Library Closed to Public Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
In consideration of the well-being of
our staff and community, based on the evidence that social distancing inhibits the spread of disease, the library is closed until further notice. Please watch the library website and social media accounts for more updates. (edited 3-31-20)
FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR 6-13-20
FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR 6-13-20
I am happy to announce the library is moving to Phase 2 of our reopening plan, the preparatory phase, on Monday by opening the building to staff!
During this phase:
>the building receives a thorough cleaning,
>new materials are cataloged and prepared for lending,
>a quarantine area and procedure is set up for the reopening of the drop box, and
>plans and procedures are worked out for the next phase.
>new materials are cataloged and prepared for lending,
>a quarantine area and procedure is set up for the reopening of the drop box, and
>plans and procedures are worked out for the next phase.
We are eager to get physical items back into the hands of the community, so we promise not to take any more time than necessary to get to the next phase which includes porch pick-up! In the meantime, please continue to use our online resources, and always feel free to ask for assistance.
Watch social media and/or our website for future updates. Links to social media can be found in the left sidebar of the our website. We truly look forward to welcoming everyone back to the library in the safest way possible.
--Vicki Varick, Library Director
THE BASICS
FINES
No fines will accrue until two weeks after the library re-opens with limited services.
OUTDOOR BOOK DROP LOCKED
Please keep your items at home and return them once the library reopens.
NEW HOLDS AND INTERLIBRARY LOAN
REQUESTS
Requests can be made, but items will not be pulled/requested until after the closure ends.
OPPORTUNITIES WHILE THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED
- Recorded programs are offered on our YouTube Channel.
- Live programs are offered via Zoom*, an online group video (or no video) service that can also be accessed by phone. Help getting started with Zoom is available. It's easier than you think!
STORYTIME WITH MISS ALEXIS (edited 5-4-20)
Miss Alexis is posting a short storytime each week on YouTube, along with a related activity. Watch our Facebook page or YouTube channel each Tuesday. The current week's storytime is available for at least six days, Tuesday-Sunday.
HANGING AT HOME WITH MISS ALEXIS (added 4-11-20)
Miss Alexis posts a short video on YouTube twice a month with something fun to make with stuff you can find at home. Watch our Facebook page or YouTube channel the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Previous recordings remain available to watch.
ALL BOOKED UP (added 5-4-20)
Our adult book discussion group meets on Zoom* the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM, and the 1st Friday of the month at 1:00PM. Titles are posted in our newsletter, on our website, and on social media.
CHIT CHAT (added 5-4-20)
Talk to your librarians and each other on Tuesdays at 7:00PM or Fridays at 11:00AM on Zoom*. Catch up on what we've all been doing. It's like standing at the circulation desk.
MEDITATION AND STRESS RELIEF (added 5-4-20)
Yoga and dance instructor Catrina Ledoux leads you through a series of gentle stress relieving chair yoga poses, followed by a guided mediation, on Thursdays at 10:30AM via Zoom*.
TEMPORARY ONLINE LIBRARY CARDS (added 3-23-20)
Temporary library cards are being issued to any Litchfield resident who would like to access our online resources. To get a 6-month online library card, the would-be cardholder should email us their name, local address, email address, and phone number. We will send them their new library card number and password.
FREE DIGITAL COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE
DURING CLOSURE (added 3-31-20)
All digital collections and resources remain available 24/7.
Overdrive—Download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
EBSCOhost—Search for articles from journals and magazines.
Lynda.com—Learn
computer, business, and technical skills.
OTHER ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES (edited 6-13-20)
A compilation of fun and interesting things to do online and at home from the weekly newsletter.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
Get up-to-date information here. (added 3-31-20)Labels: library closings, this week
Remember to READ 4 THe FuN oF iT @ Aaron Cutler Memorial Library!
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