A few new items

Here are a few of the new Adult fiction books and some new Kid's DVDs.

How to find books in the library

Here's the info about how to see what we have.

OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) http://opac.libraryworld.com/opac/signin.php

Enter: Harrisville (no password needed).

 Call if you need help figuring out how to use it.

When you click on the link you will see the drop down menu where you can select searching by Title, Author, Subject, etc. Then when you find what you are looking for, you will see that we have 1 Holding, and 1 available. If it says 1 Holding, 0 available, then our copy is checked out.

Call or email me a list of what you want and I will be in touch about what time you should pick it up. Thanks!     

Curbside service

Curbside service has begun! Library hours are in a bit of flux, as the librarian has various on-line meetings with other librarians throughout the day. So it is best to call.
-Books, DVDs, CDs may be checked out, but not magazines or newspapers.
- Curbside pickup will look just like it did as we phased into closing: patrons can call or email their requests.Items will
be placed in the pick-up bin with patron’s name. This will be done 15 minutes prior to pick up time to avoid contact.
- Returned materials should be placed in the book slot in the door, as usual, and will be quarantined for at least 72 hours, then covers wiped with disinfectant before being checked out again.
-Although we will be taking every precaution possible, we cannot guarantee that library material is free of the COVID-19 virus. We therefore recommend that all borrowed library material be quarantined in your home for at least 4 days prior to use. The lending period had been extended to 3 weeks (rather than 2) to allow for this.
-No donations will be accepted at the library.
- Virtual programs will continue.
- Patrons can email materials to the library to be printed and staff will leave them in the bin, just like any other curbside pickup.

Fiber Arts Group is at it again.

I'm pleased to report that I FINISHED my scarf, with only a minimal amount of "un-knitting". Here it is!

Mandy says: Hi Susan and all the fiber artists!

I finally finished the blue silk linen sweater... I’ll get photos soon. 
For my next adventure, I’m going to knit this cute pullover in a lovely superwash merino. For a real challenge, I have decided to knit it continental style. I’m hoping if I can do this, it will help improve my gauge and speed!

Miss you all!

Mandy

Sue says: Finally, the quilt is real and I gave it to them

before the baby was born!

Penny made a face mask cowl. How cool is that!

Resuming Curbside Service

The library is still closed to the public.

 We plan to resume curbside services on May 18^th as the “Stay at Home” order has been “loosened”. This is what it looks like:

-Books, DVDs, CDs may be checked out, but not magazines or newspapers. One staff member will be permitted in the building at a time.

- Curbside pickup will look just like it did as we phased into closing: patrons can call or email their requests and let us know what time they will be picking up materials. Staff will pull materials, place in the pick-up bin with patron’s name. Items will be placed in the pick-up bin 15 minutes prior to pick up time to avoid contact.

- Returned materials should be placed in the book slot in the door, as usual, and will be quarantined for 72 hours, then covers wiped with disinfectant before being checked out again.

-No donations will be accepted at the library.

- Virtual programs will continue.

- Patrons can email materials to the library to be printed and staff will leave them in the bin, just like any other curbside pickup.
- Although we will be taking every precaution possible, we cannot guarantee that library material is free of the COVID-19 virus. We therefore recommend that all borrowed library material be quarantined in your home for at least 4 days prior to use. The lending period had been extended to 3 weeks (rather than 2) to allow for this.

Revolutionary Story Time for kids

American Independence Museum has a  free Revolutionary Story Time program online.  The  education manager reads a book, leads an activity, and shares accompanying educational materials on their YouTube channel regularly.  They currently have 4 Revolutionary Story Times online and will be posting more soon.

Revolutionary Story Time - A Fine Dessert https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo3RugRBEgI_riuPIXOu9m4BR3PSExJHB 

Revolutionary Story Time - Mumbet's Declaration of Independence https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo3RugRBEgI_ylEQD35FdCAMmPzotZfUw

Revolutionary Story Time - Gingerbread for Liberty  https://youtu.be/jQT7LuNEW8M

Revolutionary Story Time - What Does it Means to be American? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo3RugRBEgI8Wn36iuAJDZiKU3R2ljL0e

Brought to you by Children's librarian, Kris Finnegan.

Spring at the library

It's a lovely sunny day. The daffodils are blooming. Time to get out and enjoy some fresh air.