Labor Day will be as late as it gets this year and the library will start its regular schedule of hours for the rest of the year on September 8. There will be a change, however, from the previous two years. The town, like every other entity and person in the face of the pandemic, is facing an uncertain future. To accommodate the decrease in revenue caused by the quarantine, the town has reduced all departmental budgets by 10% from fiscal year 2020. This includes the library’s budget and we need to reduce expenditures accordingly. The new schedule will be the same that was in place for a few years before the override took place: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM Friday & Saturday: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM These hours will continue until Memorial Day weekend of next year. We look forward to serving you and stay safe.
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This autumn we will not be holding programs or story times for children on site at the library due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Children's room is open for browsing as is the rest of the library. Again for safety and health reasons, the puzzles, puppets, computers and blocks are in storage. We are all finding this new way of operating to be challenging and realize how disappointing these restrictions are for both children and adults. We offered some virtual programs over the spring and summer, but interest and participation was very limited. We are looking for patron input. Please take a moment to participate in the survey to let us know which services you would find useful and for which your family would have the time. Please let us know of other ideas and interests with which the library could assist you. Just click on this link: https://forms.gle/KjzepVBgzj5j6u918 Virtual story times for children one to six years of age. 1. Realizing the limitations of a story time with no children present, we can read, sing and do finger plays. Likely to use: Yes No 2. A simpler story time just reading one or two books. Likely to use: Yes No 3. Reading of picture books with more sophisticated themes for children in grades two through five. Likely to use: Yes No Happily for the above three programs, most publishers have extended their relaxed copyright restrictions through the end of the year. 4. STEM programs like those offered this summer for grade school students. Likely to use: Yes No 5. Many performers are offering virtual programming for which we have limited funding available. Would this be a service your family would utilize? Likely to use: Yes No We will, as usual, be able to offer some homework assistance, such as helping students use our reference databases online, as well as finding appropriate books for assignments or general interest. Please note our assistance does not extend to tutoring.
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We are working hard to bring you programs this Fall. Janine Cavanaugh will be back with four Zoom programs. Email mholmes@sailsinc.org in order to get the Zoom log-in. - Wed., Sept. 16, at 7 pm: Top Ten Organizing Tips
- Thurs. Sept. 24, at 7 pm: Organizing Paper
- Wed., Oct. 14, at 7 pm: Keep the Memories Not the Stuff
- Wed., Oct. 21, at 7 Pm: Conquering Clutter
And the Old Colony History Museum is partnering with us for two Zoom programs (so far.) Email mholmes@sailsinc.org in order to get the Zoom log-in.- Tues., Sept. 22, at 7 pm: Armchair Walking Tours: Explore the sights within Taunton’s historic downtown from the comfort of your own couch! This presentation will show photos of Taunton then and now and discuss some of the major players and events from our city’s history, from founding to modern times!
- Thurs., Oct 1, at 7 pm: Virtual Museum Tours: Perfect for groups who want a tour of the museum and our favorite pieces in the collection but can’t make it into the physical building. This tour follows a museum guide who can provide insight and answer questions, live!
In October we will have Dr. Gary Hylander back for IN PERSON lectures up at Allen Avenue School. He will be talking about the End of World War II with topics such as the Rise and Fall of Hitler, Race to Berlin, Yalta and Nuremberg. All programs are at 7 pm. Thursdays, Oct 15, 22, and 29. The Allen Avenue school gym only fits about 10 people if we follow the current state indoor space requirements. We will have a wait list. Register at the library, by calling the library or by emailing mholmes@sailsinc.org.
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Book Discussion, Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 pm: Fragile Beasts by Tawni O'Dell
The best-selling author of Back Roads presents the story of brothers Kyle and Klint, whose precarious lives in Pennsylvania coal country are further challenged by their alcoholic father's death--until they are taken in by a septuagenarian curmudgeon with a tragic past. We will be meeting at Allen Avenue School.
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If you haven't tried Universal Class, you might want to give it a try this fall. There are classes on Education for Special Needs, Advocacy for Elder Patients, Homeschooling, How to be Your Own Life Coach, and even Paranormal Investigations. There are sections about Crafts, Pets, and more that your children might like, also. Just create an account with your library card.
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Adult Ongoing Programs
North Needlers: 7 pm on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and 22, at Allen Avenue School.
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