Updates from NWRLS: Covid-19 RapidTest, Virtual Programs, and Art Heist

Sarah Burris from the Northwest Regional Library System was on The Mix with Caleb Jordan and Dana Erskine. Sarah talked about how reference librarians at NWRLS have been walking community members  through the process of signing up for Covid-19 testing. 

Walk-on COVID-19 Rapid Test Registration Steps

You must register for an appointment online. Testing available for ages 5 – 18+. Click the link below and follow the instructions provided. 

• Click on the image that says “Click here to make an appointment” (www.co-verify.com/)
• Click on the Patient icon. Select Register if you are a new user. If not a new user, sign in with your
  username and password.
•  Once you register, sign in with your username and password.
• Select Choose Laboratory.
•  Select either Walk-on Clinic – PCB or Walk-on Clinic – Lynn Haven.
• Click on the ‘Make Appointment’ button.
• A calendar will open. This works best on a computer rather than a mobile device. Click directly on the
  date number like the 5 (in January 5th). A new menu will open.
•  Select the test type: RapidTest 1, 2, or 3.
•  Select appointment time. If you chose a date that all the times are greyed out – that date is out of
  appointments. Choose an available time slot and click submit.
•  You should receive a confirmation email with your appointment time.

Trouble Registering?

Call the Bay County Citizen Information Center at 850-248-6090. The CIC staff cannot book an appointment for you, but can assist you through the process by phone.

No computer?

• Bay County Public Library (898 W. 11th Street, Panama City) has 1 hour free computer sessions. Hours
  are Mon – Wed (9 am – 7 pm) Thurs – Sat (9 am – 5 pm). Please do not come to the library if you are
  sick.
• If you have been exposed or have symptoms, call a friend or family member to help you through the
  registration process by phone.

Program’s at NWRLS

Sarah talked about hours remaining the same, story times for early literacy, and a virtual Mardi Gras murder mystery. 

Art History with the Artist and the Librarian

Sarah talks about her Zoom program at the library called “Art History with the Artist and the Librarian.” It will be every second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm central time. Next Month she will be talking about Art Heist. Sign up is still available at NWRLS.com.