Southwest Messenger - April 19th, 2020

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Community Focus
Southwest Public Libraries (SPL) is extending closure
of its two locations, Grove City Library and Westland Area
Library, through at least May 4, in continued efforts to
help mitigate the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
With Governor DeWine’s extension of the stay-at-home
order and projected analysis from experts that the pandemic
has yet to peak, SPL’s extended closure is critical to
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help protect the health of the community.
“We want to do our part to fight the spread of the virus,”
said Director Mark Shaw. “It’s important for the sake of
our patrons, our staff, our community, and our healthcare
workers. It’s a trying time for everyone, and we thank our
patrons for their continued understanding and support.”
The book drops remain closed and locked during this
period and patrons are asked to hold on to materials
at this time. Hold and due dates have been readjusted
and patrons should ignore any due notices they
receive during this time. While the library is closed,
nothing is due, no fees will accrue, and reserves will
not be sent back.
SPL remains dedicated to serving the public during
this closure via digital content. Patrons can
●Use a wooden pallet or scrap lumber to create a
box to hold the compost. The box size can vary based on
your materials and how much compost you make. For
more information on how to build this box, go to extension2.missouri.edu/g6957.
Once a compost bin is built, add grass clippings,
food scraps (but no meat or dairy products) and leaves
to the bin and turn it weekly, Snyder says.
“Use it for a student science project and watch
decomposition happen,” she said.
Get crafty
If rain dampens Earth Day this year, there are several
crafts that can mark this year’s event, Snyder
said.
●Create a bug hotel: Use an empty, clean soup can
for the base. Roll strips of newspaper, printer paper or
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access SPL’s digital library 24/7 at www.swpl.org, featuring
e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, streaming music
and movies, research databases, self-learning courses, and
much more.
Ohio residents without a library card can register
online to get a temporary barcode to access digital content.
Southwest Public Libraries serves southwest Franklin
county and surrounding areas through its two branches,
the Grove City Library and Westland Area Library. The
library system provides access to millions of items through
a consortium partnership with 17 central Ohio libraries
and offers an array of services including public PCs, meeting
rooms, and vibrant programs for all ages.
For more information, visit www.swpl.org.
COTA Plus still in service in Grove City
In an effort to reduce the risk of spreading infectious
disease, the Central Ohio Transit Authority
(COTA) requests customers limit non-essential bus
travel until further notice. COTA is assessing and
directing its service daily, based on the needs of the
community.
Line 61 to Grove City is no longer in service, but
COTA Plus is still in service. All services have been
modified.
• Line 61 to Grove City is no longer in service.
COTA Plus is still in service in Grove City. Please find
the adjusted schedules on the Major Service Change
Announcements web page.
• COTA has temporarily suspended AirConnect service.
• COTA has temporarily suspended Night Owl service.
Garage sale permits
Effective from Wednesday, April 8, Grove City
garage sale permits will no longer be issued until further
notice. For more information, visit
www.grovecityohio.gov.
DORA suspended
The Town Center Designated Outdoor Refreshment
around the southwest
COTA announced all fares are waived for bus service,
including COTA Plus, effective immediately.
Bus riders should:
• Enter the buses from the back. The front bus
doors will be closed. This is to provide their drivers
some distance from the public.
• Don’t sit right next to another rider. Maintain as
much physical distance between riders as possible.
• Hand sanitizer will be available on the bus. Use it
when you get on and off.
COTA reserves the flexibility to make adjustments
to bus schedules as this situation evolves.
For the latest service information from COTA, visit
the COTA website, call COTA Customer Care at 614-
228-1776 or sign-up for text or email alerts at
www.COTA.com/alerts.
Area (DORA) is in conflict with maintaining the community’s
health and safety. DORA is suspended until
further notice.
Mayor’s court sessions suspended
To promote the safety of the Grove City community
and staff, Mayor’s Court sessions are suspended until
April 29. Call 614-277-1715 with questions or concerns.
magazines into straws and place in the can. Add sticks
and bark until the can is stuffed full. Hang outside to
allow insects a place to hide.
●Make a nature wreath: Go for a walk and collect
items from nature such as leaves, pine cones or flowers.
Braid together strips of fabric from an old T-shirt
to form into a circle. Add the natural items with hot
glue or weave into the fabric. Add a ribbon and hang.
●Make eye-spy binoculars: Decorate two toilet
paper rolls and glue or tape them together. Attach
string to make a strap. Go for a hike to look for birds.
●Create a critter: Use egg cartons, toilet paper
tubes and other household materials to create an animal.
Decide where that animal lives or what it eats
based on the adaptations you give it.