What you need to know according to the CDC.

Updates and Resources about COVID-19 A status report of monitoring and testing of COVID-19 in Iowa provided by Iowa Department of Public Health can be found on the main IDPH Novel Coronavirus website. In addition, a public hotline has been established for Iowans with questions about COVID-19. The line is available 24/7 by calling 2-1-1. Questions can be submitted at our COVID-19 email address: IWDCOVID@iwd.iowa.gov

Dear Patrons, The Library is open! We opened up on May 4th. We are going with regular hours, but we do have restrictions in place. Also, the librarian is strongly advising everyone to wear a mask while in the Library. 1. If you have been around anyone in the last 14 days, who has COVID-19, DO NOT COME IN. 2. If you have any cold/flu symptoms, please do not come in. 3. There is to be 10 people or less in the library at one time. If there is already 10 people in here, you will be asked to wait until another patron leaves. 4. Wash hand thoroughly, or use our hand sanitizer provided at the door before entering the Library. 5. You must allow 6 feet between you and another patron or staff members at all time. 6. There will only be 1 computer for public use. Please set up a time to use the computer with the librarian. 7. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 8. Leave are returned materials in our drop box outside, or in the basket on the table inside. 9. No loitering. Please get your materials in the drop box outside. 10. There is to be absolutely no eating or drinking in the Library at this time. 11. Stay on the Library logo matt while checking out materials with the librarian. 12. Be courteous and respectful of other patrons and staff as this pandemic has affected all of us differently. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time. We are here for you with any questions you may have. If we do not know the answer, we will find someone who will! Stay safe out there!

Dear Patrons or the Corwith Public Library, There is a pick-up or delivery service available for anyone who needs it. You can call the library directly at 515-583-2536 or call 515-200-9270 for more information and to set up a time. We are so very sorry for any inconviences that may occur due to the closing of our building to the public. Please understand that we are following these guidelines not to only protect our workers, but to also protect you, our patrons. If you have any books to return, please do so in the return box located right outside of the library. Our email is also corlib@comm1net.net, you can use this as well as a form of communication. Thank you!