The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library will remain closed through April.
The library announced Monday that officials were extending the closure in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
In addition to regular operations, all programs are canceled through May 2. That includes any groups that had reserved a meeting room.
Books and other materials on loan will not incur late fines will the library is closed. Material can be returned any time at the book drop outside the library.
Library card-holders may also use the public library’s online resources, including the Libby app to check out electronic books and audio books.
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The library is tentatively scheduled to reopen on May 4.
(Jennifer P. Brown is the editor and founder of Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org.)
Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. Brown was a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era, where she worked for 30 years. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board past president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition. She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation's board.
