Mid-Continent Public Library officials say “in response to the rapidly developing public health concerns regarding COVID-19, beginning Monday, June 29, face coverings or masks must be worn over the nose and mouth by all visitors and staff inside MCPL locations.”
The library is following the exemption guidelines from the Kansas City Health Department’s face mask mandate made on Friday, June 26.
In-library services remain limited to the use of public computers, in-branch Wi-Fi, copiers, fax machines, and printers. Visits are limited to a maximum of 90 minutes.
The Boardwalk Branch remains closed following a report of potential exposure to the virus in the branch between June 16-23.
Stay up to date on MCPL’s response to COVID-19 at mymcpl.org/COVID.