal operating hours with the request that the vulnerable and elderly exclusively use the library from 10-12 Monday – Saturday. All patrons may use the library from 12 until close. (Monday & Thursday 10-6, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-2)

10.               Frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected regularly.

We will maintain updated guidelines posted on the door of the Jennie Woodworth Library and the front door of the Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center as well as on our Blog and Facebook.

Jennie Woodworth Library COVID-19 Guidelines updated June 1

Our goal is to ensure as safe of an environment as possible while library services resume. We want both the patrons and staff to know they are valued. We will evaluate these guidelines weekly as we progress.

1.                     Access to the library will be limited to 10 patrons at a time. Patrons are expected to follow social distance requirements of 6 feet apart.

2.                     Library staff will control access to the library on a first come, first serve basis. Staff reserves the right to deny access to patrons who appear to be sick, i.e. coughing, sneezing, etc.

3.                    Patrons are encouraged to wash their hands before entering the library. Wearing masks is optional.

4.                    Computer time is limited to 1 hour. After each patron is finished with using the computer, the computer will be wiped/sprayed down with disinfectant. Children's computers will be put away for now and not used.

5.                    Materials are to be returned to the box that is at the circulation desk.  Each returned item will be disinfected and quarantined a minimum of 24 hours before being available for checkout.

6.                    While following the physical distancing requirements, patrons will be allowed to study and use the free wi-fi service available throughout the building.

7.                    Staff will not be able to provide one on one technology assistance at this time due to social distancing. Staff will remain at the circulation desk during hours of operation, if a patron needs assistance they are to come to the desk and request what they need.

8.                    No library programs other than passive programs will be available at this time.

9.                    We will return to our normal operating hours with the request that the vulnerable and elderly exclusively use the library from 10-12 Monday – Saturday. All patrons may use the library from 12 until close. (Monday & Thursday 10-6, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-2)

10.               Frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected regularly.

We will maintain updated guidelines posted on the door of the Jennie Woodworth Library and the front door of the Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center as well as on our Blog and Facebook.