The Downtown Branch of the St. Joseph Public Library is temporarily closing due to a staff member being diagnosed with COVID-19.
According to Library Director Mary Beth Revels, the staff member doesn't work directly with patrons, but has had contact with multiple staff members. As a precaution the branch is asking all staff who have been exposed to shelter-in-place for two weeks.
The branch plans to reopen to the public on Friday, September 25.
Patrons who have items on hold will be contacted to schedule a pick up at another branch until the library is able to reopen.