Lodi Public Library Foundation

Hello, Library Lovers... I hope you are all enjoying your "shelter in place" directive and are keeping yourselves well, safe, and entertained! To help you accomplish those tasks, we are attaching an "entertainment" item for your perusal... and enjoyment. After a 3-year break from publishing 4 newsletters a year, we are reviving our Book Report newsletter to let you know what the Lodi Public Library Foundation has been doing lately. Please feel free to comment, criticize, question, and/or delete as you see fit! Enjoy! Note: Because the Lodi Library is closed until May due to the coronavirus situation, our fantastic Administrative Assistant Stefanie Engelmann has been instrumental in formatting and distributing this newsletter online as she works on Foundation business from home. After today, however, she, too, will be on leave from the Foundation until the library re-opens. In the meantime, if you have any Foundation-related questions or comments, please feel free to call me at (209) 931-2307 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Happy quarantine to you all...and stay well! Nancy Potts, President Lodi Public Library Foundation

http://library.lodi.gov/747/Online-Resources

When the patron’s are away, the Lysol will play!

Hey friends! Did you know... Many digital services are available to those with Library cards remotely and for free, such as eBooks, Audiobooks, Databases, Newspapers, Magazines and more. To access these resources, visit http://library.lodi.gov/747/Online-Resources We will continue to communicate any further impacts to the Library as more information becomes available via the library’s website and Facebook page.... The health and safety of our patrons and employees is our highest priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this current closure may cause and thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Unfortunately, due to safety measures to help mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19, and to be consistent with county and citywide recommendations for social distancing, our Books, Brews & Bubbles event has been postponed until further notice..... We appreciate your understanding and support throughout this challenging time. We will update you with a new event date as soon as we can!

Posted: March 15, 2020 Lodi taking additional COVID-19 preautions LODI The City of Lodi is taking even more stringent public health measures than those announced on Friday, in accordance with new guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday to prevent spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.... Effective immediately, the Lodi Public Library, Hutchins Street Square and the Lodi Animal Shelter are closed at least through May 10. In addition, all Police Partners and recreation activities through Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services are canceled or suspended during that period, and all community group meetings in City facilities are canceled. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital will make the determination regarding its Adult Day Care and Camp Hutchins programs at Hutchins Street Square. The CDC announced Sunday that it recommends in-person events of 50 or more people be canceled or postponed for the next eight weeks, and that events of any size should only be continued if they can adhere to guidelines protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene and social distancing. Federal and state officials are recommending these measures in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced other additional guidelines for California, such as recommending isolation for persons 65 years or older, and the request that bars close and restaurants reduce seating to allow for greater spacing between individuals. City staff will continue to work during normal business hours, although public counters will be closed for the time being. The City of Lodi understands these extraordinary measures create a hardship for some in our community, but they follow the recommendation of public health officials. Please check www.lodi.gov for further updates, and to subscribe to public notifications regarding COVID-19 and other matters. For more information and facts on coronavirus, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus and http://www.sjcphs.org/#hl1236 ______________________ Direct link to post: http://lodi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=143