Wabash County Moves to "Orange Status"; Masks Recommended in Library, Required for In-Person Programming

​As of January 6th, properly worn face masks are recommended inside the library. Due to the county Covid metrics moving to "orange status", the North Manchester Public Library will resume recommending the use of properly worn face masks while in the library. Masks are still required for any in-person programming.

"As the community is aware, NMPL has service strategies in place based on the County Pandemic Metrics," shares Diane Randall, Library Director. "The Library Board has approved the service strategies for every State Pandemic Metric color. The library’s pandemic service strategies spreadsheet provides a transparent consistent 'plan in place' during these challenging times. If the county status changes in the future to a different metric color, the library will adapt to address this change in services." 

Wabash County’s status is currently orange. The library’s service strategies for orange status are:

• Masks required for all indoor programs
  
• Masks recommended in library building
  
• Hand sanitizing stations available throughout library
  
• Employ social distancing measures
  
• Curbside services strongly promoted
  
• Increase virtual programming
  
• Cleaning all returned materials with Concept 256
  
• Employ use of protective shields at circulation desks
  
• Increase usage of ultraviolet disinfecting equipment
  
• Increase disinfection of playroom
  
• Staff awareness to stay at home when ill or symptomatic - get COVID testing
  
  

The library staff will continue sanitation measures for materials and the facility. The use of hand sanitizers and social distancing practices are still recommended. If you do not have a mask, a free one one will be provided for you at the front desk.

If you are uncomfortable coming into the library for any reason, we encourage you to use our curbside service or Libby, our free e-library.