The Charlotte Library’s doors are closed at least until April 6.

Woodruff asks patrons who know what books, DVDs or other resources they are looking for to call (802-425-3864) or email (info@charlottepubliclibrary.org). The library staff will package requests and leave them on the library porch with the recipient’s name.

For people who are unable to leave their home, the library will offer home delivery.

There are additional digital offerings on Libby, which is an app for audio books and e-books for use with your library card, Woodruff said in a letter on the library’s website.

Items that are checked out don’t have to be renewed; the library is automatically renewing them.

People who live in Charlotte who do not have a library card can get cards remotely by calling or emailing.

The Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg anticipates being closed for the duration of the school closure but will re-evaluate in late March.

“This was a difficult choice, but as is becoming clear that viruses have no respect for boundaries,” Library Director Beth Royer said in a letter on the library’s website.

Like other area libraries they can deliver books “if you are desperately in need of reading material.”

The library brought a moment of levity to the serious situation on its Facebook page:

“Due dates be damned, they will not matter until April 6 so relax. You can return stuff in the meantime, we will be checking the drop box, Wi-Fi stays on if you need to use your device in the parking lot. We will be instituting a system for materials pickup if you need something in the meantime, possibly curbside pickup.”

Get in touch with requests or questions by email (library@carpentercarse.org) or phone 482-2878. Keep up to date by visiting the website at carpentercarse.org.