Update: Coronavirus/COVID-19The Board of Library Trustees decided that the Weston Public Library and Weston AIC will remain closed in coordination with the Weston Public Schools and local/federal directives. The trustees will reassess the situation regularly.
To read more about the Library's response to COVID-19/coronavirus, please click here.
For updates and information about COVID-19 from the Town of Weston, please visit Weston.org/Covid19. The town reminds residents that we can all do our part to help minimize the spread of this highly contagions illness by taking the following steps: - Social Distancing- maintain at minimum a 6-foot distance from someone outside your family and staying away from public gathering spaces, unless absolutely necessary
- Wash your hands and avoid touching your face- wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- Visit Weston.org/Health for additional information and facts on how the virus spreads, personal precautions you can take, and what is considered high and low risk
Please do not return borrowed materials to the library at this time. Overdue notices are automated and should be disregarded for the time being. Fines are waived when the library is closed and due dates will be automatically extended. Learn more and find out about accessing the Library's services remotely below.
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Remote Access to Books, Movies, Magazines, and More!The WPL is committed to increasing digital access for our patrons. As such, we have doubled the number of monthly borrows for patrons using Hoopla Digital, from 6 to 12 per month. We have also purchased extra copies of some of the most popular eBook and digital audiobook titles for Weston patrons using Libby/Overdrive. It all starts with your library card. You can use your library card to access eBooks, digital audio books, movies, TV shows, music, comic books, magazines and more! Click the images below or download the apps for a variety of digital library services. Please note that you will need your library card number and pin for most services. If you do not remember your pin, please reset it online. Need a library card? Fill out this online form and get a library card number to access to many of our our online resources immediately, including Overdrive/Libby and most databases!
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Keep learning and exploring!We know everyone is trying to keep kids busy and engaged in learning at home so we've compiled some cool links for virtual learning:
Check out these virtual tours of museums, zoos, and other cool places. Many of the places you can visit (when we aren't social distancing that is) using a library museum pass are offering at home tours and activities as well: All these places on Earth are pretty cool but what about Mars? Take a look around the surface of Mars with NASA's Curiosity rover.
Need books with activities? Scholastic has created a remote learning site with full lesson plans for literacy activities and access to Bookflix, their animated book library. Don't forget about Kanopy, Hoopla, and our other digital library offerings for the whole family.
Need a library card? Fill out this online form and get a library card number to access to many of our our online resources immediately!
Finally, we know parents and other caregivers might need help reassuring children during these difficult times. Check out the CDC's tips for talking about COVID-19 with kids.
To keep up with library updates,follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Until then, keep calm and read on, Weston!
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Take a trip down memory lane......without ever leaving your easy chair. Did you know that there are a variety of online resources that will let you rediscover your history from home? Join us for a trip down memory lane!
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