Library Update

• We are limiting the number of patrons in the building in accordance with Library State Guidelines for the safety of staff and patrons. All patrons will be required to wear your mask, use hand sanitizer once you enter into the building (provided), keep a 6-foot distance between you and other people, and self-limit for one hour.  All patrons will be counted as they enter the building.
• Please return your books to the book drop.  Please also return larger items to the table at the lower level entrance right inside the door and let staff know. 
• Once you return your items, Library State Guidelines require us to quarantine all return materials for 72 hours. This includes items that arrive in Interlibrary Loan delivery.  After the 3 day quarantine period, your return items will be checked in. You will not be charged for this quarantine period. 
• Fines begin on August 1st. 

Director's Message

• Hand sanitizer stations will be available at the lower level entry and upstairs in the foyer.
• All patrons will enter from the lower level.  The upper level can be used to exit the building. 
• Social Distancing of 6 feet or more is required from other patrons and staff.
• Visual social distancing markers will indicate six-foot distancing in front of the service desks.
• Due to social distancing requirements, the number of patrons allowed in the building at one time will be limited in accordance with State guidelines. Sign in may become necessary. 
• Please self-limit and keep to 1-hour limits in the building to enable others to enter.
• Browsing collections is allowed by following the directional arrows between the aisles and maintaining social distancing protocols. Some aisles may be restricted due to the inability to social distance with staff.
• Elevator use is restricted to one person or family group at one time.
• Reference Services will continue online, by phone and in-person as long as social distancing is maintained.  (Other restrictions may apply).
• Fewer computers will be available to the public and use is limited to 1-hour per person on both floors. Reservations recommended.
• Toys will not be available for in-library use until all restrictions are lifted.
• A “No Congregation” policy is in effect town-wide.
• Group meetings and programs will not be allowed until all restrictions are lifted.
• Virtual programs will continue via Zoom.  For a complete listing of our programs and events, see our Eventkeeper calendar page and social media.
• Curbside Pickup will continue via registration.

Book Bingo is back!

1. Be awesome. If you’re not, this isn’t going to work.
2. The challenge runs from July 13 to September 30, 2020. If you want to participate, you can join in at any time!
3. Reading and re-reading both count toward crossing off boxes! Either way, the Book Bingo box action must be performed between July 13 and September 30.
4. You may use one book to cross off multiple squares on your Bingo card. (Ex: A novel with a BIPOC protagonist published in 2020 by an author with the same first name as you that is also your BFF's favorite book would count for four squares.)
5. Need help finding links to online museum tours, accessing Overdrive's Community Reads collection, making an appointment for curbside delivery, or figuring out what the Bechdel Test is? Ask/email Miki or Hilary--we’re happy to help! Or, check out our website and/or Facebook for ideas and inspiration--we'll be posting helpful guides throughout the summer.
6. The prize winners will be chosen at random from all eligible participants. To qualify, you must complete a BINGO (at least one row, column or diagonal line.) Overachievers (those who complete multiple BINGOS) will receive one entry per completed BINGO, plus a bonus ticket if the entire card is filled.
7. Remember to claim your ticket for each BINGO. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the claiming of  tickets will be done virtually by emailing Assistant Director Miki Wolfe at mwolfe@ocln.org or Information Services Library Hilary Umbreit at humbreit@ocln.org with a picture of the BINGO card attached.

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Temporary Remote Access to Ancestry.com!

Staff Book Reviews

Online & Remote Access Tools Through SPL

• Overdrive and its corresponding free app, Libby, allow users to borrow and read or listen to e-books and e-audiobooks on their computers, phones, tablets, or other devices. Get started on your computer by visiting Overdrive and signing in using your library card and PIN (the standard PIN is "ocln"); or by downloading Libby onto the device of your choice for free.
• RBdigital Magazines gives patrons free access to new and back issues of dozens of popular magazines. To use this service, visit RBdigital Magazines and sign in or make a free account. Or, download the RBdigital app (Apple, Android, Kindle Fire).
• The New York Times is available for free online. To access it, visit the Library's catalog and click "New York Times" on the left-hand sidebar. Click "Redeem" next to the digital access code provided, then sign in or create a free account. When your code runs out after 72 hours, simply get a new one by following this process again.
• Hoopla provides limited streaming access to movies, TV shows, e-books, e-audiobooks, and more. Access it through the hoopla website or by downloading the hoopla app (Apple, Android) and sign in or create an account using your library card number. Please note: SPL has a limit of 2 borrows per month for hoopla users.

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