March 28, 2024

News & Notes from the Blanding Library

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Curbside Pickup
The Blanding Library is still closed to the public, but staff are now providing curbside delivery to patrons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can request books and other items from the Rehoboth library only, by either calling the library or requesting items through the SAILS online catalog (www.sailsinc.org).  Although it is possible to place hold requests for items from other libraries, those books will not arrive until our delivery service resumes operation, on a date to be determined later. 

The library will notify you when the Blanding items are ready for pickup and then you will need to call (508-252-4236) when you arrive at the library. Library staff will either leave the books outside by the door or place items in your car trunk, depending on the weather.  

At this writing, the library is still working out the details about the next phase of library re-opening. Due dates for materials have been automatically extended. Any overdue fines accrued during this time of closure will be waived. Expiration dates on library cards will be extended. While the physical library is still closed to the public, the library’s online services are available anytime from www.sailsinc.org, as well as the Overdrive and Libby eBook apps. So now is a good time to download e-books; you can find out more on the SAILS site.

Online Learning & Activities for Kids
The Blanding’s online Middle Grade Book Club is starting in June. Register before June 13 to get the book list and participate in an introductory meeting. Support with obtaining middle school summer reading materials will also be provided. Recommended for kids entering third to seventh grade. There will be an online introductory meeting on June 13 for parents and kids. Register your child by contacting mmaynard@sailsinc.org with your name, your child’s name, a phone number and parent email, and the email your child will be using for online components of the book club.

While we all wish we could have a full slate of summer programs as usual, there will be some online entertainment for children coming up soon. The Blanding staff are currently planning a series of virtual programs for children this summer, which will include story hours, a puppet show, readings by children’s authors, and story walks. More information will be available soon on the library’s calendar page on www.blandinglibrary.net and on Facebook.

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