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Programs this week at the Yarmouth Town Libraries

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Teen Program: Nailed It! 

Saturday, October 24, at West Yarmouth
and South Yarmouth locations. Please pick up by reservation, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

For ages 13-18. Teens who register will receive a baking kit to be transformed into a Halloween treat. Instructions and additional materials will be included. The possibilities are endless! Take a photo and send it to Ms. Mindy mherington@clamsnet.org by 4:00p.m., Sunday, October 25, for a chance to win the coveted “Golden Spatula” Award. Good luck!

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Family Outdoor Storytime on the West Yarmouth Library Lawn

Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m.
For all ages and their caregivers. Stories and games. Please register on the Library calendar of events for more details on social distancing protocols. Please call or register on the Library calendar of events:  www.yarmouthlibraries.org. If you can’t make it in person, you can enjoy this outdoor event on Zoom. We will send the link via email.

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Zoom Good Stories, Well Read

Saturday, October 24, 2:00 p.m.
A Good Stories, Well Read event, usually held at the West Yarmouth Library, is entertainment and enrichment at its finest. Think of this as "storytime for grownups." This time around, listen to classic stories by Ambrose Bierce, Robert Benchley, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez read with feeling by local Cape Cod actors by joining the Zoom meeting for virtual Good Stories, Well Read. Please email Toby Wilson today at twilson@yarmouth.ma.us or call the library at 508-760-4820 X 1317 to register and receive a Zoom link or with any questions. Sponsored by the West Yarmouth Library Association. Tell all your friends and neighbors to register and join the fun - keeping 6 feet apart, of course.

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Preschool Outdoor Storytime on the West Yarmouth Library Lawn

Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. 
For infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Rhymes, stories and surprises for all ages! Please register on the Library calendar of events for more details on social distancing protocols. Take and Make Craft Kits will be available for curbside pickup, for all who register. 
Please call or register on the Library calendar of events: www.yarmouthlibraries.org. 
If you can’t make it in person, you can enjoy this outdoor event on Zoom. We will send the link via email.

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DIY Costumes on Facebook Live

Thursday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.

For all ages; some adult supervision may be helpful. Ms. Mindy will show you some ways to create cool and easy costumes. This week: Soap bubble costumes! If you can’t make it to the FB live event, you can watch the video! Follow us @YTLYouthServices for more details.

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Hallow-Read Family Story Time on the West Yarmouth Library lawn Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting 

For all ages. Join us for some spooky and silly stories and more. Please call 508-760-4820 X 1316 to register or go to the Library calendar of events www.yarmouthlibraries.org for details and information on social distancing protocols. If you can’t make it in person, you can enjoy this outdoor event on Zoom. We will send the link via email. Costumes are welcome!

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Commonwealth Catalog is back!

The majority of Massachusetts libraries are participating once again. If there's an item that you can't find in CLAMS, in most cases you'll be able to borrow it through ComCat. It's easy to search and request — just use the same login information that you use for the CLAMS catalog. Start borrowing now at Commonwealth Catalog!

The Yarmouth Town Libraries are now
open to the public on a limited basis.


Here’s what you need to know.
LIBRARY HOURS will be 5 hours per day in both locations: 
SY Library and WY Library
        Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
        Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday: CLOSED


What we're asking you to do:
• Please do not visit if you have or recently had a fever, cough, or feel unwell, or if you have been tested for a virus and are awaiting the results.
• Wear a face covering that covers your nose and mouth at all times inside the library.
• Wash your hands often. Hand sanitizer is provided throughout the library.
• Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others.
• Please limit your time in the library to 15 minutes, to prevent crowding and to allow others to enter.

There are disposable masks for anyone without a face covering. People who refuse to follow these guidelines will be asked to leave the building, and library staff will retrieve items for pick up outside.

What we're doing:
• Limiting hours of operation, and the number of people in the building;
• One-way entrances and one-way exits;
• Occupancy of the Children’s Room at both locations limited to one family at a time and by appointment only;
• Staff maintains 6 feet of distance between each other and public;
• Staff has continually worn face coverings while handling materials, quarantining for 24-48 hours;
• Following cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

RETURNING ITEMS AND DUE DATES
• Please return items ONLY in the book drop outside each building.
• We quarantine returned items for 24 hours, per CDC guidelines,
before checking them in.
• We waive any overdue fines incurred during the quarantine period.

ACCESSING LIBRARY MATERIALS
The well-being of our community and staff is our top priority.
• Access to the Children’s Room is by appointment only; one person at a time in Teen Room; staff can assist you and can retrieve items for curbside pickup.
• You may check out magazines; newspapers will not be available.
.  Public computers are not accessible at this time due to Board of Health order.

SUSPENDED SERVICES
• Meeting room is closed and is not available for use.
• We cannot accept donations of books or magazines.

Helpful suggestions during this phase:
• Place your hold requests online or by phone.
• Need help deciding what you want? Call for suggestions.
SY Lib: 508-760-4820; WY Lib: 508-775-5206.

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