This paper focuses on the strategies the Academic libraries can employ to help curb the spread of covid-19 and remain relevant in Past-Covid-19 pandemic with a specific focus on State libraries in South- Eastern Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. The descriptive survey design was adopted for study. The population of the study is three hundred and sixty-six (366) which is also the sample size of the study. Census sampling technique was used. The study revealed that challenges such as Inadequate funding, Poor technological infrastructure. Lack of skilled personnel, Lack of Technological Gadget, Lack of internet as things that may affect the effective implementation of the strategies. Consequently, it was concluded that librarians in Nigeria should, as a matter of urgency, develop new skill sets tailored towards providing and redirecting library service delivery in support of learning in a virtual environment. It was recommended among others that strategies such as creation of functional library websites, use of social media networks, social distancing, managing remote working, limiting users numbers, promoting hygiene were identified as ways in which academic libraries can adopt to help curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Also Academic libraries in Nigeria should be given their pride of place as academic hubs, through adequate funding to be able to meet up with global best practices.