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203-899-2780


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203-899-2790
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FROM
FAMILIAR LETTERS OF JOHN ADAMS AND HIS WIFE
ABIGAIL ADAMS, DURING THE REVOLUTION
WITH A MEMOIR OF MRS. ADAMS
BY CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS

Job Search Webinar Series

Wednesday, July 1, 12 - 1 p.m. 
COVID-19 and Your Job Search - 5 Game-Changer Search Strategies For Times of Uncertainty

COVID-19 has changed everything and the future of the economy and after-effects remain to be seen. If you're actively searching for a new job, the coronavirus adds yet another layer of complexity to the mix. In this webinar, Job Search Strategy Expert Noelle (Gross) Amann will explain - what the coronavirus means for your job search, what you should be focused on if landing a job is your goal, and how you can make the most of an unexpected hiring slowdown to produce hiring opportunities in the future. Noelle will share 5 BIG TICKET, game-changing areas of your job search where you can start to focus on producing results. She will also share a ton of resources to aid in your job search.

Tuesday, July 7, 12 - 1 p.m.

Tackle Your Resume. Land the Job!

Now is the time to take charge of cleaning up your resume so you can hit the ground running when hiring picks up! In this comprehensive resume webinar you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about how to create a resume that stands out to hiring managers. Career Strategy Expert and Resume Guru Noelle (Gross) Amann will teach you how to optimize your resume in the job search including top tips for conquering potential issues such as ageism, career changes, and employment gaps. She will also debunk common resume myths and address the most frequently asked questions including those unique resume situations that fall outside standard resume writing guidance.

Tuesday, August 4, 12 - 1 p.m.

Leverage LinkedIn for Your Job Search

With the current pandemic and social distancing measures, online networking through LinkedIn has become essential for job searchers and career-minded folks. In this jam-packed webinar, LinkedIn expert Noelle (Gross) Amann will teach you everything you need to know about how to effectively leverage LinkedIn for your job search and online networking needs.

Noelle (Gross) Amann is a career strategy expert and award winning career influencer. Noelle has a background in executive recruiting and uses her recruiting and hiring insights to simplify the job search and help job seekers at all levels land jobs. Through her website www.ngcareerstrategy.com, Noelle and her team of career experts share their decades of expertise, and dozens of career certifications to provide guidance on everything from resumes to LinkedIn to interviewing, to achieving challenging career changes and more. Noelle brings a shrewd headhunter prowess, fun-loving practical perspective and a fresh element to the career world.

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Helping Library Patrons Find Job Stability
fight job loss
june is audiobook month

Nonfiction Chat with librarians 
Susannah Violino and Tina Kramer
Wednesday,  July 8, at 3 p.m. 

This chat for nonfiction fans, will take place virtually on Zoom. To attend, please email Susannah, sviolino@norwalkpl.org, and she'll send an invitation to join.

Each month, Susannah and Tina will introduce you to some great nonfiction titles they've enjoyed, and keep you in the know about upcoming titles to watch for. Attendees are an important part of Nonfiction Chat, and we look forward to your sharing with us what you're reading now, great past reads, and your areas of interest. 

Susannah and Tina will present  The Yellow House  by Sarah M. Broom, and
1964-the Greatest Year in the History of Japan by Roy Tomizawa, during the first chat.

All are invited to participate in Nonfiction Chat, even those die-hard fiction lovers. Who knows, we may whet your appetite for something new. We look forward to having you join in the conversation!


The Norwalk Pubic Library's Seed Library is Growing!


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If you missed our Soundscape Ecology: Bringing the Sounds of Nature to Your Yard talk in May, you're in luck!  We have uploaded the program for you to enjoy.

soundscape ecology 




Tech This Out!


We are open for tech help!  With everybody jumping on the video conferencing bandwagon, let us help troubleshoot your tech problems via Zoom! Need help with the basics? We've got answers.  Looking to set up your device to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies and TV?  We've got that covered! Want to store your photos in the cloud, create a chart from data, start streaming on Netflix? Check, check, and check.   Fill out this form to schedule a 1-on-1 Zoom tutorial.

¡Estamos abiertos para ayuda técnica! Con todos ahora usando videoconferencia, ¡les ayúdamos a resolver sus problemas tecnológicos a través de Zoom! Necesito ayuda con lo básico, tenemos respuestas. ¿Desea configurar su dispositivo para tomar prestados libros electrónicos, audiolibros, música, películas y TV? ¡Tenemos eso cubierto! Desea almacenar sus fotos en la nube, crear un gráfico a partir de datos, comenzar a transmitir en Netflix. Llene este formulario para programar un tutorial de Zoom 1 a 1. (Programa en inglés).

UPDATE
The book drops at both the Main Library and at the SoNo branch are open!

Fill them up! The sooner we get the items back, the sooner we can get them ready to check out again.

For the time being, we will not be accepting any donations.

Need a library card?
  • Please visit our  online application  to apply for a new library card.  If you are having any problems, please  email us  so we can help you solve any issues.
  • Por favor visite nuestra aplicación en línea para aplicar por una nueva tarjeta. Su usted ha tenido algún problema, por favor envíenos un correo para que podamos ayudarle a resolver cualquier dificultad.

  • All items currently checked out have had their due dates changed to August 31, 2020.
  • Todos los materiales que ustedes llevaron de la biblioteca tendrán la fecha vencimiento el 30 de agosto, 2020.
  • All patron library cards have had their expiration date changed to May 30, 2021.
  • Todas las cartas de la biblioteca que se vencieron han sido renovadas hasta el 30 de mayo, 2021.
FAQ

How can I stay up-to-date with library announcements?
The library has active social media accounts on Instagram (norwalklibct), Facebook (Norwalk Public Library) and Twitter (@NorwalkLibCT).  Please follow us on your favorite for announcements, updates and great content.  We also have a YouTube channel (Norwalk Public Library) where you can find uploaded content. Most important, check our website at norwalkpl.org.

How can I get in touch with the library if I need help downloading an item or have a reference question?
Please email us at information@norwalkpl.org or call the reference telephone numbers (203)899-2780, ext 15109 and 15133. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
 
Can I borrow an item when the library is closed?
Borrowing items from Norwalk Public Library as well as through Inter-Library loan is suspended.  Fortunately, we have an incredible collection of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines, music, learning opportunities and much more available to download or stream with your library card.  Click here for a complete list. 
Preguntas Frecuentas

¿C ó mo mantenerme al dia con los anuncios de la biblioteca?
La biblioteca tiene cuentas en varios redes sociales, las cuales se actualiza con frecuencia. Tenemos Instagram (norwalklibct), Facebook (Norwalk Public Library) y Twitter (@NorwalkLibCT). Siguenos en tu medio preferido, ah í ofrecemos anúncios, actualizaciones de información, y m ás  contenido de alta calidad. También tenemos un canal de YouTube (Norwalk Public Library). De sumamente importancia es nuestro sitio web,    www.norwalkpl.org.  
 
¿Cómo comunicame con la bibioteca si preciso ayuda en bajar materiales digitales o si tengo otras preguntas sobre su colección y/o sus serv í
cios?
 Nos puedes mandar un email  information@norwalkpl.org    o llamarnos a (203)899-2780, y marcando o extensión 15109 o extensi ó
n 15133. Te responderemos lo antes posible.
   
¿Puedo tomar a préstamo materials aun cuando esté cerrada la biblioteca?
Está  sospendido todo prestar de materiales fisicos, incluso el de pedir materiales de otras bibliotecas. Por suerte, contamos con una colección increible de materiales digitales, incluso libros electrónicos, audiolibros, pel í culas, revistas, música, oportunidades de aprendizaje, y mucho mas, todo listo por bajar o secuenciar, y todo disponible nada mas usando su tarjeta de la biblioteca. Para ver una lista completa de lo que ofrecemos, haga clic en el enlace    Click here.