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During the pandemic, the following safety precautions are in effect to protect the public and library staff:

• Please be aware of guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Marathon County Health Department and other municipal authorities

• Do not enter the library with COVID-19 symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty breathing, headache, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, congestion, runny nose, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell.

• If you have tested positive for COVID-19, do not enter the library during the recommended isolation period.

• Face masks are encouraged and available upon request. Masks are required to receive technology assistance from library staff. 

• Practice social distancing by staying at least six feet from other patrons and library staff, and please respect protective barriers.

• Please use hand sanitizer (provided) when entering the library building and as needed during your visit.

• Touch points will be sanitized periodically throughout the day.

• In-person library events will be limited; virtual and grab & go event options will continue.

• Large group visits are not permitted at this time.

• Curbside and drive thru pickup of library items is available.

• Some library services will remain unavailable until further notice.

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