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COVID-19 Update:
Updated: Sep 30, 2020
The Library’s Phase 3 services to begin.
In Phase 3, our priorities continue to be the health and safety of staff, users and the community at large and providing convenient access to collections of materials in all formats. An additional goal of Phase 3 is providing access the Library’s public computers, scanners and printers, equipment that we recognize not everyone in our community may have at home.
Beginning Thursday, October 1, the following services will resume.
In Phase 3, our priorities continue to be the health and safety of staff, users and the community at large and providing convenient access to collections of materials in all formats. An additional goal of Phase 3 is providing access the Library’s public computers, scanners and printers, equipment that we recognize not everyone in our community may have at home.
Beginning Thursday, October 1, the following services will resume.
- Use of photocopy machines
- Fax service
- Notary service (please contact library to check for the availability of a notary before you come in)
- Payment of fines and fees at self-checkout stations and Circulation or Reception Desks by
credit/debit card, Apply Pay, Google Play or Tap to Pay
- You can register for appointments online or by contacting the Library.
Appointments are for a maximum of 45-minutes in length per day, per library account and can only be
reserved the day before. Computer sessions are for quick research, job-related searches and other priority needs.
Sessions are not for entertainment, such as watching TV shows or YouTube videos
View the Library Computer Use FAQ. - Print and scan documents as part of a computer appointment
- Print from home and pick-up at Library
Due to the COVID-19 situation and limited capacity orders, the Main Library will be closed November 3, 2020 to serve as a precinct for the election. It will reopen Wednesday, November 4 at 10 AM.
Request materials and wait for confirmation that they are ready to be picked up. When you arrive at the Library, park in the designated pick-up location and call to let us know you have arrived. Librarians will deliver the materials to your open trunk or hatch.
Check out our collection of Binge Boxes, featuring several titles in a variety of genres. One check out - multiple movies!
Join us for a 3D design program. Follow along as a different object is created using Tinkercad, which will then be printed on the Library's 3D printer. This virtual program will take place on Zoom on November 7 at 3 PM and November 14 at 10 AM. Register to receive connection details. For students in 6th-12th grades.
Looking for a resource to help boost math and reading skills at the same time? Watch a short video tutorial by Ms. Carrie to learn how to use TumbleMath.
Join Dr. Tara Hayes for the Film Discussion series. November's title is "Clemency" directed by Chinonye Chukwu. This virtual program will take place on Zoom on November 9 at 7 PM. Register to receive connection details.
Join Dr. Tara Hayes for the BOOKED Discussion series. November's title is "Everything Inside" by Edwidge Danticat. This virtual program will take place on Zoom on November 16 at 7 PM. Register to receive connection details.
Join Karen Imarisio for the Art in Literature series. November's discussion is about the role of art dealers in art history. This virtual program will take place on Zoom on November 12 at 10 AM. Register to receive connection details.
Voter Guides provided by the League of Women Voters are now available at the Library. Printed copies are available at both branches and an electronic version is available at LWV's website.
Join the Friends of the Library for the BOOKTalks discussion series. November's title is "Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson. This virtual program will take place on Zoom on November 4 at 7 PM and November 6 at 10 AM. Register to receive connection details.
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Returned materials will remain on your library account until they are quarantined, cleaned, and ready to re-shelve. This could take 5 to 7 days. If your account isn't updated after 7 days, please let us know.
Reading on a Kindle Paperwhite? You can borrow many great titles from our OverDrive collection. OverDrive titles work on most Kindles, Apple and Android, devices as well as computer
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