NYPL Cancels All Programs And Events Through March As Preventive Measure To Minimize Coronavirus Spread Including The Roosevelt Island Branch Library

The New York Public Library announced today that it is cancelling all events and programs through the end of March

Please be advised that as a preventative measure to minimize the possible spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all @nypl programs and events are canceled through March 31. All locations will remain open at this time. Please visit our website for updates. https://t.co/wys1vbAfg9

— NY Public Library (@nypl) March 12, 2020

including at the

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 Roosevelt Island branch.

Patrons, the Library has decided to suspend all public-facing programs beginning Friday, March 13, through at least the end of March. Please bear with us during this public health crisis. Stay safe.

— RooseveltIslandLib (@LibRoosevelt) March 12, 2020

UPDATE 3/13 - NYPL locations, including Roosevelt Island, will close March 14 through at least March 31.

As a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and ensure the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all @nypl locations will be closed starting March 14 through at least March 31. Please visit our website for more updates: https://t.co/Fx0wz8GSr4

— NY Public Library (@nypl) March 13, 2020