Oswego Public Library

The library will be closed until at least Tuesday, December 22nd due to Covid-19. I will update you if I have to quarantine longer. If I do not see you before Christmas have a very merry and safe holiday!

You can now come into the library by appointment to pick out your own items! Appointments are for 20 minute increments, computer time is allowed longer when necessary. When you make your appointment please let me know if you are needing computer time so we can plan accordingly to maintain social distancing. If you would prefer we will still provide curbside services.

Please be patient with us as items are being checked back in. As due dates were pushed back to accommodate closings some of the files and pathways in the system we use were messed up. Also as items come in we place them in quarantine for 3 days before we handle them to check them in. This means that an item put in the book drop on Friday evening won’t be brought in and placed in quarantine until Tuesday. Three days of quarantine would put check-in at Friday (which would be one week after drop off). If you receive an overdue notice please understand that we do not control the automatic notices and allow a week to ten days before being concerned over any notices you are receiving.

As the number of Covid-19 cases rise in our area we will continue to do everything we can to provide you with the materials you want and need! However, we do have to think about all of our patrons and staff, which includes many who are immune-compromised when decisions are made.

As of now masks are strongly requested, but not required!

This year Summer Reading is a little different!

Thanks to the generosity of The State Library of Kansas we are trying to implement online resources for those that want/need to stay home and for those that just want to get rid of the paper Bingo logs! We will also have a fun pre-recorded performance available to watch online.

Don’t worry…if you do not have home internet access we will also have some scheduled viewings at the library (more information to come)!

Bingo logs can also be picked up from the library if you are unable to participate online.

If you would like to participate online follow the steps below. After you have joined your age group I will send you the electronic version of the BINGO log. Once you get a Bingo record it in the app. When you complete a Blackout I will send you a new code for your 2nd Bingo (2nd prize)!

For more information/questions please call 620-795-4921.

As of May 5^th we will be offering curb-side service by appointment!

Please call or message the library to schedule a time before you come.    

Curbside appointments will be scheduled between 12-6 Tues.-Fri.

Call 795-4921, email us at library@oswegolibrary.org, or message us on social media!

Park on our north side at your scheduled time & we will have your items ready for you.  We will be following social distancing guidelines & also wearing masks to try and keep all of our patrons and staff safe.

Due to Governor Kelly’s “Stay At Home’ order we will be closed until at least April 19th 2020. You can view the news report and executive order here.

At this time curb-side service and deliveries will be discontinued. Please stay home and stay safe!

If you are interested in eBooks, audio books, or other kinds of online services during this time please view our Facebook page where you can find links to the Kansas State Library online database and many other services available. If you need help navigating these services please email me at library@oswegolibrary.org or message me through Facebook.

While we practice ‘social distancing’ to ‘flatten the curve’ we can turn to social media to keep in contact with friends & family.

During this time I will be posting to Facebook & Instagram more frequently than our webpage. I will be sharing links for eBooks, audio books, educational sites, and anything else that might help us all through this difficult time!

We can be found on both platforms by searching: @oswegolibrary

Find out more about COVID-19 from the CDC and how we can help ‘flatten the curve’ and not overwhelm hospitals, clinics, and healthcare workers. Help keep our loved ones that are more susceptible safe.

Some links to help during this time away from sports, and social gatherings!

Take a virtual tour: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 33 National Parks 12 Museums

450 Online Courses from Ivy League schools

Shark Story Hour everyday on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Facebook page.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Home Safari everyday on their page.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/27/us/library-visits-gallup-poll-wellness-trnd/index.html

The library will be closed the following days.

Christmas:
Tuesday December 24th and Wednesday December 25th

The New Year:
Tuesday December 31st and Wednesday January 1st

Have a wonderful holiday season!