Welcome to the Bemis Public Library eNewsletter
D espite our doors being temporarily closed, Bemis is open for business in many unique and easy-to-access ways. This newsletter will bring you:
  • links to City of Littleton and Arapahoe County information on COVID-19
  • updates on current library operations such as placing holds, picking up and returning materials, due dates and fees
Bemis patrons can access library resources to download books, magazines, movies, music, take a class, learn a language and more. Plus, we have virtual activities you can participate in from home.
City of Littleton - COVID-19/Coronavirus Information
For COVID-19 links, information and the City's response, click here:

Bemis Public Library - Closure FAQs
For information about the library's closure, click here:

Arapahoe County COVID-19 Updates
For COVID-19 alerts, building closures and the county's response, click here:
Bemis is Always Open
At Bemis, our digital library is always open and free with your library card.
Need a library card?
CreativeBug
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of award-winning video art and craft classes taught by top designers and artists. Since CreativeBug classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Start creating - log in with your library card here: CreativeBug.
Adult Online Events
Senior Social Club – Fridays, April 3–May 1, 9:30 a.m.
Let's stay connected. Our Friday morning chats have moved to conference calls.
Join the call from a computer, smartphone, regular cell phone or landline: 
  • Computers & smartphones: Click Here to Connect
  • Cell phones & landlines: Call 1 (301) 715-8592. Enter Meeting ID 987 926 117 when prompted.
Bemis Virtual Book Clubs 
Join us for a virtual book club. Choose a fiction or nonfiction book - or both. Log in to participate (meetings will be hosted on Zoom and require a downloaded app - download Zoom app) . Both virtual book club titles are available as eBooks and eAudio-books from Hoopla and Overdrive.
Fiction Book Club - Friday, April 3, noon
The Lost Book of Adana Moreau by Michael Zapata

Nonfiction Book Club - Tuesday, April 7, noon
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
Mindful Moments in a Stressful World
Heather Kokx will lead a 20-minute guided meditation, designed to help you find your center and regain the balance that these uncertain times have taken away.
Monday, April 6, 2 p.m.— Click here to join this session
Friday, April 17, 2 p.m. — Click here to join this session

Virtual Lesson: KonMari Method
Now's a good time to clear your clutter, tidy your space and streamline your life. Certified KonMari Method consultant Kate, of Call Kate Tidy, will share the steps for tidying up and creating a vision for your ideal life.
Tuesday, April 14, 6 p.m. Click here to join this session .
Reel Life in the Virtual World:
A Documentary Film Discussion
Join our movie discussion series: Reel Life–The Virtual Edition . Watch the movie on Kanopy on Friday, April 24, 6 p.m. After the film, join the discussion on Zoom (requires Zoom app ).
Teen Online Events
Teens: Check out the cool programs you can do from home!
Find more information about Teen Online Events here  Teen Deck Programs .
For registration information  click here Bemis Library Virtual Programs calendar.
Dungeons & Dragons Online—April 2, 16 or 30 4–7 p.m.
Bemis Board Game
Night @ Your Home
April 9, 5–9 p.m.
Tranquil Tangle
Draw-Along
April 15, noon–2 p.m.
Ultimate Werewolf Online
April 23, 5–7 p.m.
Girls Who Code
April 29, 5–7 p.m.
Children's Events


TumbleBooks
Find a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, books, quizzes, lesson plans, educational games and more at TumbleBooks .
Bemis Library Dial-a-Story
Your child can listen to a story anytime by calling 303-795-3960. Enjoy a new story or an old favorite!
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