The library is having preschool story time outdoors*! Wednesdays at 10:00AM. BYOB ( bring your own blanket to create your family “pod”). Stories, songs, and take home crafts. Stop in the library to register or call 564-2934 to register. We will have special “visitors” in September: September 15th – a school bus will visit story time! September 22nd- the Monarch Library System Bookmobile will visit and on September 29th- story time will have a tractor! Come and join the fun. *In case of bad weather, it will be announced on the webpage or on our Facebook page if we are canceling.

The library now circulates DVDs for 14 days! There is no limit on the number you may check out at a time. Many new ones have been added.

Did you know you can use the Monarch2Go app to view the library’s holdings, use your phone when you check out items at the library and reserve items from the system? Patrons are loving the Monarch2Go app! Any questions, please call the library at 920-564-2934

The Oostburg Public Library encourages you to use curbside service to pick up your library materials. It is quick, easy, safe, and convenient. Simply call the library 564-2934 and let us know when to have your items ready. We can have your items checked out to you and ready for pick up outside the building in a short amount of time.

• The Library is open for basic services and browsing. The following procedures must be adhered to:

1. basic circulation services
2. essential computer use
3. No In-person programming or meetings
4. Required masks
5. Social distancing
6. Furniture use is limited to one person/per table. Sitting on the floor in a public space is prohibited.
7. Item quarantines remain in effect.

Please review the following temporary policies that may affect your family members.

1. Current polices mean students will not be able to use the library after school for gaming, socializing or while waiting for rides or practices to start unless they are actively participating in library services such as reading, homework or studying. Please plan accordingly.

• Students who are learning remotely cannot be in the library/on the computer for more than 1 hour.

• Browsing will be kept to a minimum. We encourage you to use the Monarch catalog to request things ahead of time.

• All returned items will be quarantined for24 hours before check-in. Check ins will be back-dated so fines will not occur during the quarantine period.

• Our meeting room is being used to store furniture and quarantined items so it will not be available for use.

Staff will be available and happy to answer reference questions for any students including students who are participating in schooling from home. We have put together an education resources handout for you which can guide you and your students to using the free reference resources available to you. Please ask for a copy.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 920-564-2934 or at www.oostburgref@monarchlibraries.org.

-Oostburg Public Library Board of Trustees