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Chickasha Public Library Temporarily Suspending In-Person Services
Beginning December 7
The Chickasha Public Library will temporarily suspend in-person services due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the area. During this closure, the Library will continue to provide curbside and virtual services.
Books can be reserved through the Library’s online catalog, available at chickashapl.okpls.org, or by contacting the Library. Also available curbside are grab and go craft bags for children.
Library staff will be available to assist with business services outside, including notarizing, faxing and copying. If you need something printed from the internet, email what needs to be printed to chickashapubliclibraryprinting@gmail.com or call the Library at (405) 222-6075 to request help printing from a specific website.
Additionally, the Library’s Food for Fines program will be conducted curbside. Through this program, library fines will be waived when patrons drop off a donation to the Food Pantry.
Curbside services will be available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Library staff will be available to take phone calls during this time.
Virtual services are also available, including downloading e-books, accessing free WiFi outside the building, participating in virtual programs, and receiving the Library’s emailed newsletter. Information on virtual services is available at chickashapl.okpls.org.
To request Library assistance during the closure, patrons are urged to call (405) 222-6075 or email lillie.huckaby@chickasha.org. More information, including anticipated reopening dates, will be provided on the Library’s website, chickashapl.okpls.org, and on their Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Diabetes and Beyond Class
The Chickasha Public Library has partnered with to Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative to offer a Diabetes and Beyond class.
This is an online class that requires the use of a computer, tablet, or smartphone. To register, please contact OHAI at 405-271-2290 or by email at rhonda-david@ouhsc.edu
Based on the principles of empowerment and education, the Diabetes and Beyond Education Program was created to provide you with the tools you need to better manage diabetes. You will learn about the importance of a healthy
diet, physical activity, and maintaining a positive outlook
through this six-week class. Take control of your health by
learning how to take an active role in managing your
diabetes!