This Week: Memorial Day holiday observed; Graphic novel book discussion on Google Meet

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May 18 - May 24, 2020

Weekly Updates from Your Library.

This Week

Live-streamed & Web-based Library Programs

Mon., 5/25, Memorial Day. Holiday observed. No curbside service or Ukelele Club today.

Wed.,5/27. 6:30 pm. Graphic Novel Night goes live on Google Meet. Join in a discussion of the graphic novel adaptation of Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Colleen Doran. To download your copy of the book, visit wcdpl.org/eMedia and from there:

Navigate to the Hoopla website.
If you are new to using Hoopla, follow the prompts to set up your account using your library card and email.

For instructions on joining the Google Meet session and to register for this program, email us at woodref@wcdpl.org .

See more virtual event information at wcdpl.org/calendar/month

Look for These Regularly Scheduled Programs On

FaceBook/WCDPL

Wednesday Craft Time

Have fun making something and learning new skills with easy to follow directions. New craft posted each Wednesday morning.

(posting times vary)

Fun-Size Storytimes

Visit the library's FaceBook page for a new storytime video uploaded every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am. Miss a Fun-Size Storytime? Catch it again on

wcdpl.org/Fun-SizeStorytimeVideos

Plus Daily Posts Just for You

Watch for book recommendations, how-to tips for using WCDPL's online resources, special Saturday Storytime videos, and more appearing each day on the library's FaceBook page feed.

Useful to Know:

How to Use Curbside Pickup

To use the service:

Patrons call 419-352-5050 to request items for pick-up in Bowling Green.
To request items for pick-up at the Walbridge library, patrons call 419-666-9900.
Bowling Green hours for pick-up service are 9 am to 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and 10 am to 6 pm on Thursday and Friday.
Walbridge library hours for pick-up service are 9 am to 1 pm Monday and Wednesday, and 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Patrons can also place requests using the library catalog . However, there is no delivery between Ohio libraries yet, and staff can only pull items that are in the building at the time a request is made. Patrons in Bowling Green will be limited to 10 movies; patrons in Walbridge will be limited to 3 movies.

On arrival at the library's parking lot:

Patrons will call the phone number on the sign in the lot.
Staff will bring items outside and place them on the table outside the door.
When staff have returned inside the building, patrons can exit their vehicles and pick up their items.

The library is following guidelines for safe handling of library materials, so staff will not be able to take your returns directly from you during pick-up service.

To return items, use the outside book returns at both the Bowling Green and Walbridge buildings.

Returned materials will be held for a quarantine period of 4 days. Patrons should expect a delay in seeing items removed from their accounts.

While WCDPL is closed, you can self-register for a temporary library which will allow you to borrow eBooks, magazines, downloadable audiobooks, and more

Here's how to self-register:

Use this link to register for a temporary library card account.
From the pull down menu, be sure to select Wood County District Public Library from the list of libraries
Complete and submit the registration form in the pop-up window
Make a note of your user id information and keep it where you can find it

Digital resources that work with your temporary card:*

Ohio Digital Library - borrow eBooks, magazines, and downloadable audiobooks
Flipster - borrow magazines
Ancestry Library Edition - want to research your family tree? Access the premier tool for genealogists from home
Hoopla - borrow eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, music, movies, and TV programs. No waiting your selections are available immediately.

*Your temporary card remains active until June 30, by which time we hope to have welcomed you back into the library and helped you obtain your permanent library card.

Chat Feature available on wcdpl.org

Got a question for us? Our buildings may be closed, but we're still available to answer your questions.

Check out Chat feature on wcdpl.org.

Live Chat hours are

M, W, & F, 2 - 6 pm

and

T, Th, 10 am - 2 pm.

Additionally, when live chat help isn't available there's an option to email your questions to us.

Free Books for Wood County Kids, from Newborn to Age 5

The Ohio Governor's Imagination Library, in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends a free book each month to children enrolled in the Imagination Library program.

Enroll your child today at:

ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll .

This partnership also includes the United Way in Wood County and Wood County's seven independent libraries. Learn more about the partnership that brought the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Wood County children by visiting:

www.wcdpl.org/DPILinWoodCounty