Construction update for SW:
Camosy stated next week the concrete floor in the saw cut area would be removed on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the plumber would start installing the new underground sewer line on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 and potentially structural steel erection could start on Friday, May 29, 2020. Looks like a noisy week again.
I send periodic updates to our city administration and alderpersons. Here's what I sent his week:
Dear Alderpersons,
In past times of hardship, libraries have been the place people rely on to get them through. With this unprecedented health crisis, the Kenosha Public Library is needed now more than ever. Since the beginning of the Safer At Home Order, library staff have been working harder than ever behind the scenes to provide the public with the services they rely upon, in virtual form. Our library has been assisting the public with a myriad of requests, from health and government information, to storytimes and homework help, to job assistance. We have been here every step of the way to help support and enrich the lives of Kenosha residents.
As the City of Kenosha reopens, please know that the Kenosha Public Library is working diligently to open its buildings safely, with regards to personal protective equipment, safe materials handling, and social distancing. We are also working on logistics on how to serve the great number of residents that will need assistance with job searching, small business resources, and assistance with various state and federal aid applications.
Here is what we have planned for our reopening:
April 25th curbside pickup and materials returns began at our SW Library location. We are processing more than 4,000 requests per week.
June 2nd curbside pickup and materials return will begin at the Northside Library location.
June 2nd our Outreach Van will be deployed as a mobile hotspot to neighborhoods with high child poverty and low Internet access. This program is funded through the federal CARES relief act.
June 2nd KPL Summer Learning Program, including KPL Kids Kits or programs-in-a-box, will be available curbside and via the Mobile Hotspot Van.
Mid July opening of Uptown and Simmons Libraries at 25% capacity, dependent on gating criteria tracked by the Kenosha Kickstart Plan.
Gradual opening of larger branches targeted for early August.
In addition, we are working statewide with our library colleagues to submit collaborative grant applications for data analysis support and training so that we might act as Recovery Centers for our communities. Another grant opportunity, if funded, would provide iPads and hotspots to more than 50 low income families to connect them to the Kenosha YMCA summer camp, KPL Kids programs online, and KUSD summer school.
Thank you for all of the support and investment in the Kenosha Public Library.
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Hope you all have a restful holiday weekend! Thanks for all you're doing to
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