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Curbside delivery at Mohr Library

Mohr Library and many other Rhode Island libraries are offering you the chance to get materials that are available at their individual locations. Eventually you will be able to place holds and have items delivered between locations as well.

To take advantage of curbside delivery in Johnston, please call or email. You will be connected with someone who can help explain their procedure, which conforms to recommendations from the greater library community. Staff will also help you to identify things you would like and will be familiar with alternatives in print or electronic form.

Please bear in mind that they are operating with limited staff and might have to take down your contact information so they can call you back shortly.

They will ask you to limit your selections for curbside to five items during this first phase of this effort.

When you drive up, or walk up, please have your mobile phone if you have one and library card number and call them.

Otherwise, please knock. Staff will bring your package out and set it on a table outside, or just inside our door if the weather is bad. We ask that you wait from a distance while your things are brought out, even though they will be happy to see you. Staff will be wearing masks and gloves for your protection.

This plan is based on recommendations from the Rhode Island Department of Health, which states that books are believed to present a low risk for transmission of viruses.

Please, email (info@mohrlibrary.org) or call (401-231-4980) to reserve up to five items which are currently available at the library. They will be available for contactless pickup 24 hours later. Sports canceled

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, CDC recommendations and Gov. Raimondo’s recent announcement, the Johnston Parks and Recreation Department has canceled all T-ball and track programs.

Just a reminder that the parking lot and walking track at Johnston War Memorial Park are open. Please note that the bathrooms, playground, and office will remain close. Please make use of masks and social distancing.

‘Blue Line’ patch now offered by Johnston Police

The Johnston Police Department is now selling “Blue Line” edition collectible patches. All of the proceeds from the sale of the patches will support Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the work it does for the families of fallen police officers.

To purchase a patch, visit ibpo-local307-johnstonri.square.site. Medicare eligibility

Coronavirus is presenting many challenges in the Rhode Island community for Medicare eligibles. Help with understanding Medicare health insurance is becoming an issue as companies transform their business processes. Luckily, local Medicare health plan agents are available and can operate remotely. Get no-cost help understanding Medicare health plan benefits from multiple insurance companies. Call today at 241-7985.

Historical Society cancels May meeting

The Johnston Historical Society has canceled its May 27 program, which was to feature food historian David Stone due to COVID-19 and too large of a risk for a small room. There has been no further announcement about the society’s upcoming June meeting.

The society, located at Johnston Historical Society Museum Barn, 101 Putnam Pike, Johnston, will be on summer hiatus with no executive board meetings and general meetings for the summer.

Help make a house a home

The Furniture Bank of RI, a nonprofit corporation, needs bureaus, complete twin or double beds, kitchen sets, mattresses, and other household furniture that you no longer need. To help a less fortunate family through your charitable donation of good used furniture, call 831-5511 to arrange for pick up. All donated articles must be in good condition.

Did you know?

June, named after Juno, the goddess of marriage, is the sixth month of the year, and is one of the four months with a length of 30 days. Just like the month of May, no other month begins on the same day as June. This is also the month with the longest daylight hours of the year. SunriseScoops@aol.com. Photos in jpg format are accepted and news can include community events, promotions, academic news and nonprofit events. Email today and see your news in our column in the Johnston Sun Rise. Please include a daytime telephone number in case we require any further information.