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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Greetings Friends of the Atascadero Library (FOAL) members, supporters and followers,
Here we are, still navigating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, COVID has not affected our ability to read!! The Atascadero Library is OPEN for browsing and you may request books, DVDs, CDs, and more via The San Luis Obispo County Library website. Unfortunately, T he Black Gold Library website is not a viable way to search or request items currently because the Santa Barbara Library System is not sharing its collection with Black Gold at this time due to budgetary constraints due to COVID-19.
This is a great time to celebrate the Friends of the Atascadero Library along with all the other County Friends groups; October 18-24 is National Friends of Libraries Week! Friends volunteers work hard to support your library by raising funds to purchase books, DVDs, CDs, subscriptions, furniture, programing, and more!
And, be sure to read more in this newsletter about the important role the Atascadero Library is playing in this year's historic election. A big "thank you" to North County Regional Librarian Jacqueline Kinsey and all of the North County Library staff for their hard work to ensure ballots are collected safely!
Things to look forward to in the future include a new County Library card with a beautiful graphic reflecting the flora or fauna of our area (one of three designs are in the running and they are all beautiful). The design will also appear on a new mural on the clock tower at the San Luis Obispo Library and on the three new Sprinter vans that will replace the old Bookmobile. One of these vans will be available for use in North County and will be used for outreach at targeted locations, a senior facility or after school youth group for example. Also be on the watch for new signage inside the Library!
Happy reading and stay well.
Regards,
Leigh Livick, FOAL President
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Currently Reading - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
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ALICE'S BOOKSTORE NEWS
Sorry, but Alice's Bookstore is still closed and no donations will be accepted at the library or the Bookstore storefront until further notice.
We hope to see you all again soon!
Sharon, Linda, and Alice
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NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION Voting & Secure Ballot Collection at the Library
For more information on the November 3rd General Election please see the SLO County Clerk Recorder website.
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Library 101: Your Questions Answered!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AT THE LIBRARY
When is the library open?
Effective July 5, 2020, following State guidelines, seven SLO County library locations opened for Grab-and-Go-Services, Tuesdays - Saturdays 9am-10am for vulnerable populations then 10am-5pm for other patrons. We ask that you keep physically distanced and wear a face covering your nose and mouth when visiting any County of San Luis Obispo Public Library. Library staff are happy to assist you! Please call us if you have specific questions. Branches open for Grab-and-Go service are Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Morro Bay Los Osos and Nipomo. Our Digital Library remains open 24/7. Please visit ReadySLO.org for the latest updates and guidance.
Why can't I place a hold on an item, I don't see the "Place a request" button?
Since the COVID shut down, libraries in Santa Barbara County are not able to share materials with us. Therefore you must look at and place holds through our catalog at www.slolibrary.org , NOT www.blackgold.org.
This item is very overdue, how much do I owe?
Effective February 1, 2019 SLO County Libraries are fine free Libraries! This means if the overdue materials are returned to our libraries, there will not be a fine to pay. However, fines will be assessed on damaged or lost items.
DID YOU KNOW?
Wireless printing is available at 7 SLO County Libraries!
This means you can send a print job from your house, from outside the library, or from your phone to the library printer. You will need to come to the library and print it out before we close that day. To get the printing address to the library you wish to pick up your print, go to www.slolibrary.org > About > Mobile Printing Services. Copies are 10 cents a page. The libraries that offer this service are Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Morro Bay Los Osos, and Nipomo.
If you misplaced your library card, or don't have one, you can get a temporary card online right now to access eBooks and other online library resources while the library is closed!
Online applicants can receive a temporary number. The temporary number will allow you to place holds on items in the library catalog and will also give you access to some of the digital audiobooks, eBooks, and digital magazines: OverDrive, Enki, and RB Digital. (Note: To obtain a permanent library card and access to all of the library's services. please appear in person when it is safe and allowable to do so with identification and proof of mailing address.)
In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, you must be 13 or older in order to complete this registration.
"A truly great library contains something in it to offend EVERYBODY"
- Mary Jo Godwin, editor, consultant, Librarian
Hope to see you at the library soon!
Jackie Kinsey
North County Regional Librarian, Atascadero Library
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 MEMBERSHIP CORNER THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS!
MJ Basti Jerry and Gail Dowell Karen Flynn Joan Helgren SPONSORS & DONORS
Thank you to the many individuals who have joined FOAL, sponsored programs, newsletters and events, donated or purchased books, volunteered their time, or made monetary gifts. Your support of the Friends of the Atascadero Library has enriched our community by enhancing the library's programs and services.
NEW DONATIONS
John Lehman
If you you would like to become a new member or renew your membership, have a question about your membership status, making a donation, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor, please contact linda.folatascadero@yahoo.com.
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