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Weekly Newsletter April 9, 2020
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The library homepage is updated frequently with helpful new information. We just added We're Here for You, the place to go to for quick and easy access to all we have to offer, while the library buildings are closed. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for helpful and fun posts throughout the work week. If you are strolling Main Street for a breath of fresh air, check out the rainbow windows at Eight Cousins Book Store and the Falmouth Public Library. The library window by artistic staff member Lisa Howland is well worth the detour onto Katharine Lee Bates Road. (That's Mullen-Hall School reflected in the glass.) Notice the flying book-birds and sprouting book- flowers. Oh, the power of reading! Library staff have been gathering fun, notable and newsworthy things to share with you and your families. We hope you like them. Be well and we look forward to seeing you in the stacks once again.
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Staff Picks, Online The latest recommendations from library staff found in our eBranch. Christy a novel by Catherine Marshall Video Selections from our databases Boy, a feature film by Taika Waititi in Hoopla Bargain! a 10-minute film on Netflix** * You will need a PIN on your library card to use Overdrive. To set or reset a PIN go to falmouthpubliclibrary.org and click on "my account" ** In addition to IndieFlix, RB Digital also offers Acorn TV, Great Courses and Qello Concerts. You can log in to one of these platforms at at time. A log in lasts 7 days. All platforms use the same log in information.
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April is National Poetry Month Do you love poetry as much as we love poetry? Or maybe you haven't read any in a long while. Whet your whistle with these poetry links and enjoy!
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Smithsonian Open Access From the nice folks at the Smithsonian! "Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking! With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to nearly 3 million 2D and 3D digital items from our collections—with many more to come. This includes images and data from across the Smithsonian’s 19 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo."
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A welcome message from Overdrive ..."In collaboration with Pottermore Publishing, we are thrilled to announce the ebook and audiobook versions of the first book in the Harry Potter series are now available at no cost in your digital collection for unlimited, simultaneous access. This update is part of the Harry Potter At Home program running April 1-30 to bring magic to our readers of all ages during these uncertain times." Note: after clicking the link, scroll down.
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Vote Early by MailMay 19th is Election Day Everyone is encouraged to VOTE EARLY BY MAIL Download your application by clicking on this link: Follow directions on the form. Fill out and submit. You can request ballots for both the Special Election and the Town Election with this one application. If you have already voted by Absentee Ballot in the Special Election, you can still use this application to receive your Town Election Ballot.
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2020 Census A friendly reminder to respond to the census online, by phone or by email. Do your part! Remember to wash your hands and complete your Census2020! You can self-respond online at my2020census.gov or call (844) 330-2020.
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Tax Deadlines Extended to July 15 Due to COVID-19, both state and federal tax deadlines have been changed from April 15 to July 15. For further tax filing information or to print out tax forms, visit IRS.gov and mass.gov/dor. The main library still has IRS forms and instructions and a very limited supply of state tax Form-1 booklets which will be available again when the building reopens.
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RMV Deadlines Extended The Registry of Motor Vehicles has important COVID-19 changes to service, including extending various deadlines and halting all walk-in business. Eight RMV locations are open now. All others are temporarily closed. The nearest ones to Falmouth that are open are Plymouth and Fall River. You must make an appointment first at mass.gov/RMV. All Class D and Class DM driver’s licenses, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits that have expired or are expiring between March 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020, will have a 60-day extension applied to the current expiration date. The deadline for getting a Real ID has been extended to October 1, 2021. Deadlines for registrations and inspection stickers have also been extended. If your registration or sticker expired in March, you now have until May 31st without penalty. If your registration expires in April, you have until June 30th.
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