COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Read on for resources and library service updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event Guidelines

Effective August 2021

Masks are required while inside the Library, but optional for outdoor events.

For in-person events in the Activity Room, only registrants (and one parent/caregiver when applicable) will be allowed entry.

Events are subject to change based on Restore Illinois guidelines.

Latest Service Update

July 30, 2021

Due to the rapid increase in COVID cases, movement of Cook County to the substantial rate of transmission category, and the highly contagious and potentially more dangerous nature of the Delta variant, effective Monday, August 2, everyone entering the library will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.

Thank you for your cooperation!

COVID-19 Resources

Employment

Stimulus check calculator
Illinois Helps Volunteer Management System (medical volunteers are badly needed)
How to apply for unemployment benefits if you are out of work during Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown

Financial Support

Arts for Illinois Relief Fund provides financial relief to workers and organizations in the creative industries impacted by COVID-19

Food & Groceries

Niles Township Food Pantry
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Food Connection - Illinois Department of Human Services
United Way of Metro Chicago Neighborhood Resources
Youth of MCC is providing grocery and medicine delivery services for seniors in Morton Grove and Skokie—call or text 708-859-1483 to apply (learn more)

Restaurants

Morton Grove restaurants that are still open and offering takeout/delivery

Village of Morton Grove
Niles Township
Maine Township
Cook County
State of Illinois
- All In Illinois is an initiative to get people to stay home to keep people safe
- Resources in different languages (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, Urdu, Tagalog, and Hindi)
- Unemployment Benefits
- Economic Assistance
- Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

World Health Organization
Center for Disease Control
MedlinePlus
Illinois Department of Health (COVID-19 in Illinois)

Blog posts

Coronavirus and You: Facts and Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy

Disability Community Support

Caretaker Resources

Dealing with COVID-19 for Special Educators, Therapists, & Families
Child Mind Institute Supporting Parents During COVID-19
Coronavirus Daily Tip videos
Chicagoland available childcare workers during COVID-19
Plain Language Information on COVID-19

Activities & Entertainment

COVID-19 blog updates