March 28, 2024

News & Notes from the Blanding Library

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Curbside Pickup Continues
The Blanding Library is still closed to the public, but curbside pickup of reserved materials continues, 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). You can look up the item you want and see if it is on the shelf at the Blanding. You can also see what’s new on the Blanding shelves through the SAILS website too. 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. When returning library items to the Blanding, please place items in the outside book drop by the front door.

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 Summer Activities for Kids
The staff at the Blanding invite you to “Join us this summer as we explore virtual stories, a middle grade book club, a wizard’s Tribute to Harry Potter, Newton Puppets, story walks and more! Check out the event calendar on www.blandinglibrary.net and Facebook as the library announces these programs.

Our librarians are eager to help with your summer reading. Give us a call – just because we can’t be together in person doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun!”

No registration is necessary. Summer programs are made possible in part by the Friends of the Blanding Library. “Imagine Your Story” is the theme of the statewide summer reading program supported by the Blanding Library, the MA Library System, the MA Board of Library Commissioners and the Boston Bruins, with funding from the Institute of Museums & Library Services.

The Blanding’s online Middle Grade Book Club began in late June for kids entering third to seventh grade. Support with obtaining middle school summer reading materials will also be provided. To find out more, call the Blanding at 508-252-4236 or email mmaynard@sailsinc.org.

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