Learn More about Novel Coronavirus:
New York State Department of Health
Rensselaer County Health Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)
7 Simple Tips on How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus (Save the Children)
Castleton Public Library's Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated 3/13/20:
Many people are concerned about the impact of COVID-19 in our area. In responding to a new virus in the community, our response may change quickly and with little notice. We ask for your patience and understanding as we move forward.
The information given below is a list of practices that CPL will maintain until further notice.
• All library classes and events and all public use of the Community Room (other than the Village of Castleton election) is cancelled through 4/4. At that time, we will assess whether to extend the cancellations.
• The library's interior front door will remain open during the hours we are open, to eliminate a common touch point.
• CPL staff will disinfect commonly-used hard surfaces twice daily.
• Seating in the library has been reduced to create social distance and discourage gathering in groups.
• All toys have been temporarily removed from the children's area and will remain in storage until further notice.
• Staff will look up patron accounts to minimize touching of physical library cards.
• The loaning of museum passes is suspended until further notice.
• As long as two staff members are on hand in the library, we will temporarily offer a "curbside pickup" option for items on hold. Call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to lean more about this service!
• Signage encouraging proper hand-washing is posted in the restroom.
• Signage regarding general health practices is posted on the front door of the building.
• Information about the library's response to COVID-19 is posted at the front desk and on our website/social media.
• CPL will follow the guidance and actions of government (federal, state, county, town/village), local school districts, and the Upper Hudson Library System in determining whether any of the library's modes of operation shall be temporarily changed in response to health concerns.
New York State Department of Health
Rensselaer County Health Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)
7 Simple Tips on How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus (Save the Children)
Castleton Public Library's Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated 3/13/20:
Many people are concerned about the impact of COVID-19 in our area. In responding to a new virus in the community, our response may change quickly and with little notice. We ask for your patience and understanding as we move forward.
The information given below is a list of practices that CPL will maintain until further notice.
• All library classes and events and all public use of the Community Room (other than the Village of Castleton election) is cancelled through 4/4. At that time, we will assess whether to extend the cancellations.
• The library's interior front door will remain open during the hours we are open, to eliminate a common touch point.
• CPL staff will disinfect commonly-used hard surfaces twice daily.
• Seating in the library has been reduced to create social distance and discourage gathering in groups.
• All toys have been temporarily removed from the children's area and will remain in storage until further notice.
• Staff will look up patron accounts to minimize touching of physical library cards.
• The loaning of museum passes is suspended until further notice.
• As long as two staff members are on hand in the library, we will temporarily offer a "curbside pickup" option for items on hold. Call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to lean more about this service!
• Signage encouraging proper hand-washing is posted in the restroom.
• Signage regarding general health practices is posted on the front door of the building.
• Information about the library's response to COVID-19 is posted at the front desk and on our website/social media.
• CPL will follow the guidance and actions of government (federal, state, county, town/village), local school districts, and the Upper Hudson Library System in determining whether any of the library's modes of operation shall be temporarily changed in response to health concerns.
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