Hi everyone! Keeping you informed from afar, we hope some of these resources are a pleasure in hours of solitude. 
Warm wishes,
Whelden. 

*ANNOUNCEMENTS*:
The Director of Whelden is announcing that the Library will begin to serve patrons this week with curbside or "porch side" pickup on Whelden's back porch. Please look for a follow-up email with specifics and instructions coming soon.
  • Due dates are all extended until Libraries reopen. We ARE accepting returns of books and DVDs at this time.
  •  Feel free to call the Library at 508-362-2262 for any help with borrowing e-books and audiobooks. We will return voicemails if no one is available at the time you call.

West Barnstable Fire District Meeting Rescheduled: 
The meeting was recessed from April 29, 2020 to the new date of May 20, 2020.  Election of officers will be from 5-7 PM, and the Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.  Both will be held at the Fire Station, and weather permitting will be held outdoors with all Covid-19 precautions in place.


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Go to Cape Cod Healthcare's Covid-19 information page for pertinent info like how many cases are reported daily in your area, a heat map showing case hotspots, testing information, and how to stay healthy.
 
YOU WILL NEVER RUN OUT OF THINGS TO READ!

Choose a library near you to find more eBook collections. All Massachusetts residents can access eBooks via the  LEA program.
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All residents of Massachusetts can use the Boston Public Library's electronic resources.  Sign up for a BPL eCard to get started.


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THE BRAND NEW CLAMS APP HAS LAUNCHED! THIS IS the NEW WAY TO REQUEST MATERIALS! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD, OR FIND IT IN YOUR APP OR PLAY STORE.
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The Whelden Book Review by Ellen
 
Highly recommended: Hannah Reed's Queen Bee Mystery series
By Ellen, May 2020

Looking for light reading, with recipes included? Hannah Reed wrote five books in this entertaining, humorous cozy Queen Bee Mystery series featuring Story Fischer, beekeeper and owner of a local foods market in Moraine, Wisconsin: 
1. Buzz Off , 2. Mind Your Own Beeswax , 3. Plan Bee , 4. Beeline to Trouble , 5. Beewitched  
 
The books are now only available on Kindle or as used paperbacks available at amazon, etc. 

"Reed's story is first-rate, her characters appealing-Story's imperfections make her particularly authentic-and the beekeeping and small-town angles are refreshingly different."- Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Action, adventure, a touch of romance, and a cast of delightful characters ...one honey of a tale."-Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries

"Once readers get a taste of the Queen Bee Mysteries, they will be swarming for more." ~ Cleo Coyle, national bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries

"Will appeal to readers who like Joanne Fluke and other cozy writers for recipes, the small-town setting, and a sense of community."- Library Journal











 JUST LIKE OVERDRIVE, Libby is A FREE APP AND WORKS WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD!  Click to learn more! OR IF YOU NEED A LIBRARY CARD, WE HAVE E-CARDS AVAILABLE DURING THIS PANDEMIC TIME OF READING. CLICK HERE FOR A FREE E-CARD.

The Children's Room 



Parents: You have been thrown into a whole new role of monitoring your children's learning at home, or teaching them yourselves. Here is a great resource for you to learn how to teach them the boundaries online and the best practices. Check out Common Sense Media for tools to equip parents, educators, and kids with answers to changing educational needs, all available for free!

Some readers see this part of your email after the subject line in the inbox.
If you are trapped inside and need some educational screen time, click here for Education.com. They have guided lessons, educational games, printable worksheets, coloring pages, you name it - for FREE!

BOTH SORA AND LIBBY ARE FULL OF BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS! JUST LIKE OVERDRIVE, THEY ARE ALL FREE APPS AND WORK WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD!  Click to learn more! OR IF YOU NEED A LIBRARY CARD, WE HAVE E-CARDS AVAILABLE DURING THIS PANDEMIC TIME OF READING. CLICK HERE FOR A FREE E-CARD.





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