The Monroe County Library System (MCLS) is closely monitoring information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of staff and library users is our priority.
We are following directions from state and local health officials. This is so that we can respond as needed as this situation develops.
It’s important to remember that COVID-19 isn’t connected to race, ethnicity or nationality. Stigma will not help fight the illness. Sharing accurate information from trusted sources is critical to reducing misinformation. Find reliable and current information about the outbreak from local, state, and national agencies below.
Information from Local, State, and National Agencies
Coronavirus Information from Public Health – Monroe County
Coronavirus Information from the Department of Health- New York State
Coronavirus Information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Family Resources
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resouce
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus (includes links to PBSKids videos, episodes, and games)
Tips for talking to children about COVID-19 ages toddler through high school
Combating misinformation for older children and teens
How parents and kids can de-stress
A short video to explain social distancing
Question & answer on what you should or should not do during social distancing
News and Reference Articles
Coronavirus-List of local events canceled or postponed due to virus
