Library Building Remains Closed – Curbside Service Continues

Due to regional increases in COVID infections, and staffing challenges related to COVID, the library building will remain closed. Curbside Service will continue for the foreseeable future.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding at this difficult time. Please call us at 815-678-4014 or e-mail us at nippersink@nippersinklibrary.org to request materials. Staff are available to take your calls Monday through Saturday between 9 AM and 5 PM.

Curbside Service Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM

HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26
Christmas Holiday: Thursday, December 24 & Friday, December 25
New Year’s Holiday: Thursday, December 31 & Friday, January 1

All materials must be returned to the outside book drops.  Please do not bring materials into the building.  All returned items must be quarantined for seven days so there will be a delay before items are checked in and removed from your library card.

Book Donations:  We are not currently accepting donations.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We may cease in person services if:

The State of Illinois reverts back to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan

The library district or McHenry County sees a significant increase in COVID-19 cases

We are advised by County or State health officials to cease in-person operations

A staff member or immediate family member tests positive for COVID-19

A patron who has been in the building and tests positive for COVID-19 reports this information to the library

The library can no longer procure adequate PPE for staff or is unable to maintain the necessary cleaning protocols

Any other reasons deemed relevant and necessary by the Board of Trustees and the Library Director.

For more information on Grab and Go or Curbside Service.
Please email us at nippersink@nippersinklibrary.org or call us at 815-678-4014.