COVID-19 Updates

Update to Library Services

Latest Update (6/29/21): Starting Tuesday, July 6, we are returning to our normal hours of operation! This means you have more time in the evenings and on Saturday to visit us for your needs. Here is what you need to know:
– Our hours are now 9 am – 8 pm, Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 6 pm on Friday, and 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday.
– You can still come indoors to use a computer, send a fax, make copies, and browse for library materials. Please limit your visit to one hour a day, and make sure you wear a mask!
– Computer sessions are limited to 45 minutes for patrons with a library card, and 20 minutes for patrons with a guest pass. You may only use a computer once per day.
– Still not comfortable coming in around people? We totally understand. Our curbside service is still available. Park in one of our designated spots, follow the directions on the sign to let us know you’re here, and we will come out and assist you at your car.
– And there is no need to make an appointment to come in for service!

We’ll see you at the library!

The Ferguson Municipal Public Library is aware of the global COVID-19 pandemic and are taking added precautions in our facility to help keep our patrons, staff, and community healthy.

Temporary changes you may see include:

  • Changes to library services, such as
    • reduced hours of operation
    • limits on computer use
    • number of patrons in the building
    • limits on how long a patron can stay in the building
    • prohibiting use of our conference room and auditorium
    • closing the building entirely
  • Staff and patrons wearing face masks
  • Increased cleaning measures
  • Less seating
  • Notifications throughout the library on proper hygiene such as hand-washing and sneezing/coughing
  • Frequent wiping down of library surfaces such as the computers, tables, and copy machine

As the COVID-19 pandemic changes rapidly, our services are changing rapidly. Please continue to check this page for the latest information about our services and what we can offer during this time. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or sign up for our weekly Wowbrary newsletter.

Vaccination Information

This section was updated on 8/30/2021.

The vaccines are here! Vaccines are available for anyone ages 12 and up. Check out the links below to find out where you can find a walk-in clinic to get vaccinated, or schedule a vaccination appointment.

If you are not able to schedule an appointment online, here are some numbers for you to call:

  • John C. Murphy Health Center (St. Louis County Public Health) – (314) 615-0500.
  • State of Missouri – 1-877-435-8411. Calls will only be answered from 7 am – 7 pm.
  • BJC Healthcare – (314) 273-1252. BJC warns that call wait times may be long.

If you are age 60 or above, or are a homebound adult, Aging Ahead can help you get registered for a vaccine, coordinate transportation to and from your vaccination site, or help you get a vaccination at home if you are unable to leave your house. You can reach them by calling (636) 207-4209.

For more information about the vaccination roll-out in St. Louis and the state of Missouri, please visit the State of Missouri’s Stronger Together website and St. Louis County’s Coronavirus Information Center.

You may have concerns about the safety and efficacy of the available vaccines. Here are some trusted sources that can help explain how the different vaccines work, as well as dispel myths and misinformation that you may have seen online:

Trusted Resources

coronaAs you seek information about the coronavirus, make sure your information is from a trusted source. Many sources can exaggerate, or even fabricate, news in an effort to create panic.

We recommend these online resources for accurate information on COVID-19:

 

For Kids

Your child or teenager might have lots of questions about the virus and the pandemic. Maybe the change in routines has them, or even yourself, thrown off.  Here are some resources on how to talk about the pandemic, emotions related to the pandemic, and information on how to keep your child healthy during this time: