Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and McArthur Library's Response:
Updated 5/3/2020
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, McArthur Library will remain closed to the public until further notice, at least through the entire month of May. We will be using this time to plan, as we actively
follow national and state guidance for libraries. Ideally, we hope to be able to offer limited services to the public in a safe manner, tentatively sometime in June. The safety of our staff and our community will continue to be our primary consideration during this time. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to keep library material at home. No fees will be charged and
all due dates have been extended.
We encourage our community to keep up to date with accurate information.
Reliable Sources for Health Information:
National Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/
CDC COVID-19 Information Videos in American Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/
National Institute of Health's Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov/
What you can do:
- Cover your mouth with a tissue or your upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
- Discard used tissues immediately.
- Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer that is 60–90% alcohol-based.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Practice social distancing. Avoid crowds and gatherings. Try to keep an optimal six-foot distance from other people.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well or experiencing flu-like symptoms. Contact your doctor. Call 211 if you need to connect to a medical professional.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in public places where it is difficult to maintain a six foot distance from other people.