Julie's Journal : A New Normal

Wow!  The world has changed a lot in the last week or so.  Citizens are being advised to practice social distancing to avoid spreading the COVID19 virus.  Even if you are not in a high-risk group it is advisable to avoid groups of people in order not to endanger those among us who are more at risk. I found this article and its simulations quite interesting in learning the effectiveness of social distancing.  The newest guidelines recommend avoiding groups of 10 or more for the next 8 weeks and keeping a distance of 5-6 feet between people.  Unfortunately, it sounds like this crisis might get worse before it gets better.

Here at FCL we are open regular hours for now, but we have cancelled all our programs and events.  This includes Breakerspace, Robotics/Coding, Marvelous Mondays, Creative Hands, Alzheimer's Support Group, Circle of Friends Book Club, and any other programs we offer.  We look forward to resuming our regular activities as soon as possible.

In the meantime, e-books are a great option for those of you who are staying at home!  I did a little purchasing on Friday so there are some new titles available.  The books pictured should be available or have short wait times as they are only available for FCL patrons.  Some are available as e-audio books as well.  Give something new a try or revisit an old favorite.  As of today there are over 27,000 titles available so there is truly something for everyone!

If you need help setting up your device for e-books, give the library a call at 903-537-4916.  We'll be glad to walk you through the process and provide you with a username and password. 

I read The Sun Down Motel over the weekend.  I enjoyed this creepy ghost story which has some elements of horror but stops short of being truly terrifying. 

It's a whole new world, and things are changing quickly - by the hour it seems.  If Franklin County Library can assist you in any way please do not hesitate to give us a call.  Stay safe out there!