March 27, 2020

Dear Patrons,

The Library will be closed until further notice.

The library will also close the book drop.

Please hold onto the items in your possession until the library reopens.

Please keep items in a safe place.

The library does not charge late fees so there are no overdue fees charged to your account.

You can log in to your accounts from home and use them for Hoopla online.  If you need help with this please email the library at: wclibrary@wellsvillelibrary.org. Someone will respond as soon as possible.

The library asks for your assistance and patience with these health and safety matters.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please watch for updates on our website:  www.wellsvillelibrary.org, and Facebook.

Sincerely,

The Library Board and Staff

According to the Ottawa Herald Franklin County put a stay home order in effective March 26, 2020.

The Library will not have staff in the library until further notice.

We will not be able to make appointments as before.

Please help the community be safe and well, stay home.

The online services are still available to you from home.

If you need help logging into your account in order to access these features please email the library at wclibrary@wellsvillelibrary.org and someone can assist you as soon as possible.

Thank you for understanding this critical situation.

The board voted to close the library until further notice.  The library can offer minimal service either by appointment (785-883-2870) or by pass through the door (with gloves) with patrons calling or emailing in advance. Return items must be placed in the book drop. If a lock down is issued all services will be stopped and we ask that patrons just hold the library items until the lock down is released or until the library reopens. No patrons are allowed in the building.  Staff will be performing library duties, cleaning, and etc. at various hours throughout the week so please call ahead of time.

As a reminder the library patrons can still access the library’s Internet Wi-fi 24/7 from outside the building.

Please continue to check our website and Facebook for continuing information and updates. We will be posting electronic format resources.

The Wellsville City Library is please to announce that Emily Bradbury will be the newest member to the library’s board. Emily will be filling the vacant seat left by Sandra Hausler. The mayor will soon be completing her appointment. Sandra has been a life long supporter of the Wellsville City Libary, and the Friends of the Library Foundation. Sandra has also been a Friday Crafter. We owe Sandra an immense gratitude for all she has contributed to our community and especially the library! If you get a chance to tell her thank you please do so. Let’s let her know how truly special she is!!!

The Wellsville City Library Board will have an emergency meeting at 6:00 pm March 23, 2020 with no more than 10 in attendance. People who attend will have to be at least 6 feet apart from each other.

The health and safety of our patrons, volunteers and staff are a top priority. In light of the recent COVID-19 developments, the Wellsville City Library Board has made the following decisions about library services At this time, the Library will be closed from March 16th to March 28th, and the Library will reopen regular time on March 30th if the current health safety standards allows this to happen. The Wellsville Library staff will be in the library performing deep cleaning practices to assist in the reopening of the library to a safe and healthy environment.

We will continue to monitor the situation and may make other decisions or changes as needed. Stay up to date by following us on social media, checking our website, or calling the Library.

Immediate new protocols for the Library effective until Monday March 30th:

All programs and events at the Library are cancelled.

All use of the Library Meeting Room by the public is suspended.

All material returns must be put in the outside book drop.

The Library is reminding you that the library does not charge overdue fines.

Please use our website www.wellsvillelibrary,org, click on the NEXT button to log in and renew materials. If you do not have a login, please email the library at wclibrary@wellsvillelibrary.org and ask staff to renew your items. We will be checking the emails as the current situation allows.

Please help us by washing your hands before and after handling materials, avoiding touching your face, and practicing social distancing. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Friends of the Library officers have decided to postpone the annual Spring Tea for 2020. The officers realize this is the largest fundraising event for the library on an annual basis, but the risk is not worth it at this time. Currently, a future date has not been selected. There are too many unanswered questions in regards to this virus and the impact it may have going forward in our community. We are using the following reasons for postponement: 

A concern of individuals over the age of 60 and those with underlying health conditions are at the greatest risk 

A concern of large gatherings of people, especially in small areas 

A concern in regards to food 

At present, both the Franklin and Douglas County Health Departments have shut down all schools, libraries and recreation centers 

Unknown sanitation procedures at the event site 

Thanks for your understanding in this situation. If you have not already, please refer to guidelines that will help keep you safe: 

Cough 

Monitor the following symptoms (fever above 100.4 F) 

Shortness of breath 

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds 

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 

Avoid contact with people who are ill 

Stay home if you are ill 

Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue or use your elbow 

Disinfect frequently touched objects/surfaces 

• Imagine Your Story Spring Tea 2020

 1:00pm — Silent Auction Begins
2:00pm– Live Auction Begins

April 5, 2020 At the Wellsville Nutrition Center

Adults- $10 Children- $5

Please purchase tickets at the Wellsville City Library

from February 19-March 30th

Tables for attendees will be decorated this year.

Table Decorating Contest

Please contact the library if you would like to decorate 1 of 3 tables with

the tea theme to be voted on by attendees.

Attendees:  Please bring Dollar Bills to vote

on your favorite decorated table!

Proceeds will help Friends of the Library pay for

Wellsville City Library needs & Summer Reading Programs.

Do you shop on Amazon? Shop @ Amazon Smile and Amazon will make a donation to the Friends of the Library Foundation. Log into Amazon at smile.amazon.comand select the Wellsville KS Friends of the Library. Then just make your purchases, and Amazon automatically will donate .5% to the Friends.

The Wellsville City Library is excited to announce that the library will be expanding and changing the hours of the library starting Jan 2nd 2020!!! The hours will be: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-6:00 and Sat. 9:00-1:00. That’s right we will be adding Thursday to our schedule. The library is able to provide this change due to a step-up in grant levels provided by the Northeast Kansas Library System and the City of Wellsville. This change has been in the works for years and through hard work and dedication it is going to a reality. Thank you to all who have made this possible!