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Culver City Julian Dixon Library to Offer Sidewalk Service
Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
What’s Open in LA County
Free COVID-19 Testing Available
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1. Safe Assembly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The City shares our community’s outrage over the tragic death of George Floyd, as well asyears of injustice and systemic racism. We fully support peaceful assembly and protests.Due to COVID-19, we want to remind everyone to be safe and, to the extent possible, please remember to:
City Council extends its condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd and continues to support the peaceful protests of his tragic death.
3. Culver City Julian Dixon Library to Offer Sidewalk Service
LA County Library is offering sidewalk service holds pickup at select library locations beginning Monday, June 8. All bookdrops will also reopen for item returns that day. This is the first step of a phased reopening, with additional locations and hours to be added at a later date.Sidewalk service begins at 24 libraries, including Culver City Julian Dixon Library, and on the LA County Library website on June 8. Holds may be picked up Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm. Libraries remain closed to the public, but staff are answering phone lines during the hours of 9 am – 6 pm, Monday - Friday. Please note: due to civil unrest, sidewalk service may be delayed at some locations. Please check online or call (310) 559-1676 for the latest information.
New holds can be placed starting June 8 using the online catalog on the LA County Library website, or over the phone. Customers with existing holds that were paused when libraries closed will also be notified of availability. Once holds are fulfilled, customers will be notified. To pick up, customers will be asked to call the library when they arrive, and their holds will be brought out to an outdoor table. Customers will be able to retrieve the item(s) without any direct contact with staff.
Additionally, bookdrops at all of LA County Library’s 85 locations will reopen for item returns on June 8. All returned materials will be quarantined before being reissued, as recommended by health officials. All due dates on existing checkouts have been extended to July 15. Due dates on new item checkouts will follow standard borrowing schedules. Customers should check their accounts for item due dates and assure items are returned to bookdrops.The Library’s digital offerings —including activity ideas, Virtual Storytime, and our online summer reading program for all ages—continue to be available on the Coronavirus web page of the LA County Library website.
4. Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
As businesses reopen and as peaceful protests occur, please be aware that you could have COVID-19 and not know it.
The best protection against COVID-19 continues to be to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, self-isolate if you are sick, practice physical distancing, and wear a clean face covering when in contact with others from outside your household.
People who have underlying health conditions remain at much greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, so it will continue to be very important for our vulnerable residents to stay at home as much as possible, to have groceries and medicine delivered, and to call your physician immediately if you have even mild symptoms. If you don’t have a physician, dial 211. If it’s an emergency, dial 911.
Outdoor Museums, Open Air Galleries, Botanical Gardens, and other Outdoor Exhibition Space
Beach Piers
Recreation and Community Centers
Basketball and Volleyball Courts
Baseball and Soccer Fields
Youth Sports Leagues
Gyms/Fitness Centers, including in Multi-unit Housing
Public Pools
Indoor Museums, Galleries and Zoos
Bars and Nightclubs that Don’t Serve Food
Arcades, Bowling Alleys, Movie Theaters, Live Performance Theaters, Concert Halls and Venues, Stadiums, Arenas, Gaming Facilities, Theme Parks, and Festivals
Grocery Stores, Certified Farmers’ Markets, Farm and Produce Stands, Supermarkets, Food Banks, Convenience Stores, Wholesale Clubs, and Pharmacies
Pet Food Stores, Animal Daycare and Boarding Facilities, and Veterinary Clinics
Stores that Sell Products Needed for Your Home, such as Hardware, Building, Home Appliance, and Pool Supply Stores
Lower-Risk Retail Stores, such as Bookstores, Jewelry Stores, Furniture Stores, Toy Stores, and Clothing Stores
CLOSED FOR NOW
Nail Salons
Spa Services (e.g., massage, facials, waxing)
Healthcare Services
OPEN: Clinics, Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Offices, Optometrists, Mental or Behavioral Health Providers, and other Healthcare Settings
6. Free COVID-19 Testing Available
Appointments continue to be available, but there have been some temporary test site closures. If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as extreme shortness of breath, contact your physician immediately. If it is an emergency, dial 911.
LA County strongly encourages all LA County residents who are interested in being tested to first contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test a their facility. If you do not have access to this care or are unable to contact them, free testing is available across the County. Priority is given to those who meet the criteria below.
Persons with the following symptoms:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fevers
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
New loss of sense of smell
OR
Persons without symptoms who meet the following criteria:
8. Let's make a Culver City connection and talk soon. We’ll call YOU!
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you or another Culver City resident would like a check-in call for a quick chat, let us know. Our friendly City staff are making weekly phone calls to any residents 18 and older just to say “hi," see how you are doing, or offer information and resources. You don’t need a reason—we’ll call you. If you would like to sign-up for the weekly phone call program, give us a ring at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
9. Do You Need a Volunteer?
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
