COVID-19 Tools & Information
On Our Website
Drive-Thru Library Service
We offer minimum- and no-contact drive-through service in our bookdrop lane. Visit this page for details. The library building is open. Masks are required.
Library Cards
If you are in the Longview, WA service area and do not yet have a card, you can register for a digital card. We'll contact you
shortly to replace your temporary ID with a barcode. Your Longview Library card barcode and PIN will get you into all of our online services, including hoopla, Washington Anytime Library, and
subscription databases like
Lynda, Auto Repair Source, and Consumer Reports.
Kids' Stuff
Find information about our virtual storytimes, ebooks, a reading and activity challenge, home-learning support, and more. Many of these resources do not require a
library card thanks to gifts from database vendors and others. Check this page periodically as we are still adding to it.
eBooks & Digital Entertainment
Here you'll find information about our current offerings for eBooks, e-audiobooks, movies, music, and more. Some require a library card. If you live within our Longview, WA service
area and do not yet have a library card, you can get a free digital card.
Small Business Recovery Resources
This a growing list of organizations offering information and help for small businesses and employees during and after the pandemic.
Ask a Librarian
We're here for your information needs! If you have questions
about your library account or connecting to any of our digital resources, this is also the place to go.
General COVID-19 Information
Back to Work Safely
This site, sponsored by AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) features expert, industry-specific guidance for both businesses and consumers to safely re-open and re-engage as they emerge from the
COVID-19 quarantines.
Back to Work Toolkit
A downloadable toolkit and other resources for reopening the office and getting back to work.
Cowlitz Covid Info: The Cowlitz County Incident Management Team (IMT) is providing this site
to keep residents informed and provide resources for the community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Washington State COVID-19 website
The latest updates on the COVID-19 response from the State of Washington
City of Longview COVID-19 Response
Local information and resources regarding COVID-19.
Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by COVID-19
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has developed a list of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the Coronavirus.
(En español)
Health & Wellness
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990 (or text TalkWithUs to 66746) provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing
emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. En español.
NAMI of Southwest Washington
Information and online support groups from the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Legal Issues
Washington Law Help:
New legal resources specific to Coronavirus-related employment, healthcare and other issues from the Northwest Justice Project, including
Tenant Rights Information.
COVID-19: News & Research
Newspaper Databases
Access state, national and worldwide newspapers using your library card.
Last update: 5/8/2020
