Altamont Library Notes for Thursday, March 19, 2020

Out of concern for the health and safety of our users, our staff, and our community, the Altamont Free Library is closed until further notice.

We hope to return to our regular schedule soon, but in the meantime:

— Due dates on all library materials have been extended until April 1, 2020 so please hold on to any library materials you have for the time being;

— While we are closed, we will monitor our voicemail at 518-861-7239 and our email at if you have questions or concerns;

— Check our website, AltamontFreeLibrary.org, and our Facebook page for news, information, and links to helpful resources;

— Consider using your library card to access thousands of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines through Overdrive and the Libby smartphone app. You can also use your library card to stream hundreds of movies, and access many other digital resources and databases;

— But most important, stay safe, stay healthy, and if at all possible, stay home.

Remember: Taking common-sense steps that you would take in a normal flu season are your best protection. So wash your hands frequently, keep those hands away from your face, and keep your distance from others if possible.

It’s also vitally important that you get your news about COVID-19 from reliable sources of health information, like the Centers for Disease Control or the New York State Health Department.

We all need to do our part to keep Altamont healthy and safe. Thank you for doing yours!

We appreciate your support and patience during this trying time. We hope to see you all very soon.