While home during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the Grundy Library staff have been developing programs and events as resources for the public.
“Given the current coronavirus disease, COVID-19, outbreak and its impact on our community, we want to share with you our ongoing commitment to serve,” said Dana Barber, Library Director. “Despite these uncertain times, we remain dedicated to delivering high quality library services with the same level of excellence you have come to expect. Moreover, library staff have created a wide variety of virtual programs and experiences for you to enjoy, including book talks, story times, crafts, STEAM and coding activities, and much more.”
Highlights include:
– Ancestry Tips with the Archivist – video instruction
– Book Discussion Club – live sessions with a Grundy librarian
– Knit and Crochet Nights – live sessions with library staff
– Live Q&A sessions with Local Experts
– Online Code Club for students in elementary and middle school
– Themed Virtual Escape Rooms
– Video Book Talks for adults, teens and children
– Video Book Talks for parents and caregivers of young children
– Video Story Times for babies and preschoolers
– Video Craft Times for preschoolers and elementary age students
– Virtual Book Bingo for all ages
– Virtual Community Scavenger Hunt
– Virtual STEAM Programs for elementary age students
– Virtual Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
All live sessions are posted on the “Calendar of Events” section at grundylibrary.org and recorded videos are available via the Grundy Library’s YouTube channel.
“Your health, wellbeing and safety, along with that of our staff continue to be our top priorities at this time. As such, our library building remains closed until further notice,” said Barber. “While our building may be closed, we have many outstanding resources and services you can access online 24 hours a day, including a vast digital collection of books, movies and music, as well as personal online assistance.”
