Digital Services Department
& Customer Resource Services (CRS) eNewsletter
July 1 , 2020
CHECK IN & CHILL OUT WHILE YOU SUMMER WITH US
The fun has just begun!  Sign up right now to Summer With Us....virtually! We will be offering online programs as well as inspiring you with lots of ideas about local treasures to explore, fun things to make and new projects to try! And of course, if you are looking for suggestions about what to read, watch, listen to and play, we’ve got you covered.  
 
EXPLORE YOUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is full of historic points of interest. Explore these sites using our virtual map and watch the 5 Facts Local History video series on our facebook page throughout the summer. 
If you visit any of these local history locations remember to share your photos and videos of your experience with the hashtag #mmshistorymap

SMITH POINT BRIDGE

Join Mike as he shares 5 facts about the bridge that joins our community with the Fire Island National Seashore in the first of the 5 Facts Local History video series!
Curbside Pickup Now Available

Do you miss the feel of a library book? You'll be happy to hear that curbside pickup is now available! Request items here or by calling us at 631-399-1511. When your items are ready, you’ll be able to schedule a pickup. We have walk-up and drive-up spots for your convenience, and you will be sure to leave a happy camper!
OUR BOOK DROPS ARE OPEN 24/7

Our outdoor book drops are open and waiting for your items. Simply place them inside the drop where they will be quarantined for 72 hours before being returned. No need to worry about overdue fees, they will be waived!  
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WANT TO JOIN LEX AND CHARLIE IN THE NEXT CHECK IT OUT! VIDEO?

We want to feature you, our amazing patrons in our CHECK IT OUT! Episodes. Follow the form below and submit your videos to checkitout@communitylibrary.org .
Videos should include:
1. Your name.
2. One piece of info (e.g., where you're from or are currently, how long you've been a patron, your favorite thing about the library, what summer activity you are currently participating in, etc.)
3. Our famous signoff-CHECK! IT! OUT!
Example: "My name is Lex, I'm currently soaking up the sun at Smith Point Beach, and I'm reminding you to Check! It! Out!"
Have a question about your library card?
Call us: 631-399-1511 x2 (if we don’t answer, please leave a voicemail, we’ll call you back within 1 business day) 
Or
STAFF PICKS from the Digital Services Department
The Lighthouse (R)
It is the 1890s and you're one of two lighthouse keepers stuck on an island several miles off the coast. Totally secluded from the rest of the world, storms batter your island as you try to maintain the light--and your sanity. This is the basic gist of The Lighthouse, an excellent Robert Eggers horror/drama starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson who both put in great performances. Winner of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and Oscar nominated for cinematography, there is plenty to enjoy in this slow burner film that deals with the effects of isolation, mismatched personalities, and paranoia. Highly recommend. 

Watch Here
THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Available 24/7 from anywhere with your MMSCL Card
eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows, Full Music Albums

Collection of thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks

Over 100 titles of popular magazines to download from

Stream from millions of songs & download 5 free songs per week

Kanopy features award-winning films, & documentaries

(formally OneClick Digital) collection of eAudiobooks from Recorded Books

Creativebug has thousands of award-winning arts & crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

library entrance
Library Card Access
If you want to access the Community Library’s online resources, you need a Library barcode number – found on the back of your library card. But if you don’t know your number – or if you’ve never had a card – you can still sign up for a card online.  
Fill out the form here :  and follow the directions for a temporary ecard, good for Overdrive through Livebrary.
In 24 hours or less, you’ll receive an email from  circulation@communitylibrary.org
asking if you want to upgrade to an MMSCL ecard. Reply YES and we’ll get you started with a full-service ecard. 
This ecard can be used for all online services via  www.communitylibrary.org 
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