While new COVID-19 case numbers are certainly spiking in Florida, there’s plenty of ways to protect yourself and others, like wearing a mask, social distancing and washing your hands. However, one thing you shouldn’t do is nuke library books.
The issue is apparently rampant enough that The Temple Terrace Public Library had to post a reminder to patrons on its Facebook page Monday afternoon.
“Temple Terrace and all Hillsborough County Library Cooperative libraries quarantine all materials for 72 hours after they are returned,” reads the post. “Please do NOT attempt to microwave library materials as the RFID tags, located inside, will catch fire. Stay safe out there.”
The comment section of this post is filled with mostly jokes, but one person replied with arguably the most relevant comment: “We’re never going to make it as a species.”
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This article appears in Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2020.