Due to the nationwide increase in COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates a state-wide mask mandate is in place for Illinois. As of August 30, 2021, everyone over the age of two, is required to wear a mask in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Chillicothe Public Library strives to be a point of clarity and a provider of accurate information. Science has shown that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and everyone over the age of 12 is able to receive one of the three approved vaccine options. If you still need to be vaccinated, we will be hosting Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that was put into place during the pandemic to assist families with internet costs. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
“Freedom’s Eve,” January 1, 1863, came after the Emancipation proclamation address by Abraham Lincoln, which freed enslaved people in the United States. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when the remaining enslaved black Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) have opened a COVID-19 Special enrollment Period (SEP) that will be open until August 15, 2021. You can visit healthcare.gov to enroll. Anyone without insurance has access to coverage regardless of your circumstances. No documentation is required and coverage will begin the next month after enrollment. Visit Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
