CCPL staff member at Otranto Road Library tests positive for COVID-19, branch closed

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library was notified by a staff member of the Otranto Road Regional Library on the evening of July 1 that they tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has interacted with the public through curbside services. 

Charleston County Public Library staff implemented our response plan, per CDC and DHEC guidelines, listed below:

1. The entire branch was cleaned and sanitized by a certified third party contractor. 
2. All employees known to come in contact with this individual are being notified and self-quarantine guidelines are being followed. 
3. Otranto Road Library, located at 2261 Otranto Road in North Charleston, is currently closed to the public and will remain closed until further notice.
4. Items (books, DVD's, etc.) that had been placed on hold for curbside pick-up will not be available at this time. 
5. The book drop/return at the Otranto Road Library will also be closed. All fines/fees associated to late material are currently being waived. Patrons may also return their items to another library location.
6. Patrons of this branch interested in receiving materials should place holds for pick-up at another location. There are 17 other library locations available. Visit www.ccpl.org/branches for the list. 
7. Charleston County Government continues to offer PPE and cleaning supplies to CCPL employees for its facilities. 
8. CCPL has been working with DHEC in ensuring all best practices are implemented in our service models that would help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as we continue serving our patrons.