FAQs

Limestone Township Library District, beginning Tuesday,January 19, 2021, will offer in-building services  as our region sees a decrease in the positivity rate.

We know that many of you will have had many questions as to how the library will continue to loan items during this period.

In case we haven’t answered your questions below, do not hesitate to call us at 815-939-1696, email us at info@limestonelibrary.org, or message us at Facebook or Instagram.

• WHEN WILL THE LIBRARY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ONCE MORE?  

Limestone Township Library District has re-opened the library to the public as our region builds a lower positivity rate of COVID-19 virus.

We can take orders by phone, email, or holds you are able to place on your Prairie Cat account. We are still receiving deliveries from other libraries and Prairie Cat is still sending out notifications. 

     

   

      The Library’s hours are as follows:

            Seniors and Immuno-Compromised Patrons only: 

                10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M daily

             General Public:

Monday thru Thursday: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

            Fridays: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

            Saturday: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

            Sundays: Closed

Copier and fax services Curbside  

                   

It is possible to have copies made and to send faxes. Staff will make copies and send faxes per the patron's direction. Please have everything ready ahead of time by calling and letting staff know you will need to make copies or send a fax.

Library Public Computer Area                                                                                                                                                 

The computer area is open to patrons by appointment for 30-minute time slots. It is possible for patrons to use the computers two times a day. 

HOW LONG CAN I CHECK OUT ITEMS? 

In order to offer our patrons excellent customer service including greater accessibility to all of our items, print and audio books may be checked out for 2 weeks with the ability to have two (2) renewals (if there is no holds on the item) adding up to a total of six weeks check out period.        

DVDs will continue to be checked out for their usual 1-week time period. 

Policy for the number of books to be checked out and the loan time have been changed as well. Adults may check out up to five items at one time, including books, audio books, and DVDs/BluRays. Patrons between the ages of 5 and 18 will be able to get five (5) DVDs/BluRays along with books, up to 20 Children’s, Juvenile, and YA items per family. 

All items upon return will be placed in a three (3) day quarantine period. You will see them on your record on Prairie Cat until their quarantine period is over.

• HOW ARE STAFF MAINTAINING SAFETY FROM THE VIRUS? 

 The Library takes staff and public health safety seriously. Staff is cleaning with disinfectant wipes, and wearing masks when unable to maintain social distancing. All library materials are being quarantined for three (3) days before being checked back into the library and placed on the shelves. Items distributed through our Curbside Service will be placed in bags and put in patron’s cars, preferably the trunk of your car.

• WHAT IS THE DUE DATE FOR ITEMS I CURRENTLY HAVE CHECKED OUT?  

Items being checked out now have a due date of two weeks for books, one week for DVDs. Once items are returned they will be in quarantine for three (3) days. You will still see them on your record until the quarantine period is over. 

• WHEN WILL THE LIBRARY OPEN UP LIKE IT WAS BEFORE THE PANDEMIC QUARANTINE?  

We don't know the answer to that. We are listening to local health department officials and governmental bodies for the latest information so that we can open up services as safely as possible.

At this time we have shortened hours, and limited copying/faxing/computer services. As soon as we open more, we will announce it on our website, Facebook, Instagram, in newspapers, and on radio stations.

Throughout all of this, we are working to do our part to keep our community safe and give the best service possible.