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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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Upcoming Programs April 6-19th

Upcoming Programs April 6-19th
Paul Doherty
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It’s not to late to read The Alchemist and join librarian Alex Neceda for a Zoom discussion on Thursday at 10am. Our April calendar is full of interesting programs on a wide range of topics. Programs include Librarian Frank Connelly reading from the Sketchbook by Washington Irving on Facebook Live and a discussion of Great Courses: A Skeptic’s Guide to American History on ZOOM with June Hesler. For Children we have weekly online programs including Family Bedtime Stories on Facebook Live Thursdays at 7pm and Activity of the Week with Rebecca and Gordon on YouTube on Mondays at 9am.Read More Read More

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Paul Doherty
Don’t forget to complete the Census

Don’t forget to complete the Census
Sean Smith
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The Census count determines our share of Federal and State funding for healthcare, education, roads and transportation & parks.  Westchester County estimates that each undercounted resident is a loss of $2,500 in funding each year. The Census is used to determine each State’s representation in Congress for the next ten years. It also determines our share of State and Local Sales Tax. You can respond online or by phone (in 14 different languages). Click on Read more… for a fun, census-related literary fact. Read More Read More

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Sean Smith
Programs are back!

Programs are back!
Sean Smith
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Our doors may be closed, but that doesn’t mean we can’t open minds. We’ve just announced, via our email newsletter , a pretty full slate of lectures, book discussions, readings and even a film discussion that will hold you through April and into May.  Adult Programs include such old favorites as the Short and Sweet and Literary Bites Book Groups, as well as unique lectures on topics as diverse as Alzheimer’s and the War of 1812. So how will we do it?Read More Read More

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Sean Smith

Things to Watch – Suggestions
Sean Smith
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Librarians like to make lists and nobody does it better than Librarian Paul Doherty. Besides setting up remote programming (more on that later), he’s made some suggestions of things you might want to watch on our downloadable services, Hoopla, Kanopy and RBdigital Entertainment. Click on each carousel to see the entire list for that category.
Musicals on Hoopla or Kanopy

Series on Acorn TV

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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
Sean Smith
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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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Sean Smith
Some stuff to pass the time

Some stuff to pass the time
Sean Smith
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Over the last few days we’ve seen an outpouring of eResource sharing and generosity as schools, libraries and workplaces have announced temporary closures. Many of the vendors of our extensive collection of downloadable books, audiobooks, magazines, movies and television have added additional resources for free. But wait, there’s more! Below are some staff suggestions of online activities you can enjoy while we wait for life to return to normal. Update! March 19. We’ve done the same thing for children. It’s on the Children’s Blog page.

  • 92nd Street Y is offering live streams & archives of events & concerts.
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Sean Smith
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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