REALM Project Round 3 Test Results Available

REALM Project Round 3 Test Results Available

August 18, 2020

As part of the REALM project’s research, Battelle has conducted three natural attenuation studies to provide information on how long the virus may survive on materials common to archives, libraries, and museums. The studies were conducted by apply...

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REALM Project Round 2 Test Results Available

REALM Project Round 2 Test Results Available

July 21, 2020

As part of the REALM Project’s Phase 1 research, Battelle has conducted a natural attenuation study to provide information on how long some commonly handled materials would need to be quarantined prior to being returned to being put back into use....

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REALM Project Round 1 Test Results Available

REALM Project Round 1 Test Results Available

June 22, 2020

As part of the REALM Project’s Phase 1 research, Battelle has conducted a natural attenuation study to provide information on how long some commonly circulated library materials would need to be quarantined prior to being returned to public circul...

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Spring Cleaning? Where to Take Book Donations

Spring Cleaning? Where to Take Book Donations

May 13, 2020

While the library is not accepting donations due to COVID-19, we have located a donation site for you.

The closest drop off for Discover Books is located about a 7 minute drive from the library at Munster Recycling Center located at 598 Fisher St...

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A Message from your Library Board

A Message from your Library Board

May 11, 2020

A message from your library board:

Greetings from your library.  We hope that this note finds you and your family well.  Our staff has worked hard over the last months to provide you with information and opportunities as to how you can spend some...

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Author Cassandra Wiese Shared a Book With Us

Author Cassandra Wiese Shared a Book With Us

April 27, 2020

PDF iconWash Your Hands Red and Little Story.pdf

What can a Little do to fight the not nice, very bad Germy? Why do we need to wash our hands?

Go on an adventure with Little and Red, the family’s Cardigan Welsh Corgi to answer these questions. Littles c...

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Lockdown by Brother Richard

Lockdown by Brother Richard

April 13, 2020

"Priest in Ireland pens touching poem about coronavirus lockdown"

 
Here's what one library staff member had to say about it:
 
Thanks for sharing this poem.
I found it to be q...

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When library doors shut, digital doors open

When library doors shut, digital doors open

March 31, 2020

Read the article in The Lansing Journal.

Thank you to The Lansing Journal for the lovely article!

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House Arrest

House Arrest

March 31, 2020

House Arrest

It happened a couple days ago
The word was already spread
We were all forced into our homes
“For at least two months” they said
Forced to listen, I stepped in
To my dearest home
The comforting walls welcoming
As my thoughts began ...

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Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois Secretary of State

March 25, 2020

Due to the stay at home order, the Illinois Secretary of State put out the attached press release in regards to expiration of driver's licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations.

The release specifically states "Expiration dates for driver’s l...

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