Jennie Woodworth Library COVID-19 Guidelines updated June 1

Our goal is to ensure as safe of an environment as possible while library services resume. We want both the patrons and staff to know they are valued. We will evaluate these guidelines weekly as we progress.

1.                     Access to the library will be limited to 10 patrons at a time. Patrons are expected to follow social distance requirements of 6 feet apart.

2.                     Library staff will control access to the library on a first come, first serve basis. Staff reserves the right to deny access to patrons who appear to be sick, i.e. coughing, sneezing, etc.

3.                    Patrons are encouraged to wash their hands before entering the library. Wearing masks is optional.

4.                    Computer time is limited to 1 hour. After each patron is finished with using the computer, the computer will be wiped/sprayed down with disinfectant. Children's computers will be put away for now and not used.

5.                    Materials are to be returned to the box that is at the circulation desk.  Each returned item will be disinfected and quarantined a minimum of 24 hours before being available for checkout.

6.                    While following the physical distancing requirements, patrons will be allowed to study and use the free wi-fi service available throughout the building.

7.                    Staff will not be able to provide one on one technology assistance at this time due to social distancing. Staff will remain at the circulation desk during hours of operation, if a patron needs assistance they are to come to the desk and request what they need.

8.                    No library programs other than passive programs will be available at this time.

9.                    We will return to our normal operating hours with the request that the vulnerable and elderly exclusively use the library from 10-12 Monday – Saturday. All patrons may use the library from 12 until close. (Monday & Thursday 10-6, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-2)

10.               Frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected regularly.

We will maintain updated guidelines posted on the door of the Jennie Woodworth Library and the front door of the Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center as well as on our Blog and Facebook.

JWL Summer Reading Program

As we struggle to find a new normal, we have decided to go in a different direction with our summer reading program this year.

We will start signups for the Jennie Woodworth Library Reading Program at the library now.

We also have an opportunity to work with Tristar Reads. Tristar Reads is a reading program that encourages students K-12 to read at least 20 minutes a day.

Tristar Reads has the opportunity for students to earn a $1000 scholarship when they sign up. In addition, when our patrons and kids sign up and put JWL as the referral, we become eligible for a donation up to $1500 from Tennesseans for Student Success and Tristar Reads

How are we going to do this? I am so glad you asked.

To sign up for Tristar Reads, simply CLICK HERE

When you sign up, PLEASE make sure to include JWL in the Referral Team Leader/Team Name box. (It is circled and highlighted in the image.) Every sign up through our link helps us. So please, sign up through our link and include JWL in the referral.

This year we will have a reading log of how many books you have read. As our summer readers meet their goals, we will have incentives.

The Reading Program is focused on young people 5-14.

As stated earlier, sign ups begin now. Our reading program ends July 31st. We will receive reading logs for prizes August 3rd until August 15th.

YOU CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR OUR READING PROGRAM ONLINE --> CLICK HERE

There will be a reading log available upon signup. Reading log is to be used for keeping track of books read. There will be incentives for completing the reading log. (We will accept the reading log from Tristar Reads as well.)

Also, we will have rewards for those that have read the most books checked out from Jennie Woodworth Library. There will be a bucket for you to submit your checkout receipt.

• Reader must be a library card holder with the Jennie Woodworth Library.
• Card holder must be in good standing to qualify for incentives and rewards.
• Library cards are free, they require parents contact information and signature.
• Contact Information must be current and accurate.
• Reader will receive one reading log when they sign up.
• Verification will be based on checkout records.

To be clear, you do not have to join Tristar Reads to participate in our reading program, it is an added incentive to encourage your students to read as well as benefit your local library.

We are still working on the incentives but will update as soon as possible. If local sponsors would like to step up, we would appreciate it.

We would also love to do video/live story time and craft times, we are looking for volunteers with that as well. (Really flexible with this, please just contact me.)