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Updated March 26, 2020

Worried you might have been exposed to Coronavirus?

Call the 24/7 Hotline for Jersey City Residents:

(201) 547-5208 

If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, call this number before visiting any healthcare facility.
A trained professional will help you decide on the best course of action.

Toll-Free 24/7 Healthcare Q&A Hotline:

(800) 222-1222

Trained healthcare professionals are standing by to answer your questions about COVID-19. This call is toll-free.

THE LATEST UPDATES AS OF MARCH 26, 2020:

• All library buildings are closed to the public until further notice.
  
  
• All public programs are suspended through March 31.
  
  
• Get a digital library card at bit.ly/JCFPLDigitalLibraryCard
  
  
• All overdue fines are suspended. Due dates for all materials (including books, movies, and hotspots) are extended to June 1.
  
  
• All Interlibrary Loan and inter-branch loans are suspended.

PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE AND LIBRARY SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.

A Note from Library Director Trzeciak

To All Library Patrons and the Jersey City Community:

The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) is taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Our highest priority is the health and wellness of our patrons and staff. Consequently, all library buildings will be temporarily closed. Despite the temporary building closure, JCFPL will continue to provide the maximum level of services and informational resources through our website. We are working closely with other city agencies to coordinate our response, and we are staying updated on state and federal recommendations and requirements as well.

The Library has a special mission in confusing times, to be a source of relevant and accurate information. Below we have compiled links and information to help you stay informed. Please don't hesitate to chat with a live librarian via our Virtual Reference Service with any questions. Feel free to also refer to our expanded Digital Services for your information needs.

What the Library is doing:

• keeping the community informed: Keep an eye on this page for information about the spread of COVID-19 and the local response.
• working with other local agencies: The Library's response is closely coordinated with other city agencies, schools, and local organizations.

What you can do:

• keep your hands clean: Wash your hands frequently and make use of the available hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth if you haven't washed your hands recently.
• ask questions: Do not hesitate to ask staff any questions about COVID-19 and the Library's response. We are available on the web and social media (links at the bottom of this page).
• stay tuned for updates: We are committed to keeping you updated with more information as it becomes available.

Thank you as always for your support! We are in this together.

Jeffrey Trzeciak, Director - Jersey City Free Public Library