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July 1, 2020 Plymouth District Library eNewsletter

Curbside service up and rolling

We’re two days in on curbside service and it’s going well. It’s nice to be able to get you the books, DVDs, CDs that you and your family have been wanting to enjoy. Learn how here

Just a few reminders: We know you’re anxious to bring back the overdue materials you have, but please hang on to them for now. Our records indicate that there are 25,000 items checked out at this time. We will keep you posted on our plan for returns. And remember…no fines! Our building repair project is moving steadily toward completion. Because of the nature of the work, we are unable to have staff in the building during the day. Once we can allow more staff inside, and more of the project is complete, we’ll be expanding the hours of curbside service.  Lastly, please know how much we appreciate your patience. We’ll see you soon.

You’re headed to a boat, a campsite, your cottage – take a downloadable with you

Start by looking for some staff suggestions – we’ve been providing them through social media over the last few months.  You can find them easily, just search #pdlpicks on your favorite social media site.

Virtual programs for you and our neighbors to the north

You all are invited to enjoy our virtual programs, as well as those of the Northville District Library. Get details and register on our Events page calendar for these and more:

Youth   Champion author and storyteller, Carmen Agra Deedy, will share stories every Friday, at noon on Facebook.

Teens The Northville District Library presents Teen Stop Animation with clay and other stu ff. Tuesday, July 7, 6 p.m.  Poet Brittany Rogers is back with more creative word play in this workshop. Thursday, July 9. 7 p.m.

Adults  Literati bookstore in Ann Arbor welcomes author Emily Nussbaum and her book "I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through The TV Revolution." Learn to Ferment with Renee from Organic Stepping Stones. Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m.

For last minute tax filers

With the July 15 tax deadline on the horizon, we’d like to help with print copies of state and federal forms and instructions. We’ll have them available on the library’s front porch for you to pick up or by mail. You can call us at 734-453-0750, ext 200 or email us at info@plymouthlibrary.org.  Specify the forms you'd like and leave your name, address and phone number. We'll get the forms in the mail to you.

Teens: There’s an autographed book waiting for you

Get started now, earning virtual tickets for our raffle. Great titles by a great author, Nic Stone.

If you’re a college student taking summer semester classes

We have a number of digital resources that will make your life a bit easier. Check them out - Learning In Place with MeL The Michigan eLibrary and their partners are currently offering extra distance learning resources with access to ebooks, academic databases, and other educational resources. Wikipedia: Your Research Launchpad From our YouTube channel, Librarian Jessica will show you how this popular site can be used effectively in your pursuit of reliable information. Stuck on your English Literature classwork?  Visit our resource page for links to databases with all the plot summaries and analysis, background information, and author biographies and photos you could ever want. It’s all just a click away at the Gale Literature Resource Center or the Literary Reference Center.

From the stage to your home

Listen to full cast audio productions of your favorite actors in hundreds of plays by searching Hoopla for  L.A. Theatre Works.

Ebook and digital service usage increases

Libraries nationally are seeing a greater demand than ever before for downloadable books, audiobooks, movies, and music, as detailed in this recent piece from National Public Radio  Here in Plymouth, we’re seeing the same trend. You have embraced the many downloadable items available through plymouthlibrary.org. Your use of our downloadable collection in May totaled 13,759 items – a 75% increase over May 2019. We continue to analyze our investment in online resources to bring you more of what you enjoy and need.

Plymouth District Library info@plymouthlibrary.org 734-453-0750

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