Look What’s Knew at the Nokomis Public Library
Through the Illinois State Library, the Nokomis Public Library received a grant from funds supplied by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Library Services Technology Act (LSTA), both from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
The Nokomis Public Library has purchased six laptops, six chrome books, eleven hotspots, headphones and microphones for patron checkout.
Library employees have been working very hard to get all these items cataloged, the laptops and chrome books set-up for public use, and the hot spots activated. Policies have been written and patrons will need to read and sign before checkout. The patron must be at least 18 years of age to borrow these items.
The library will have items available for check out on June 23, 2022.
The new items will give you a chance to have Internet service at your own home or office, plus an updated device to use. They may be used for work, school, or entertainment. You will be able to use for Zoom meeting, virtual interviews or doctor visits.
The Nokomis Public Library hopes to narrow the digital divide for their community with this new service.
Links to factual information regarding COVID-19:
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Within the state, IDPH and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are a reliable first stop for information. IDPH Resources of Note: IDPH hotline for questions: 800-889-3931
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities webpages COVID-19 Social
Distancing sign/poster First Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Central and Southern
Illinois IDPH press release Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Nationally, the CDC is charged with monitoring the outbreak and routinely issues bulletins with updated information regarding COVID-19. CDC Resources of Note:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages CDC COVID-19 Newsroom Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe sign/poster Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission booklet, 10 pages Guidelines as to whether or not to stay open during the pandemic Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA)
Helpful websites and phone numbers Illinois Department of Human Services - find help regarding food, shelter, help at home, medical, recovery, and emotional/mental health
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=123529
Economic
Illinois Department of Employment Security, 1-800-244-5631
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357
Mental Health
Call 4 Calm - Call 4 Calm is a free emotional-support text line where you can speak with a mental health professional. Text “TALK” (English) or "HABLAR" (Spanish) to 552020. Domestic Violence Helpline - 1-877-863-6338
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Illinois Suicide Prevention Hotlines - Suicide prevention hotlines by Illinois county
http://www.suicide.org/hotli…/illinois-suicide-hotlines.html
CDC recommended homemade face masks
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions.pdf
Explore More Illinois
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Please click the above picture to have access to Nokomis Public Library's Explore More Illinois page.
Simple log-in with your library card number and password. If you don't have a password or do not know it, please contact the library at (217) 563-2734 to create a new password!
