Library Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Hanover Public Library is monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19. Our organization will follow recommendations and guidance from The Grey Bruce Public Health Unit, The Town of Hanover, The Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada during this ongoing situation.

Free Rapid Test Kits available at these Hanover grocers and pharmacies:

Pharmasave – 101-118 7th Avenue
Food Basics – 224 7th Avenue
Pharma Plus (Rexall)- 342 10th Street
Grant’s Your Independent Grocer – 832 10th Street
Shoppers Drug Mart – 895 10th Street
Walmart – 1100-10th Street

Participating grocery and pharmacy locations will provide tests while supplies last, with a limit of one box of five tests per household.

Currently Available Library Services

The Library & Civic Centre is open! Appointments will be required to pick up material by curbside or indoor express pick up. Appointments not required to browse the library and check out material with your library card.

See and choose items to borrow from the shelves
Pick up holds using Express (inside) or Curbside (outside)
Join the library or renew library membership
Use the computers or WiFi
Proof of vaccination printing assistance
Purchase bag tags

Other ways we can help:

Keep people informed by providing accurate, up to date and reliable information resources (below)
Entertain and educate people who are staying at home with our online book, magazine, audio and video resources
We can issue digital memberships to Hanover residents so they can use our online resources. Learn how to get a digital library membership: https://hanoverlibrary.ca/loan-policies/membership/
We can provide references services. Library staff will answer phone calls and emails during business hours. Staff will return all calls and emails.
Inform and encourage staff and the public to practice good hand washing and other ways to keep yourself safe

Library Response to COVID-19:

Our online services are always available. You can explore our ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more through https://hanoverlibrary.ca/e-resources/ All you need is your library card number.

This page will be updated throughout this developing situation.

Remember, do your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Get fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 Vaccine
Wash your hands often and well.
Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Wear a mask in public places.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and equipment.
Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling unwell.
You must self-isolate for 14 days when you return from travelling.

Resources

The following are trusted resources to keep yourself informed and find supports for yourself, family and friends during COVID-19.

Local Businesses and Services

Grey County businesses & services map
https://grey.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e9e96e39335d48e69b08c9473498293f

Community Supports

Help for seniors and vulnerable people to get meals or essentials delivered https://www.ontariocommunitysupport.ca/

The Do connects people who need assistance with people wanting to volunteer http://www.thedo.ca/

Mental Health Resources

Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support https://ca.portal.gs/

Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic http://www.camh.ca/covid19

Grey Bruce Public Health Unit

COVID-19 health line 1-800-263-3456 ext. 3000

Grey Bruce Public Health Unit Web page https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/

Grey Bruce Public Health Unit COVID-19 Information Page https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/COVID-19

How to safely use a non-medical mask or face covering

Outbreaks in hospitals and seniors homes https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Infectious-Diseases/Outbreaks

Resources for Parents about giving COVID-19 vaccinations to children https://www.parenthomework.ca/

How to Self Isolate Factsheet

How to Self Monitor Factsheet

Talking to Kids about COVID-19

Province of Ontario

Ontario Telehealth Phone number 1-866-797-0000

Status of cases in Ontario, affected areas https://covid-19.ontario.ca/

Coronavirus information in other languages
https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-stop-spread#section-5