Shasta Public Libraries closes all three branches amid coronavirus surge

As coronavirus cases continue to climb, all Shasta County libraries will be closed for the second time.

As those cases climb - all shasta county libraries are closing as of tomorrow.

New at 5 -- action news now reporter ana torrea shows us why local leaders decided to pull the plug on the community service.

Trt:12 ana torrea atorreanews library goers are making sure they're stocked up on their favorite books today that's because the libraries in burney, andreson, and redding will be closed.

But the libraries will still be offering curbside pickup take vo* it's a rush to get their favorite books.

Take sot* trt:02 marlene loper visits library often we really wanted to stock up before their closed for a bit take vo* because of the surge in coronavirus cases the shasta public libraries will closing its doors... again.

Take sot* trt:08 rochelle carr shasta public libraries director all of the books you want to check out we will offer them and bring them to your car, so we've shifted to more of an online holds and curbside pickup take vo* while book lovers understand why it needs to happen take sot* trt:12 marlene loper visits library often i was really sadddened and i understand that they have to be because of covid and it's kind of distressing that the outbreak is up again that the library has to close take vo* even though people won't be able to visit their local library for awhile... the shasta public libraries will still be keeping a heavy virtual presence.

Take sot* trt:07 rochelle carr shasta public libraries director our staff is really busy creating online content, we have storytime online, and we book harvesting coming up for kids ana tag* trt:18 ana torrea atorreanews the shasta public libaries say it doesn't know how long the libraries will be closed, it will still be offering wifi within its parking lot area.

Reporting in redding, ana torera, action news now coverage you can count on.

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