I’m writing this while sitting outside on the Library’s front porch monitoring the number of people in each section of the building. I’m lucky that it’s a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and a nice, cool breeze.
This workstation and the procedures here are new and I feel clumsy and sluggish. I have to remember to ask everyone which area of the building they think they’ll be in most of the time, which is awkward and feels invasive. It’s a necessary question now, though. We have guidelines in place about the number of people in each area, so we have to keep track. I’ve got a tally sheet to help me make sure I’m not letting too many people in, but I keep forgetting who was where so I can cross off the right people when they come out. I know this will get easier. Luckily, I have a great staff who will laugh with me when I ask for the third time how many patrons are in the building.
As a staff, we decided we would wear masks while we’re open, so I’m trying to get used to having a cloth mask on all the time. It was made by my friend and I love it, but I seriously regret having tuna for lunch. Otherwise, the mask isn’t too bad. I know it’s an added protection for our patrons, which makes it worth a little discomfort.
I will be honest and say I was pretty nervous about opening back up. There is so much we don’t know about this Coronavirus. Not knowing and not being able to find out easily bothers me a lot. Plus, it’s a stressful time for our entire world, which makes people behave differently than they would normally. I’m happy to report that everyone who has come in so far has been delightful and patient. We are so thankful for that!
For anyone who doesn’t want to come into the building, we still have curbside pickup available. Give us a call and we’ll get you taken care of.