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player ready...The Youth Services Department of the Glenview Pubic Library is open again, a week after a staff member reported testing positive for the coronavirus.
The department reopened Monday, library officials announced.
“We are pleased to report that all Youth Services staff have either tested negative or have gone longer than two weeks since being in contact with the individual who tested positive,” reads a message on the library’s website. “Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
While Youth Services was closed, the rest of the library remained open, according to officials. Staff said they deep cleaned and disinfected all surfaces and areas in the department, and all employees working in the department were required to self-quarantine and get tested.
Any staff member with a confirmed case of COVID-19 must receive two negative results before returning to work, according to officials.
Library officials announced the department closure Aug. 18, saying a staff member working in the Youth Services Department recently reported testing positive for COVID-19 and that a second staff member was reporting symptoms.
“While this is unfortunate news, we are thankful that both individuals are reporting mild symptoms,” officials posted on the library website.
The staff member with an official diagnosis last worked in the library Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second employee reporting symptoms last worked on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, according to library spokeswoman Hilary Gabel.
Officials said they would not release employee names or personal information due to confidentiality laws.
Library officials said they did not believe any patrons had “close contact” with either of the individuals, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC defines close contact as being within 6 feet of someone for at least 15 minutes, with varying factors.
Still, officials recommend that anyone who has recently visited the Youth Services Department and may be feeling symptoms get tested.
Based on the library’s floor plan, Youth Services is located on the first floor in the rear of the building, past a browsing section of fiction books, music and DVDs.
“The Glenview Public Library continues to follow guidelines established by public health officials and is taking every precaution to protect the health and safety of staff and patrons,” Gabel wrote in an email. “We appreciate the understanding and support of our community during this challenging time.”
Glenview Public Library reopened in July with changes including masks, social distancing and an hour each morning reserved for vulnerable patrons.
Library patrons must continue to make reservations for one-hour time slots on their website or by phone to visit the library.
Those who don’t want to enter the building can also check out materials by phone or website for pickup at the library’s drive-up window.
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