Lincoln Public Library
The library will be closed through at least March 29. All items currently checked out will automatically have a new due date of April 6, and fines for items due during this closure will be waived. The library is always open online: contact a librarian, borrow books and movies, read the paper, and more. Check the library’s website at lincolnpl.org or call 781-259-8465 for further updates. The Friends of the Lincoln Library are also suspending collections and sales of used books and other materials. Please do not bring used books, CDs, or DVDs to Bemis Hall until further notice.
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
L-S is creating learning continuity plans in the event of extended school closure. The Learning Continuity Steering Committee began meeting this week and is researching what has been done already in other schools, particularly those in Asia during the SARS epidemic.
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Effectively immediately, the deCordova is closing its indoor galleries and will remain closed until the planned late April opening of its spring exhibition, Visionary New England. Members and guests are welcome to the outdoor Sculpture Park, and the gates will now be open for free admission in order to minimize staff with the public in handling cash or credit cards.
Real restaurant
Real is setting up an online ordering system with a reduced menu at www.keepitreallincoln.com as well as its regular takeout menu. Staff can take credit card numbers over the phone and deliver food to your car. The restaurant itself has also reduced the number of tables to allow more space between diners and is following CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing.
Churches
The First Parish in Lincoln has decided to move its services online for March 15, 22, and 29. The church has also closed both of its buildings to all gatherings until April 1. This week’s worship on Sunday morning will be streamed using Facebook Live — click on this link to view.
St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church is also live-streaming services at www.stanneslincoln.org/live.
Re: the deCordova, “minimize staff with the public in handling cash or credit cards”, I have been wondering about that. From what I can tell cash, mail, paper products all present a very minimum threat.
People, people you don’t know in particular that may have recently sneezed on said material is a different matter but I am wondering about cash and mail. From what I can tell from what I read in the, in I think it was the WSJ, Dr Fauci seems to think the risk of mail and money is minimal. Wondering if anyone else has information.