Library closed
The State of Ohio’s response to COVID-19 is changing rapidly. The Wright Library hoped to remain open during this health crisis, however it’s clear now that to safeguard the health and safety of our patrons, staff and community, the Wright Library facility will be closed now through April 5.
Patrons are encouraged to delay returning items they have in their possession and will not be penalized for returning library materials late during this period.
You are invited to explore everything the library has to offer on the website, wrightlibrary.org. Wright Library offers remote access to resources for all ages 24/7, including: e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming TV, movies, music services, digital courses, magazines and The New York Times Online.
Don’t already have a library card? Sign up for a Wright Library eCard to gain virtual, remote access to Wright Library’s digital collections.
There are many steps you can take to help keep yourselves and the community safe. Information is available at coronavirus.ohio. gov, and Ohio’s coronavirus call center is open to answer questions from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The hotline number is 1-833-4-ASKODH or 1-833-427-5634. The library has additional local information on the virus at wrightlibrary.org/ covid-19.
CONTRIBUTED situation and concur with authoritative sources to determine the appropriate date to resume library services. All branches, homebound and outreach services will be impacted.
“We take seriously our role to help stall the spread of the coronavirus for our patrons, staff and the community,” states Library Executive Director Tim Kambitsch. “This temporary suspension of services will help support our larger role of protecting the community’s safety during these unusual times.”
Dayton Metro Library is making more than 120 popular titles of digital audiobooks available for unlimited borrowing at Dayton Metro Library.org. Titles include fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and children. Any number of individuals can borrow these titles at the same time.
In addition to these audio titles, Dayton Metro Library’s digital collection includes downloadable or streaming TV shows and movies through Hoopla, eBooks through OverDrive, and digital magazines through RBdigital – all accessible at DaytonMetroLibrary.org.
Individuals who do not already have a Dayton Metro Library card and PIN can get an eCard online for immediate access to the digital collection.
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