Curbside announcement!
The library is now accepting returns of library materials in the drop box outside the library entrance. You may also borrow books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, and magazines through our curbside service.
Curbside Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm
Borrowing Library Materials
The library is now loaning materials through a curbside pick-up service. Library books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos may be borrowed by library cardholders in good standing. 20 items total, including 4 videos may be borrowed by each cardholder. Requests for items can be made through your library card account at https://minotsleeper.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/, or by calling 603-744-3352 or emailing minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com. Please review the steps for placing requests and how to pick up items at: www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/curbside.html.
Returning Library Materials
The library is now accepting the return of library materials, including books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos in the metal drop box outside the library’s front entrance. The staff will do their best to keep this receptacle clean, however, we do recommend washing your hands or using hand sanitizer after placing materials in the drop box.
More information
Information about interlibrary loan, printing and computer services, borrowing museum passes, making book donations to the library, access to the building, our meeting room, and butterfly garden can be found at www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/curbside.html.
For the safety of our staff and patrons who have an allergy to latex, we ask that you please try to use gloves that are latex-free when handling library materials.
For more information, view this month's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4372d3292014/fh1sjdmjc2-3138210.
The library is now accepting returns of library materials in the drop box outside the library entrance. You may also borrow books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, and magazines through our curbside service.
Curbside Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm
Borrowing Library Materials
The library is now loaning materials through a curbside pick-up service. Library books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos may be borrowed by library cardholders in good standing. 20 items total, including 4 videos may be borrowed by each cardholder. Requests for items can be made through your library card account at https://minotsleeper.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/, or by calling 603-744-3352 or emailing minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com. Please review the steps for placing requests and how to pick up items at: www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/curbside.html.
Returning Library Materials
The library is now accepting the return of library materials, including books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos in the metal drop box outside the library’s front entrance. The staff will do their best to keep this receptacle clean, however, we do recommend washing your hands or using hand sanitizer after placing materials in the drop box.
More information
Information about interlibrary loan, printing and computer services, borrowing museum passes, making book donations to the library, access to the building, our meeting room, and butterfly garden can be found at www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/curbside.html.
For the safety of our staff and patrons who have an allergy to latex, we ask that you please try to use gloves that are latex-free when handling library materials.
For more information, view this month's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4372d3292014/fh1sjdmjc2-3138210.
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Digital Library Resources
Libby for e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and digital magazines Kanopy for free streaming movies, documentaries, and children's videos EBSCO for news articles and videos and journal articles Heritage Quest for genealogy research Please call us for log in information Upcoming Programs (online) View our calendar of events for a listing of upcoming virtual programs: Calendar COVID-19 Resources Reliable resources and how to apply for unemployment: COVID-19 Resources Free Netflix Documentaries Free to anyone, no accounts required. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I return my books and movies? Yes! All library materials can be returned in the metal drop box outside the library's entrance at any time. Can I borrow books and movies? Yes! The library is currently loaning library materials through a curbside pick-up service. Library books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos may be borrowed by library cardholders in good standing. 20 items total, including 4 videos may be borrowed by each cardholder. Requests for items can be made through your library card account at https://minotsleeper.nhais.bywatersolutions.com/, or by calling 603-744-3352 or emailing minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com. Please review the steps for placing requests and how to pick up items at: www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/curbside.html. Can I pick up something that is on hold or was ordered through interlibrary loan? Yes, through our curbside service. Please call 603-744-3352 to schedule a pick-up. If you have something on hold at the library and we do not hear from you, will will contact you to ask if you are still interested in the item. Can I come into the library just for a few minutes to browse the shelves? Unfortunately, not at this time. We miss having our library filled with community members! For the safety of all, only staff will be allowed in the building at this time. What if I don’t know what I want to read or watch, or what you have available? Give us a call! Our librarians are happy to talk with you on the phone, by email, or in an online Zoom meeting to help make recommendations based on your interests and reading history. What is the library doing to make materials safe for me to borrow? All materials returned to the library are quarantined for 3 days based on scientific research, then wiped down before being reshelved. Library staff take safety precautions, including wearing PPE when handling materials and continuously cleaning surfaces throughout the day. What if I have items to return but do not feel safe coming to the library at this time? Please hold onto them. You can let us know that you would like to keep the items longer by calling 603-744-3352 or emailing minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com. Can I borrow items for friends and family? Why not encourage them to sign up for their own library card? If they live in Bristol, Alexandria, Bridgewater, Danbury Hebron, Hill, Groton, or New Hampton they can sign up for a library card for no charge. To sign up, call 603-744-3352. If you’re still wondering if you can borrow items for others, be aware each cardholder may borrow up to 20 items at a time, including a limit of 4 videos. Patrons may choose to share these with friends and family, however, responsibility for overdues, lost, or damaged items will fall to the cardholder. What if I want to borrow e-books, downloadable audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming videos, but I don't have a library card? Easy! We can sign you up for a library card over the phone. Just give us a call at 603-744-3352 during our regular hours (Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-6pm; Tue and Thur 1-8pm; Sat 10am-2pm). We will confirm with you that you live in one of the towns in the Newfound Area School District, ask you a few other questions, and within minutes you will have access to digital materials! What if I need access to the internet? The library's wifi is still on. If you need to connect to the internet with your own mobile device, you can stand outside of the library's entrance while maintaining social distancing and connect to the wifi network TOB Library Public. There is no password required to connect. We are also offering a public computer station in the parking lot. To use a laptop and/or connect to the wifi, please make an appointment by calling 693-744-3352. What if I want things from the library but I'm home bound? Minot-Sleeper Library offers a home delivery program for people who are home bound and living in the Newfound Region of New Hampshire. There is no charge for this service. Please review the details of the service below before signing up. To complete an application for home delivery, call the library 603-744-3352 to complete the form over the phone with a librarian. You can also fill out a form online by clicking here : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJqrVSNUFhNvHyKkPjMnbzW870b7qX8sPibmAGZ4aWcWH3zA/viewform Book BundleAugust Themes:
Picture Books: STEAM ahead with Fairytales A mashup of classic fairytales with STEAM related books! Junior : Never going out of style classics Timeless gems that you can read as a family! Reminisce together. Middle Grade : Fairytale Remixes Revamp the classic stories you thought you knew. YA : #Contemporary Life Realistic fiction tackling tough topics. You'll find amazing coming of age stories, protagonist fighting for what they believe in. Book Packs: Buy Books from the Friends of the Minot-Sleeper Library
The Friends of the Minot-Sleeper Library are now offering Book Packs for sale! Go to the Friends page here to find out more! These packs include sets of books that would frequently be found in the library foyer for sale. Above is an example of one of the book packs.
Library Events
All events are cancelled until the library reopens.
Please check back for updates on the events listed below. Family Programs and Events
All story times are cancelled until the library reopens.
Please check back for updates! In the meantime, watch our online story times here. Community Programs and Events
All Community Events are cancelled until the library reopens.
Please check back for updates. Minot-Sleeper Library on Instagram
Board of Trustees meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 4 PM online using Zoom, unless otherwise noted.
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