#TogetherApart
Librarian's Corner
Dear Library Community,

I hope you are well and doing your best to stay safe.

We are currently in a challenging time and even as we isolate ourselves we need to find ways to make – and keep a sense of community. You are a vital member of the library community and I want to update you about how we are navigating this difficult time and what our plans for the future include.

Our top priority is always the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and patrons. With that in mind, the library is closed and we have suspended all programming in April. We will continue to revise our program schedule throughout the duration of the Governor's Stay at Home Order. We are working to reschedule many of the canceled events to new dates further out on the calendar whenever possible. 

The Loomis Library & Community Learning Center exists to provide accurate and trustworthy information, to share our stories, to bring us together, and to explore and celebrate our shared humanity. That sharing is hard right now, especially when remaining apart is what is best for us all. Yet in its own way, that very choice is an act of hope and optimism, a commitment to the future. And that is exactly what we have here at the library – a commitment to the future. The steps we are taking will ensure we remain accessible and present in our community in the future. While nothing can fully replace those in-person connections, we’re working to develop digital content and stay #TogetherApart by supporting our community virtually.

  • We would like to invite you to follow our facebook page and participate in book discussions, storytime, and to get ideas for things to do while at home.

  • Check out our new electronic resources! - TumbleBooksLibrary, TumbleMath, TeenBookCloud, AudiobookCloud, and RomanceBookCloud. These resources offer FREE web-based ebooks for children, teens and adults. Find them on our Research and Learning Page or find them under the electronic resources section of the catalog. These eBooks are available through Aug. 30th, and you do not need to have a library card to access them.

  • As always, you can access our EBSCO databases from home 24/7 with your library card login. This is especially useful during a time when so many are homeschooling, these databases give access to peer-reviewed age-appropriate articles to help with research. 

Other ways that we are addressing the library closure:

  • The library drop box is closed. Please keep checked out materials at home. Don't try to return anything until further notice!

  • All due dates have been extended for everyone so no one's account will be blocked.

  • Materials on hold and queues are frozen so that no one loses their place.

  • If people are not yet library users, they can apply for a temporary library card online and will be granted membership access to the online databases, only.

  • We have taken steps to ensure no one's card will expire during the closure.

  • If you need assistance logging into your account, please send us an email (collection@loomislibrary.org) and we will do our best to assist you within 1-2 business days.

We plan to come back in full force with live events and programming for our community when it is deemed safe to do so.
We appreciate your continued support and your understanding as we make decisions in the best interest of our town, our team, and our community.

Please take care of yourselves and
each other.

~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
Make Census 2020 Count!

The 2020 Census process has begun! The deadline to complete the online Census form is April 30. Federal law keeps your responses safe so complete your 2020 Census with peace of mind. It's important so that our Placer community gets its fair share of federal resources. You should have received a postcard in March detailing how you can safely and confidentially complete your form online or request a paper form to respond by mail . Please remember to count everyone in your household.

The Census is secure and will NOT ask you for
 
❌Your Social Security Number

❌Your citizenship status

❌Personal info

❌Financial info


To learn more about what to expect, visit https://2020Census.gov/

Be counted!
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Your Membership Contribution Supports Library Programs, Events, the Summer Reading Program, Book and Material Purchases, plus all the Little Extras that Mean so much!

Basic membership is only $15 a year or $25 for your whole family.
Higher levels are always welcome. All memberships are tax deductible per IRS 501(c)3 charitable rules.

To renew or join, visit the library and pick up a FOL membership envelope located at the front desk or at the FOL Book Sale.

Thanks in advance! You are helping to support the library and our community for today and the future.
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