"Those who won our freedom believed liberty
to be the secret of happiness"
~Louis D. Brandeis
The Library will be closed July 4th
Happy Independence Day!
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Dear Community,
As we enter July, I'm struck by how much we have changed over these past few months. To say that we've had to pivot and reinvent how we deliver service would be an understatement! We are getting many calls asking if we are open and the answer is both yes
and no. Our doors remain closed to the public indefinitely, however, the staff and I are busy providing curbside service and online programs.
Here are the new things we are adding in July and some reminders about on going services:
- NEW: We are Taking Requests! Although we don't sing and dance–we are taking requests for materials that are not in our collection. You can fill out the request form online and we will notify you when the item/s are ready for curbside pickup. Request/Recommend Title.
- NEW Partnership and Program! We are excited to partner with the Lincoln Public Library to bring you Virtual Science Talks with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors, Tim Pinkney, and Richard Sandler. Stuck at home, but want to do some traveling? Then we've got you covered. You can check out the next installment of this fun and informative series about the planets in our solar system virtually on July 13th (more info below).
- NEW from the Maker Space: Take-and-Make Craft Kits will be available on Fridays starting July 3. We will put them on a table in front of the library at 12 pm. Available while supplies last! Please help yourself to one kit per child.
- Curbside service is still available and the drop box is open during curbside hours (see schedule below).
- The Summer Reading Challenges for ages 0-109 are underway and it's not too late to register! The program is self-paced so there is still time to earn points and win prizes! (more info below).
- Our Online Programs include: Preschool Storytime, Page Turner's Book Club, Historical Society's Throwback Thursday, Poems for Peculiar Times, and access to other virtual programs on our Facebook page.
- Calling All Overdue Books! Due dates for all library materials are based on the 21-day checkout date. If you have items that are past their due date, please return them during drop box hours.
- Overdue fines are suspended until further notice.
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- Free Public WiFi access is available in our parking lot.
May the month ahead be filled with good health, happiness, and fresh opportunities for enrichment and growth.
~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
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Curbside Service
Tuesdays 1-7, Wednesdays 10-2, & Saturdays 1-5 by appointment
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Here's how it works:
- Reserve your materials online (preferred) or over the phone.
- Wait for our phone call to schedule your appointment.
- Pick up your materials from the cart out front during your scheduled time.
Please note:
- The drop box will be open during curbside hours. Tuesdays 1-7, Wednesdays 10-2 pm, and Saturdays 1-5.
- For your safety and the safety of our staff, all materials are quarantined for 72 hours before cleaning and check-in. There will be a delay in the return date, however, we will not be charging late fees at this time.
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Perseverance will carry seven instruments to conduct unprecedented science and test new technology on this mission.
Check out this fun and informative series about the planets in the solar system virtually. You don't need to have seen the previous presentations in this series to enjoy this program. We have partnered with the Lincoln Library to bring this series to you on ZOOM!
July 13th - Two Sessions!
One in the afternoon for younger science lovers at 3:30 pm
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You will need the access code listed below to join.
Meeting ID: 883 9627 9977
Password: 524504
One in the evening for science lovers of all ages at 6:30 pm
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You will need the access code listed below to join.
Meeting ID: 811 6895 8458
Password: 788252
(please note that these meeting have unique URL's and passwords)
New to Zoom?
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts. Your device will need a microphone and speakers (or headphones) to be a part of the discussion and a webcam wouldn’t hurt either!
And
PLEASE let us know if you’d be interested in attending this session but aren’t quite sure how to use the Zoom meeting software.
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Let the Library Come to YOU 24/7!
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Take advantage of
STEAM
on
and entertainment!
What is HOOPLA?
Hoopla is a digital media lending service powered by local libraries worldwide. Users sign up with an email address, password, and their library card information and Hoopla gives them access to their local library's collection of digital titles. Users can borrow
four
titles per month.
You will need a library card to open a hoopla account.
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It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenges!
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We are using the popular
Beanstack
software to offer a fun way to fill your summer with great books and engaging activities. Read books and do learning activities to earn badges. You can also earn prizes as you complete the self-paced program!
The Summer Reading Challenge ends July 18th.
Here’s how it works:
- Read and complete activities at home and log what you read/do. You can read anything you'd like, including books you have at home, from the library using curbside delivery, or that you find online. You can borrow eBooks and downloadable audio books from our Hoopla site too!
- Earn points for reading and completing activities. Once you have reached 150 points, you will earn your first prize. Prizes are awarded at 150, 300, 500, and 1000 points.
- Prizes can be picked up using curbside delivery by appointment!
Ready, set, take the challenge! If you have questions about the Summer Reading Challenge please email us:
collection@loomislibrary.org
or visit our
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Calling All Writers:
Imagine Your Story Contest!
No one else sees the world quite the way you do! What story do you have to tell? Write a story about the Summer of 2020 beginning with the lines
"Dear Reader, I wish I could tell you that the Summer of 2020..."
and e
nter
it in the
Imagine Your Story Contest!
The top three stories win prizes! Entry deadline is July 18th. To enter, send your stories to collection@loomislibrary.org. This contest is open to writers of all ages!
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Page Turners Book Club
now on ZOOM!
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The Page Turners Book Club invites you to join us on ZOOM as we discuss our July pick:
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir
by Ruth Wariner
Here is the link to join us on
Tuesday, July 28 @ 5:30 pm
Meeting ID: 898 9089 9059
Password: 100327
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"Ruth Wariner was the thirty-ninth of her father’s forty-two children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where authorities turned a blind eye to the practices of her community, Ruth lives in a ramshackle house without indoor plumbing or electricity...Recounted from the innocent and hopeful perspective of a child,
The Sound of Gravel is the remarkable true story of a girl fighting for peace and love. This is an intimate, gripping tale of triumph, courage, and resilience.
~
Good Reads
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census operations in order to protect the health and safety of the staff and the public and make sure they get the same population counted another way. You can learn more about it here:
The Census is critical. Not only does it affect political representation, it also directs billions of dollars in government funding to local programs and services. Funding for education, healthcare, and infrastructure, such as roads, is allocated utilizing census data. For every person missed during the Census, Placer County stands to
lose $1,000 in federal funding, per year for 10 years.
So far over half the households have been counted. If you have not filled out the 2020 Census you can do it online here:
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Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library!
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Your Membership Contribution Supports Library Programs, Events, the Summer Reading Challenges, 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.
Donations can be mailed to:
Friends of the Loomis Library
PO Box 610
Loomis, CA 95650
Thanks in advance! You are helping to support the library and our community for today and the future.
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Shop
Amazon Smile and Support the Library - at no cost to you!
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When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com,
with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization- That's US!
Simply go to:
https://smile.amazon.com
and select
Friends of the Library Loomis
as your recipient and then shop as you normally would!
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