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1 | General | Indoor Services (See LibCal for current hours for indoor services.) | Outdoor Services (WiFi and outdoor pickup is assumed. See LibCal for current hours for outdoor services.) | Virtual Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Many library buildings are closed to the public. For a listing of current hours for individual library services, see https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com | Do website, phone message, bookdrop, and social media reflect current hours and services? | Answering telephone (for public) | Accepting payments from patrons (conditions) | COVID-19 capacity & demand | Entry protocol for STAFF (mask, temp check, safe spacing, cleaning procedures, etc.) | Entry protocol for PUBLIC (mask, temp check, safe spacing, managing adherence, identity recorded and/or sign release, etc.) | Availability of testing and protocol for confirmed or suspected cases in staff and/or public | Cleaning procedures (counters, door knobs, restrooms, etc.) | Browsing (conditions) | Computer (conditions) includes PACs and laptops | Programs (conditions) | Meeting room usage (who/when conditions) | Appointments with Library Staff (purpose & conditions) | Patron seating or lounging areas (conditions and cleaning plans) | Browsing (outdoor or window) | Computer (conditions) includes PACs and laptops | Programs (conditions) | Printing (paper and/or 3D) | Appointments with Library Staff (purpose & conditions) | Programs | Appointments with Library Staff (purpose & conditions) | Accepting donations | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | Public KC | DOVER | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | Cash, check, and credit is accepted in person | Max occupancy is 175. Foot traffic has been well below that | Masks and social distancing are required | Masks and social distancing are required | Testing is available locally daily | Library custodians clean all facilities daily. Staff cleans public computers in between users. | Browsing is available during the library's hours of operation | Computers are available for one hour per patron per day | All programs remain virtual | Meeting rooms are unavailable for public use. City employees may use the rooms with social distancing. | N/A | Seating areas are available and sanitized daily | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Story times, book clubs, presentations, musical programs are all offered online. | N/A | Yes, Little free libraries open | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Public KC | HARRINGTON | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | cash | 30 | mask and safe spacing | we can't enforce masks, but they are encouraged | We ask people to go and get tested | we clean the computers after each patron uses them and the bathrooms | it is completely open | Computers are available, no reservations necessary | Please wear masks for indoor programs | Can reserve meeting room with library staff | They just have to call or come inside | limited chairs | There is none | We just have outside wifi | We cannot enforce mask wearing, so it's pretty much just come out | We have people come in for print offs now that we are open | If someone needs curbside, they just have to call us and we will run out materials. | storytimes and craft programs | They just have to e-mail or facebook us | No | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | Public KC | KENT_CO | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Cash; checks (if not starter) | 200 | Unvaccinated? Request mask to be worn; Safe spacing encouraged. Ill? Request that individual stay home. | In line with State and local mandates. | In line with State and local mandates. | UV sanitization of incoming materials; regular sanitization of surfaces throughout library | Encourage safe spacing | 24/7 Wi-Fi with booster; MiFi/Chromebook sign out; If all public workstations are in use, patrons should use the reservation station to reserve a station | Preregister at www.tinyurl.com/KCPLcalendar or call (302) 744-1919 to preregister, unless otherwise noted | Not available at this time | During weekday hours until 4 p.m., by appointment | Yes. Cleaning is in line with state and local mandates. | n/a | In line with state and local mandates. | n/a | n/a | Please see www.tinyurl.com/KCPLcalendar | By appointment during weekday business hours until 4 p.m. | Yes, Little free libraries open | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Public KC | KENT_LUCY | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | No. | No visitors to board unit per state mandate re: safe spacing. | mask, temp check, safe spacing, hand washing/sanitizing | mask, temp check, safe spacing, hand washing/sanitizing -- for outdoor service; no boarding of vehicle, per state mandate re: safe spacing | Free public testing at various venues. | In compliance with state mandates. | Must place hold or book bundle in advance. | via staff only | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Pick up of holds/reserves, Book Bundles, Take-and-Make | Wifi hotspot - visitors use personal equipment | n/a | n/a | n/a | reference; readers advisory; programs | n/a | No, Little free libraries open | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Public KC | MILFORD | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Credit card | 70 per day ; 20 at a time | mask;temp check; hand santizer; cleaning procedures; safe spacing | Read CDC rules; sign in; hand sanitizing; 30 mins to browse; 1 hour for computer; given disposable bracelet with entry time; sign out. | Ask to leave and be tested | Every two hours sanitize areas . | Patrons browse ; no restrictions | 4 available computers for 1 hour usage; staff assign computers; protection over keyboard and mouse; removed and replaced after use. | No indoor programs | NA | Same as entering building | no | NA; prior to opening for browsing we had window displays for patrons | NA | Portico | Offer PrinterOn | Limited computer assistance and printer assistance; notary | Children and teen programs; bingo; etc. | limited computers | No | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | Public KC | SMYRNA | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Public NCC | APPOQUIN | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Only for Lost Books - check | None | masks, temperature check, questionnaire about symptoms and exposure, social distancing, hand sanitizer whenever entering building | None | Onsite testing for staff as of 11/16/20. Protocol is to call Risk Management Department and could include self-isolation, quarantine, testing of all known exposures among staff, and shut down if necessary. | Daily extensive cleaning of all areas | No browsing allowed | None allowed. | No programs held | No meeting room use | No indoor appointments with staff | No | wi-fi | No laptops or pcs provided. Wifi on patrons device only. | None held at this time | Patrons send documents to appoquiniminkcommunitylibrary@gmail.com and can pick up through curbside service. Up to 10 free pages of black and white printing per day. 3d printing also available. | No outdoor appointments | storytime, teen time, PAWS, craft programs, book group | Direct appointments made by phone or ask-a-librarian on an as needed basis. | No | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Public NCC | BEAR | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Yes, though payments for small amounts are being discouraged at this time. Payment by check only at this time. | Library is currently closed to the public. We have a plan in place for limited services once we go to phase 3, where patrons will be allowed into the building. Our phase 3 occupancy is 47 patrons allowed in the building at a time, 18 on computers, and 29 browsing new collections. Numbers based on square footage open to the public (meeting rooms, study rooms, and stacks are closed to the public) | mask, temp check, hand sanitizer, self affirming form | mask | NCC provides on site testing of staff once a week. If a staff member tests positive special testing is implemented for all other staff in the building who were "exposed". Protocols are coordinated and supervised by NCC Risk Management, library managers are notified and part of process in event of positive tests. I have no information on protocols for public test positives. | Cleaners clean building nightly. Once we open to the public (phase 3) additional cleaning of public areas, high touch public areas, and restrooms will be put in place to meet CDC standards. While closed to the public staff sanitize public workstations and desks frequently using provided cleaning materials. In event of staff member testing positive deep cleaning and sanitization of the building is arranged and carried out. | Once we start phase 3 the public will be able to browse our new adult, teen, and j collections. Stacks will be closed. Shelving has been rearranged to support social distancing while browsing new collections. | No PACs. No in building use of wifi or laptops in phase 3- all tables and chairs have been removed. Patrons will be able to use library PCs for one 45 minute session a day- at Bear there will be the ability to walk in and to reserve a pc. | No in person programs during phase 3- the only exception will be social workers and Alta/DDL staff providing more in depth computer assistance and social services support. | Only library partners, and then limited to social workers and Alta/DDL staff. | For what? Patrons will walk in- no appointment needed. | No seating/lounging in phase 3- we are implementing a grab and go model. | none | no laptops available for checkout. | Almost none- Bear has done a couple drive in movies and a job fair working in cooperation with NCC Department of Community Services. | Patrons can submit print jobs via e-mail for processing and pick up through curbside service. Page limit is 10 pages a day, black and white only. | none. we do have a walk up station where people who do not have a cell phone or drive to the library can go to arrange curbside pick up of materials or print jobs. | NCC has taken a system approach to arranging virtual programming. For details on programs available please see the virtual calendar. | We do not do appointments for virtual service. | No | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Public NCC | BRANDYWINE | Website, Social media | Yes | Check | none | mask, temp check, safe spacing, cleaning area, Covid form | no public at this time | Covid testing for staff only | easily touched spaces, phone, computers, restrooms | not in person | not in person for patrons | not at this time | not at this time | not at this time | not at this time | not at this time | Movie in the parking lot, outdoor story walk and fairy houses | Patron calls and send the print request - staff prints document and takes to curbside | not at this time | Story times, adult book club, teen time, teen college application program, local history programs, great decisions, youth movement and story time | Ask a librarian | No | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Public NCC | CLAYMONT | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | Cash or check | 27 | Mask, temp check, hand sanitizer, safe spacing, screening form | Mask, hand sanitizer, safe spacing | Weekly for staff only | Day porter cleaning high touch surfaces | Limited browsing | Public PCs available for one hour daily, Chromebooks & MIFI devices available to check out, Outdoor WIFI | No in person programming at this time. | No meeting room use at this time. | None at this time. | None at this time. | None at this time. | Outdoor WIFI available on patio and library grounds. | None at this time. | None at this time. | None at this time. | PAWS Read to a Dog, Open Mic, Teen Time, Homework Hub, Lunch & Lit | Patrons can contact us via phone or email to set up a virtual appointment. | No | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Public NCC | ELSMERE | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Check | 3 | mask, temp check, self affirming form, hand sanitizer | n/a | staff can test weekly onsite. confirmed/suspected cases: special cleaning and testing | restrooms, work spaces | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | printing is available via curbside | n/a | senior coffee hour, special programs, coding for kids, teen program | n/a | No | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Public NCC | HOCKESSIN | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Check only | n/a | mask, temp check, safe spacing, self-assessment form, hand sanitizing on entry and exit | n/a | weekly testing for staff provided. confirmed cases work with risk management for assessment. | cleaning everyday of restrooms, high touch areas, desks by vendor. desk cleaning every shift switch by staff. routine hand cleaning/sanitizing encouraged. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | boosted county wifi available in the parking lot | n/a | 3d printing form submitted to libraries. specific branch prints and delivers job through curbside. paper printing submitted to library branch via email request. job delivered through curbside. | n/a | recorded story times available daily each morning via YouTube. live book groups for different ages via Zoom. live weekly yarn group via Zoom. monthly live cultural programs via Zoom. | n/a | Other (ex. a Friends group accepts donations at an offsite location) | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Public NCC | KIRKWOOD | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | We are accepting checks | N/A | Mask, temp check, social distancing | N/A | Onsite weekly; self-quarantine for 14 days | Staff cleaning high touch surfaces (staff computers/counters) during work day; Custodians providing regular cleaning including bathrooms daily | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Display in window of new materials | N/A | N/A | Paper and 3D printing available for curbside pickup | N/A | Adult and children's programs via Facebook and Zoom | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Public NCC | NCCO_ADMIN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Public NCC | NEWARK | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | Accepting payments for lost items, by check. | n/a | Mask, temperature check, daily screening form, social distancing, cleaning of high touch and shared space areas at regular intervals throughout the day | n/a | In-library weekly testing for staff, not mandatory but encourage. For suspected cases in staff, follow county protocol of informing Risk Management and following their instructions. | Staff wipe down shared work spaces throughout the day; regular cleaning service by outside vendor each night. | not open to public - n/a | not open to pubic - n/a | not open to public - n/a | not open to public - n/a | not open to public - n/a | not open to public - n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Printing service via curbside pickup for both paper and 3D. Patron sends print job via email. | n/a | storytimes, adult book groups, ongoing craft and declutter groups, open mic programs, musical performances, one-time cultural/history programs, writing workshops | n/a | No | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Public NCC | ROUTE9 | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | N/A | N/A | Mask, Temp check, social distancing | N/A | In-House Covid Testing for staff | Daily cleanings | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Wireless Printing on demand for curbside pickup | N/A | Weekly virtual programs (storytimes, maker classes, etc.) | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Public NCC | WOODLAWN | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | check | 12 | mask, temp check, self-affirming form, hand sanitizer | n/a | weekly testing available onsite. special cleaning, special testing | restrooms, staff work spaces | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | via curbside | n/a | story time, writing workshop, special programs | n/a | No | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | Public NCC | CORBIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Public NCC | DE_CITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Public NCC | NEW_CASTLE | Yes | credit card is preferred. Cash if necessary | n/a | mask, social distancing, cleaning of shared workspace between users | n/a | spray with disinfectant between users at workstations, end of day spray all public spaces which have been occupied or touched at any time during the day: counters, service desk areas, phones, doors | n/a | n/a | We have occasionally had presenters come in to do the program on Zoom to the virtual audience | n/a | n/a | n/a | We discontinued out outdoor browsing | wifi but only on personal devices | n/a | curbside pick up print jobs, first 10 b&w free. if job is more than that, we will accept payment by credit card | n/a | story time, trivia, bingo, | n/a | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Public NCC | N_WILM | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Public NCC | WILMINGTON | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Public SC | BRIDGEVILL | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | Yes, cash, check, and credit card | 20-30 patrons and average is 8 | mask, temp, social distancing, cleaning and misting alternating every hour | mask, social distancing | protocol is in place, illness or fever is sent home, COVID testing is available at local Walgreens | Staff sheet at circ desk....lists all areas and items that are to be cleaned from the front doors to the bathrooms, to the staff area. | one person or family per aisle | PC reservation is use, only three computers in lab available, 40 minutes length, cleaning afterwards | No regular programming in the library, one special event with social distancing is scheduled | Town meetings, local non-profits only: social distancing and masks mandatory. Only location is the town that can accommodate. | Only notary is one on one, with masks and at a table. | Cleaning sheet includes these areas. Disinfectant wipes are made available to the public. | none | none | open air | available | none | All early literacy programming is virtual on Facebook (not live) | possible, not offered, except for email | No | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | Public SC | DELMAR | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | Check | N/A | Covid screening questions prior to reporting; check in with supervisor; mask required; gloves available; social distancing observed; sanitize surfaces, keyboards, phones, doors. | N/A | DHSS or WICO Co sites. If exposed, request staff to obtain test and remain at home until negative; report exposure to supervisor. All staff/team members stay at home until test results are available. | Disinfecting wipes on counters, etc. Spray on other surfaces. Janitorial staff clean public restrooms twice a week (we are not open); staff disinfect restroom after use. | Window browsing; no entry to the building. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Select titles' image in meeting room windows. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | All via Zoom. Music Play Patrol; Jitterbugs yoga adventure; English conversation class; Knitters. | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | Public SC | FRANKFORD | Website, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Yes. Cash only. | 50% capacity. 1/2 computers turned off to space out. Reduced Hours. | Masks on at all times. Sanitize computers before and after use. Close to sanitize twice per day. | Masks required. patrons must sanitize computers before and after use | No availability of testing for staff. Quarantine for 14 days in suspected cases | Sanitize all doorknobs, light switches, bathrooms | Browsing permitted | Every other computer is in use. Back computers off. Sanitize before and after use. laptops can be used | 50% capacity. Masks on | Yes. We spray with disinfectant | Virtual yoga, Among Us, Story Times | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Public SC | GEORGETOWN | Yes website, Yes phone, No bookdrop, Yes Facebook | Yes, Mon-Fri 10-5 | Staff take temperature upon arrival; mask use at all times unless in an office or on a break alone; commonly used surfaces wiped after each use | Mask required; temperature checked before entering | If a staff member is exposed to Covid via a 3rd party, they are asked to get tested before returing to work. This has happened twice since October 1. | Restroom closed to the public, staff restrooms wiped after each use; computers, counters, doors wiped after each use; building cleaned 3x week by our janitor | Browsing allowed, two book sanitizers available for public use if they choose to do so | By appointment on Monday and Fridays, 45 minute appointments and cleaned afterward by staff | ESL classes held Tue/Thur from 9-12 currently; indoor programs with mask and distancing beginning in November; Zoom ESL classes and Friends | Limited partners using the meeting including ESL classes and Friends | Appointments in the library on Monday and Friday. Curbside appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday | None outdoor | Outdoors or indoors starting in November with masks and distancing | Allowed during appointments | Any library use allowed, masks and temperature checks, and only limited amounts of people at one time | Facebook and Zoom | No virtual appointments | Yes, starting in November | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Public SC | LAUREL | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | Cash, credit, debit | 30% which allows 75 people in the library at one time. We are averaging approximately 75 people per day and 13 people per evening (5:00 - 6:30 pm) | Temp. check, masks, hand washing and sanitizer - hourly cleaning | Masks, spacing | For Staff, if suspected exposure they are not allowed to work until they are tested and come back negative. If someone travels off the Eastern Shore, when they return they must quarantine or get tested before being permitted back to work | Hourly wipe downs of all surfaces, door knobs, handrails, elevator buttons, etc, plus we have a cleaning company in twice a week. Our restrooms are closed to the public at this time. | If a patron pulls an item but does not want it, they are asked to place it on a designated table (with signage) so that it can be disinfected before it goes back on the shelf. Rows are marked with directional arrows. | No public laptops are available at this time. Patrons can use the public computers which all have keyboard covers. After the patron is done, the computer, table, chair, etc. are wiped down. | We have clear partitions on tables with only one person per table wearing a mask and the tables are spaced 6 feet apart. Everything is wiped down before and after the program. | When using the Community Room the above requirements are enforced. Our Board is the only group meeting here at this time. | We are not doing appointments since we are open. | We have a few tables available in our main space with only two chairs per table. We discourage lingering and all areas are wiped down when the person leaves. There are no tables or chairs in our children's area. | N/A | N/A | Proper distancing, masks, hand sanitizing - pretty much same as our indoor protocols | N/A | N/A at this time | Virtual has not worked well for us, but we are doing Storytime and PAWS for People | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | Public SC | LEWES | Website, Phone message, Book-drop | Yes | Lost items only. Cash, check, or credit card. | Library proper's max capacity is 745. At 30% - 223 or 60% - 447. Currently, we limit "in building" activity to a maximum of 20 people (4 households plus study rooms). | All staff and volunteers must wear a mask to enter the building. All staff and volunteers submit to and record their temperatures. Social distancing is required at all time for all people in the library. Cleaning by staff occurs after use of any particular area. Staff and volunteers wipe down all surfaces and objects that they've come in contact with. Study rooms and bathrooms are misted using a powerful disinfectant, and then hard surfaces like door knobs and faucet handles are wiped down. | All patrons must wear a mask and submit to a temperature check before entering the building. Patrons displaying a temperature of 99.1 or higher will be denied entry. | COVID testing is widely available for free with no symptoms or appointment all over Delaware. There is no specific requirement for staff testing. Protocol for positive staff tests are to shut down library for 24 hours and perform a deep clean. Should a member of the public test positive who had been in the library we'll determine which staff members interacted with them, have those staff members tested, but following all safety protocols - masks and social distancing - mitigates the need for any specific follow up. | All hard surfaces are cleaned every other hour, and before and after shifts. Small enclosed areas are misted with a powerful disinfectant. | Wear a mask and submit to a temperature check prior to entering the building. All browsing is by appointment only. | Only our PACs are available for patron use. Most computers have been shut down to allow for social distancing protocols. Computer use is by appointment only. Patrons have 45 minutes to use our computers. Printing and copies are free at this point. | Librarians may hold socially distanced in-person programs, but our preference is that they be outside, when possible. | Meeting rooms are still closed to the public and will likely remain that way until there's a vaccine. | You can call the library at 302-645-2733 or send an email request to lewes.library@gmail.com. Browsing and computer appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 until 6, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 until 2. | No. All seating has been moved and locked into our "quiet room". There's no seating or toys available. All periodicals and newspapers have been moved. | Patrons can request a "video browsing" session. Staff will walk them through the stacks via Facetime or Zoom, if requested. Both adult and children collections offer book and DVD bundles. This has been an RA dream. Often get requests for a specific genre or author with freedom given to staff to pick particular titles. | N/A | Maintain social distance and mask wearing. | Printing is available for free. Patrons can email files to our general mailbox, upon request, and staff will print their documents and have them ready for pick-up. Additionally, patrons are welcome to use the Wifi printing to submit their documents. | N/A | Tons - our staff have quickly adapted to the online environment. We have many synchronous, live programs for a range of ages and interests. We also have asynchronous content available on the Library's Youtube channel. The asynchronous content is mostly story times. | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | Public SC | MILLSBORO | Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Yes, check and paper and coins are accepted. | We are limiting the Library to 15 people at a time. | Most staff are double masking. We try to allow safe distancing. We clean surfaces between staff use of equipment. | Patrons are not admitted without masks. We request only one person per stack. We clean after people use computer area. | Staff are testing as much as they feel comfortable. Some staff get tested every week. | We wiping surfaces with disinfectant wipes and spraying disinfectant liberally in the stack areas. | We are requesting that people limit their browsing to one person per stack. | Every other computer has been made temporarily unavailable and marked as such. Reservation station assigns the patron a computer. | Book clubs and Friends group will begin to hold sessions soon but limit their attendance. | Masks are required. | Patrons must wear masks to enter the library. | Limited seating is available. Seats are sprayed between patron usage. | Some patrons do not feel comfortable entering the library. We bring them a group of books which they can select. | Staff assists and monitors patron use of laptops in our outdoor area in front of the library. | We plan to provide folding chairs for attendees. They must mask and social distance. | Patrons request tax forms which we print. They forward emails to a gmail account for us to print pdf files. We hand them the papers at the door. We also fax items for patrons. | Patrons and staff wear mask and social distance as much as feasible to complete tasks. We only assist patrons from 9am to 5:30pm. | We are not yet accepting virtual appointments. | No | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | Public SC | REHOBOTH | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Credit preferred, but will accept cash | COVID-19 capacity: 25 (20 browsing, 5 computers). Demand: 5 (3 browsing, 2 computers) | Staff must wear masks, safe spacing, cleaning high traffic areas every 2 hours. Clocking in is an agreement that they feel well to work and are not exhibiting symptoms. If traveling out of state, must quarantine (7 days for low-risk; 14 for high-risk) | Public must wear mask at all times. Limit time in building (20 minute browsing, 45 minute computer) Computers by appointment only. Have spacing makers for social distancing. All furniture removed except computer chairs. | Wal-greens at Munchy Branch Rd in Rehoboth, and other places posted on the DHSS COVID site. Suspected staff member will be quarantined, area and library cleaned. All staff get tested. | We have hospital-grade disinfectant that eliminates SARS. We spray down all high traffic areas every 2 hours. At end of day we spray down phones, keyboards, and other areas in the library. Every week the cleaning crew comes to clean the library. | At maximum 20 people at one time. 20 minute limit. Directional signs in stacks. Have signs posted about risk of virus on items. Mask must be worn at all times. Patron checks out all items with staff guidance. | Computers by appointment only. Keep list by Google spreadsheet. Appointments are 45 minutes. Last 15 minutes of every hour are blocked off for computer cleaning. Mask must be worn at all times. Staff can only assist with logging on and logging off the computer. | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | We have little library carts set up during library hours. Carts have books and hand-outs for anyone. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Programs on Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. | N/A | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
33 | Public SC | SEAFORD | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Public SC | SELBYVILLE | Website, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | Yes, credit cards, cash, and checks. | We are not currently allowing people to come in without an appointment. Four is the maximum number of appointments we can take at once. We are permitted to have 45 people, excluding staff in the library at once, but the shape of the building would not allow for social distancing. | Mask, temp check, social distance | Mask, social distancing, use of sanitizer before and after using equipment | Staff is asked to quarantine if they or anyone in their household has symptoms or has had contact with any confirmed cases of COVID-19. | We wipe and mist frequently touched surfaces and bathrooms. We have antimicrobial wraps on door handles. We use keyboard and mouse covers for the public PCs which are replaced after each use and cleaning. | We have only allowed some browsing for the daycare classes next door. The kids pick books from a capsule collection. | The PACs are reserved. Patrons call to make a reservation. We use a Google Sheet to manage reservations. | Masks, sanitizer, social distance- but only one program has been held indoors. | Our meeting room is currently being used for book quarantine. | They must call. | The only seating allowed is at the computers. The chairs are misted after each use and the mist dries on the chair. | N/A | N/A | Masks and social distancing are required on all library property. | Patrons can use Printer On to print documents remotely and arrange for pickup during curbside hours. | N/A | Book clubs, story times, Among Us, exercise classes, Classroom Connection, craft and activity kits with corresponding Zoom instructions | They can call or use LibCal to register. Registration is required to receive Zoom links. | No | ||||||||||||||||||
35 | Public SC | GREENWOOD | Website, Phone message, Social media | Yes | No | Maximum 5 computer reservations allowed per hour | mask; social distancing; clean workspace after use; health form answered | Mask for anyone over 5, temp check, social distancing, hand sanitizer use required, verbal Covid questionnaire answered | Cleaning performed between each new use | N/A | Public computers available with reservation for 1 hour | Not allowed at this time | Not allowed at this time | Phone call to set-up appointment and verbal agreement to our policy | N/A | We have a small window of new materials in our foyer window for patrons to browse | Wifi available in the parking lot | Wireless printing available up to 25 pages | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Public SC | MILTON | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | No | 60% - 1st Floor - 66 people 60% - 2nd Floor - 256 people Only offering Books-to-Go and computer usage by appointment at this time | Mandatory masks, gloves, safe spacing, wellness checklist daily, handwashing and sanitizer use, common spaces wiped after each use | Mandatory masks, safe spacing, returned library materials must be put in drop boxes outside before entering, hand sanitizer available for use - FRONT LOBBY FOR BOOKS-TO-GO PICKUP Mandatory masks, temp checks, hand sanitizer use by patrons, questions concerning COVID will be asked, safe spacing, keyboard covers changed after each patron, computer, table, chair, etc. sanitized by staff after each use - LIBRARY PROPER FOR COMPUTER USE | Primary care, designated sites. If staff is experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, they need to stay home and call/text supervisor to report absence. Schedule test and report back results. Need negative test results to report back to work. | All high touch surfaces are sanitized by staff after each patron exits (Books-to-Go) and computer uses. Workstations cleaned by staff frequently during the day. Restrooms are cleaned by custodian and are only open for staff use. | N/A | Public computers are available in the library proper by appointment only for 1 hour slots. No public laptops are available at this time. | Only virtual programs are offered at this time. | N/A | N/A | N/A | Window browsing - informational materials, suggested reads display including books which patrons can request for Books-to-Go pickup. | N/A | N/A | Wireless printing available via front lobby pickup | N/A | Storytimes, DIY classes (cooking, craft making), health (Yoga), entertainment (concerts) | N/A | No | ||||||||||||||||||
37 | Public SC | S_COASTAL | Website, Phone message, Book-drop, Social media | Yes | If over $5, we would accept a check mailed in. Otherwise, override. | Lobbyside appts: max of 112/daily. PC appts: max of 24/day, no Saturdays | Health check list, clean space, protective gear (masks, gloves) for lobbyside window, includ aprons/sleeves for book drop emptying. Masks for everything, gloves for most things. At least 6 ft apart when working. | Mask, temp check, health questions, safe spaces, needs appt--entry is only for PC appts. | Goes through county HR. Need negative test to return to work. | All frequently touched surfaces, plus computer areas for PC appts, done by maintenance. Staff clean their own individual areas at start/finish of their shift. | No physical entry for browsing. Collections are displayed at lobby/library windows, patrons can "browse" from outside and request. Also use LibraryAware e-flyers for bestsellers, new materials--emailed to patron base. | Must pass all listed in "entry protocol for public." Can use PC/scanner/fax for one hour daily. No direct technical assistance provided, can have 20 pages printed for free. | N/A | N/A | N/A. We provide what help we can at lobby-side windows, provided capacity limit of 4 people every 15 minutes is not reached. | Can use outside reading garden, benches at front doors. Cleaned/dried off daily. Use depends on weather. | Display areas are inside lobby glass walls and at library windows around the building. Patrons can request items they see, staff get them and check them out to patrons when pickup capacity is under 4 people at a time. | Patrons must bring their own devices. | Virtual programming is free and only requires registration, so Zoom links can be emailed to attendee. We have had several craft classes in outside reading garden, with masks/distancing. People must register as space is very limited. This is probably over for this season, due to weather. | Patrons can send print jobs wirelessly, make an appt. to pick up at lobbyside window. Will do up to 20 pages (free). | N/A | Classes: Financial, iPad/computer, crafts, Zumba, yoga, cooking. History lectures, book discussions, nature/animal lectures | N/A If they need help, they usually call or email and we respond in that manner. No appt. needed. No individual Zoom meetings with patrons. | Fridays between 2-4 in lobby | ||||||||||||||||||
38 | Public SC | SUSSEXDOL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Public SC | SXCOBKM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Total (Counts "Yes") | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||