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Help for Book Groups

Help for Book Groups
Sean Smith
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The fact we are all in our separate homes does not mean we can’t get together to engage in one of life’s great pleasures, talking about books. It is something we have always supported, either through our own book clubs like New Futurians, Short & Sweet and Literary Bites, or through the 30+ private groups we supply books for. We’ve gone online, using downloadable eBooks and videoconferencing software such as Zoom, to continue to hold our Book Groups. You can too, and we’re here to help.

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Zoom!

Zoom!
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It occurred to us that people might feel intimidated by Zoom, the technology we are using for most of our online programs. Although it was new to most of us, we’ve been using it for staff meetings since we went online on March 13. Even our resident technophobe, Librarian Frank Connelly, has figured it out, so we decided he would be the best person to write instructions. They are included below. Also, we have Zoom Practice sessions every Wednesday at Read More Read More

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Want to help? Can you sew? Do you need a sewing machine?

Want to help? Can you sew? Do you need a sewing machine?
Sean Smith
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As you may know, the CDC has recommended wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies). A local organization, Masks for NY, is mobilizing community members to cut, sew, and transport cloth face masks to those who need them. If you have the skill to make masks, but don’t have a sewing machine to do so, we can get you one. The Westchester Library System has some portable Brother sewing machines which can be borrowed.  Just fill out this form.Read More Read More

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A Note about eBooks

A Note about eBooks
Sean Smith
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Even before the Current Situation began, we had been spending more money on eBooks than ever before. Since we closed, however, we’ve almost doubled our spending. Even so, some people are having a hard time getting the eBooks they want. Below are a few pointers.  More detailed explanations will be posted on our FAQ page.

  • Ask for help. Reference staff monitors (914) 734-5362 from their homes every weekday from 10am to 4pm. You can email us any time, larchmontlibrary@wlsmail.org.
  • Many titles are available in formats other than Kindle. Unless you are using a black-and-white Amazon eReader like a Paperwhite, you are not stuck with Kindle books.
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Children’s programs coming back on line – literally

Children’s programs coming back on line – literally
Sean Smith
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Our Children’s librarians have been working hard to restore your programs from their homes. Maintenance staff took time from cleaning the Library to collect and to mail books to Linnea’s home. Once she got them, she started two weekly story times which are streamed live on the Library’s Facebook page. Tuesdays at 10am is Toddler Story Time. The first Family Bedtime Story is this Thursday at 7pm.  Please note that copyright restrictions require us to remove Linnea’s book reading shortly after they are done. Activity of the Week with Rebecca and Gordon will have no such restrictions, however.Read More Read More

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Answers to basic Library questions

Answers to basic Library questions
Sean Smith
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Please note that while our physical building is closed, we have set up an ‘online library’ which you can access from home. Click on Read more… and you will find a number of frequently asked questions that have been flooding our inbox since the building’s closure. Our staff has organized this page in an effort to assuage your worries and get you through this!Read More Read More

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Telephone reference to begin Monday, March 23

Telephone reference to begin Monday, March 23
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  • Telephone reference starts Monday. It will be available every weekday from 10am to 4pm. Call 914-734-5362 and a librarian will answer. We are handling this from our homes so be patient if a dog starts barking or a child starts crying. Also, we don’t have a system for handling messages left at that number. Do not leave a message. If you want a librarian to call you, email larchmontlibrary@wlsmail.org. Also, since we are all working from our homes, we cannot answer any of the regular library numbers.
  • In other news, we’ve modified our home page slightly.
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Library to close today, March 13

Library to close today, March 13
Sean Smith
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Dear Library Patrons,
We have made the difficult decision to follow the lead of the Mamaroneck School District and close the Library effective 5pm today, Friday, March 13, 2020 until Monday, March 30, 2020. This decision was not made easily or without great consideration as we know how important the Library and the services we provide are to our community. We have considered the fact that a significant portion of our patrons are especially vulnerable to this virus.
During our closure we will evaluate methods that will allow us to reopen in a safe manner.
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Service Related Update – March 12

Service Related Update – March 12
Sean Smith
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  • Holds – Delivery of items between libraries is suspended. That means we can only fill your holds from items in our collection. The announcement by Terry Kirchner, Director of the Westchester Library System, is at the end of this post.
  • Programs -The Library is taking every precaution to safeguard the health and welfare of our patrons and staff.   Therefore: the Library has decided to cancel all programs effective 3/13 through 3/31.
  • The Library will remain open for it’s regularly scheduled hours.
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Spelling Bee is Postponed

Spelling Bee is Postponed
Sean Smith
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The 8th Annual Spelling Bee hosted by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library and scheduled for March 29 has been postponed until a later date. Details will be posted here as they come available.Read More Read More

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