Let us know if you are interested and we can email you the brochure.
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The library has added a new tab to its website, 'Home Schooling Resources'. Under this tab, you can find links to resources that are helpful to those who may choose homeschooling for their kids this fall. Soon, there will also be a video called 'Homeschool 101' where two homeschool mothers, Heather Kosur, the library board president and librarian Tamara Persic will be discussing homeschool basics, the differences between homeschooling as opposed to at-home-learning or remote learning, and other pertinent topics.
Homeschooling is where the parent is responsible for planning the curriculum and buying all the materials. This is different than 'remote learning' which is an option our school district is offering this fall for parents who choose not to have their kids go to school in-person. You're invited!!
For those new to or just considering homeschooling this fall, we are having an open house on Wednesday, August 5th from 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. outside at the park by the library. We will have a variety of curricula and resources on display, including resources available through the library. Library staff and local homeschool veterans will also be available to answer questions and offer support. Please join us! It may be helpful to clarify terms. Homeschooling as we are talking about here means where the parent is responsible for finding the curriculum and providing all the materials. This is different than remote learning which is one of the options provided by the school district if you do not plan on sending your children to school in-person. The March series written by John Lewis is an excellent way for tweens, young adults, and even adults to learn about the Civil Rights era. We have some books that tell a bit about him for younger readers. And 'Profiles in Courage for Our Time' also has a chapter about him for adult readers. And for adults, "How to be an AntiRacist'' by Ibram K. Kendi.     Just a reminder - We are open for appointments on Saturdays. You can make a 30 minute appointment for either 11 am or Noon to come in and browse the shelves or use the computer.
If your children missed Lyssa's story time videos,you can see them anytime from our website. Go to the main page and scroll down to the Summer Reading Videos button. If you press that and scroll down a bit, you should see a list of each week's video.
We are quarantining all returned items for 3-4 days or possibly longer with the weekend. We do not process them at all before they are quarantined. They are taken to the basement and left to sit for the quarantine period.
Because of this, you may get an overdue notice from our system via email or text, that you have an overdue item(s) when you know that you recently returned them. Please wait a few days and see if it clears off your account when the quarantine period is over. We know this is a confusing time so we thank you for your patience and understanding.  The library will be open for appointments next week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday and Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm Saturday, July 4 we are closed! Happy Fourth of July! Patrons can come in and browse the shelves for their own materials, make copies, and a limited number of computers will be available. Please maintain social distancing in the library. The appointments are for 30 minutes, on the hour - so 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, etc. Please come to the appointment on time, not 10 minutes early or 10 minutes late. Masks are required in the library. If you cannot wear a mask, you can still place holds and pick them up in the "entryway" library. The following week we plan on being open for appointments the same hours as above on Monday through Friday but in addition, Saturday the appointment hours will be 11 am and Noon. Please try to be on time for your appointments. Our plan will work well if everyone is on time. If you are early, you'll have to wait to come in until your appointment time. If you are late, you will lose those minutes in the library that you are late.
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