COVID-19 Response Information

Normal Service Plan Phase 3

The Library is currently operating under Phase 3 of its Service Plan. This phase will be in effect until further notice. Approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees, these measures are put in place to protect the health and safety of our patrons and staff. 

Phase 3 Reopening Plan is available here.

Access to Library Branches

• Hours of operaton for all branches has returned to our normal hours.
• The number and time limits on patrons browsing has been lifted.
• Public Restrooms are available.

Protective Measures – Following CDC recommendation

• Face coverings continue to be encouraged at all our branches.
• Hand sanitizer is available at all our branches. 
• Staff and patrons should continue to observe social distancing recommendations and remain six feet apart.

Adjustments to Library Services

• Public seating and computer seating have returned but are situated to follow social distancing recommendations.
• Because of social distancing recommendations, assistance with technology and computers may be limited.
• Some in-person programming will resume where social distancing can be oberved. 

Jackson Main Library
Phone: 573-243-8141
Email: jacksonmainlibrary@rrlmo.org

Perryville Branch
Phone: 573-547-6508
Email: perryvillebranch@rrlmo.org

Altenburg Branch
Phone: 573-824-5267
Email: altenburgbranch@rrlmo.org

Benton Branch
Phone: 573-545-3581
Email: bentonbranch@rrlmo.org

Oran Branch
Phone: 573-262-3745
Email: oranbranch@rrlmo.org

Scott City Branch
Phone: 573-264-2413
Email: scottcitybranch@rrlmo.org

For more information on COVID-19 prevention and tracking:

globalepidemics.org tracking site
https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/

Show Me Strong website
https://showmestrong.mo.gov/public-health-county/

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Cape Girardeau County Health Department
http://www.cgcohealthdept.com/Corona%20Virus.aspx

Perry County Health Department
https://www.perrycountyhealth.com/index.php

Scott County Health Department
https://www.scottcountyhealth.com/