BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are taking action to help the community combat the spread of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus.
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system director Mary Jean Jakubowski says in order to support the overall health and well-being of the community and its employees, all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries will be closed until further notice. Jakubowski says all library locations will remain closed until Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives guidance supporting the reopening.
In addition, all library material due dates have been extended until May 18.
InterLibrary loan services are suspended until further notice. If you've been notified the materials you've ordered are ready for pickup, you can get them when that library location reopens.
The libraries are reminding the public that while their locations are currently closed to the public, their website is available 24/7. Jakubowski says the library's staff is working to maintain and expand additional access to their online resources, materials, databases and services. Libraries will also be conducting a wide variety of online programming through Facebook, YouTube and Zoom.
For those who rely on the free, high-speed internet the libraries provide, you can access wifi around most of their buildings; however, you are encouraged to maintain social distance while doing so. The network/SSID is BECPL2 and password is librarywifi.
Those who do not have a library card but wish to sign up for one can do so here.