Digital Services Department
& Customer Resource Services (CRS) eNewsletter
July 29, 2020
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CHECK IN & CHILL OUT WHILE YOU SUMMER WITH US
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Haven't signed up to Summer With Us virtually yet? No need to fret, s
ign up
right now! 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 on ou
r
facebook page
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And of course, if you are looking for suggestions about what to read, watch, listen to and play, we’ve got you covered.
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This week’s theme is one that is near and dear to all of our hearts...SHARK WEEK! Along with all things sharks, we will also be sharing our favorite magazine app
,
Flipster,
with you!
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With just your library card, Flipster gives you access to more magazines than you can even imagine! For our favorite little patrons, we recommend the
June/July 2020 National Geographic Kids edition
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which explores seven different species of sharks. For the salt-water fishing enthusiast in your life, we recommend
Salt Water Sportsman
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If you missed the library, then look no more...the building is now open for you to browse our shelves and checkout at the front desk, or at a self-checkout. Before you visit, please
read the guidelines
for your safety, as well as the safety of your fellow community members and library staff.
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Curbside Pickup Now Available
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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!
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OUR BOOK DROPS ARE OPEN 24/7
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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?
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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
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Videos should include:
- Your name.
- 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.)
- 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!"
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Have a question about your library card?
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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
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STAFF PICKS from the Digital Services Department
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Color Out Of Space (2020)(NR)
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When one thinks of Nicholas Cage as an actor your mind may tend to relate him to light-hearted comedies, adventures for pieces of lost American history, and otherwise average box office releases. But what if I told you he started doing horror movies? What if I told you he was
really good
in horror movies? The 2006 Wicker Man remake aside, Cage's filmography of late has included some rather extreme diversions from his normal acting fare with him dabbling with very dark and very serious horror flicks -- and they are damn good.
Color Out of Space is the most recent of these diversions and is based on the H.P. Lovecraft story by the same name. The gist? A farmer, Nathan Gardner (Nicholas Cage), and his family are pitted against an extraterrestrial threat that turns their peaceful rural lifestyle into a living nightmare. More need not be said.
Watch it today on Hoopla Digital.
Enjoyed it? Try Mandy (2018) on Hoopla as well for another dark Nicholas Cage horror.
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THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Available 24/7 from anywhere with your MMSCL Card
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eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows, Full Music Albums
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Collection of thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks
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Over 100 titles of popular magazines to download from
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Stream from millions of songs & download 5 free songs per week
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Kanopy features award-winning films, & documentaries
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(formally OneClick Digital) collection of eAudiobooks from Recorded Books
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Creativebug has thousands of award-winning arts & crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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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
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and follow the directions for a temporary ecard, good for Overdrive through Livebrary.
asking if you want to upgrade to an MMSCL ecard. Reply
YES
and we’ll get you started with a full-service ecard.
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407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY 11967 | (631) 399-1511
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