LibraryAware

FEBRUARY 2021.

Takeout & computer use by appointment available 6 days a week. Online services available 24/7.

It's February, and as we put together this newsletter, we can't help but wonder....are you feeling the mid-winter blues? Between the pandemic and the cold days, we're all facing our own challenges. We'd like to help you through it by encouraging you to use one of our services.

Maybe you'd like to discover a new hobby? Check out Creativebug or even our print and/or digital collections, like hoopla or OverDrive/the Libby app, for inspiration.
Maybe you'd like to delve into a new author or series? We have you covered there with many recommendations below. Call us for even more!
Maybe you'd like to recommend books, movies or other items you'd like to see in the collection? Did you even know that you can do that? Well, you can! Email dbrasseur@sailsinc.org. We're always open to suggestions and will do what we can to make it happen.
Maybe you'd like to donate to someone in need in our own area? Learn more about both the annual pajama drive and our ongoing non-perishable food collection for the Shepherd's Pantry below.
Maybe you'd like to file your taxes sooner rather than later? We have both federal and state tax forms (plus instruction booklets) available at our Takeout window!

Happy Reading!

Borrow something new!

Cozy up with a new romance, try a whole new genre or catch up on popular titles you may have missed in 2020. Click on the images to enlarge them. See something you like? Place requests for pickup through Takeout. More information on Takeout is below.

Our Children's Room has many titles (new and favorites) waiting to be checked out by kids and their families. Click on images to enlarge them.

Check out the latest Beanstack challenges!

Acushnet readers, keep going! To date, you have logged 29,706 minutes of reading! You might remember we're painting snowballs on our windows for every 15 minutes of reading. So far, we have 1,980 snowballs on windows throughout the building. Drive by and count them! Will we make it to 2,000 by the end of the challenge? Learn more about Beanstack and our current challenges by clicking either photo below. It's not too late to get started!

Especially for AES and Ford students and their families!
You can still earn Wildcats badges in Beanstack! It's easy and fun! Click the photo to get started today.

So far, Landon P., Abigail T. and Scott V. have earned the most Wildcats badges - keep it up!

"Take and Make" - a project to do at home!

We still have a few Valentine heart kits for ages 3+!
In honor of February vacation week, we will also have a limited number of snowman pony bead keychain kits for ages 5+ starting Friday, 2/12. Thanks to the Friends of the Acushnet Public Library for funding these kits.

Stopping by for a kit? Call in advance to request books, movies and more, too!

Also, thanks to the Friends, we have a limited number of Sailor's Valentine kits for teens and adults. This Take and Make project was inspired by a Creativebug video. Learn more about that new online service below.

Click the image to be brought directly to the sign-up page.

Learn more about our current services below.

TAKEOUT AVAILABLE.
To learn more about our Takeout program, please click here. We have pre-made book bundles and can also customize item requests. Fill out a Takeout form here, call us at 508-998-0270 or email us at acuholds@sailsinc.org. We are happy to help you find books, movies and more!

Takeout is available Mondays and Wednesdays 11-7, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-7, Fridays 1-5 and Saturdays 10-2. Make sure to schedule a pick up by phone or email before coming to the library.

We are also accepting non-perishable donations for the Shepherd's Pantry during Takeout.

LIMITED COMPUTER USE.

Computers are now available by appointment only. Computers have been spaced 6 feet apart and will be sanitized between each use. Each session is limited to 45 minutes, and patrons can book 1 session per day.

To make an appointment, call 508-998-0270.

PRINTING/COPYING/FAXING.

Have something you need to print, photocopy or FAX? We can help.

Call 508-998-0270 for details.

RETURNING ITEMS.

Items can be returned during Takeout hours or in our exterior drop 24/7.

Please note: items will be quarantined for up to 7 days and will remain on your card during the quarantine process. You will not be charged any fines for the days your items are in quarantine.

THINGS TO DO ONLINE.

With your APL card, you can download through OverDrive/the Libby app and hoopla.

If you need help with either, call 508-998-0270.

There's always something new to learn using the Statewide Database collection.

Stay well and stay busy with books and more from your library.