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December Newsletter from the Yarmouth Town Libraries
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The Yarmouth Town Libraries will pause
in-person library visits and provide contactless curbside pick up, effective December 4.Here’s what you need to know.
LIBRARY HOURS for CURBSIDE PICK UP will be 6 hours per day in both locations: South Yarmouth Library and West Yarmouth Library Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday: CLOSED.
What we’re asking you to do:
The well-being of our community and staff is our top priority. - Please do not visit if you or someone you live with has or recently has had a fever, cough, or if you or someone you live with is unwell, or has been tested for a virus or are awaiting the results.
- Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth at all times while picking up your items.
- Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others.
What we're doing:- Limiting hours of operation to minimize staff exposure;
- Staff maintains 6 feet of distance between each other and public;
- Staff wears face coverings while handling materials, quarantining items for 24-48 hours;
- Washing our hands often and following cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
RETURNING ITEMS AND DUE DATES - Please return items ONLY in the book drop outside each building.
- We waive any overdue fines incurred during the quarantine period.
SERVICES AVAILABLE - Book Bundles from the Children’s and Young Adult collections are available by request. Contact the Children’s Room at 508-760-4820, X 1316, to request, based on your favorite authors or series you enjoy. We’ll call you to schedule a pickup.
- You may request magazines; print newspapers are not available.
- Printing, faxing and photocopying are available by contacting the Library by phone or email.
- Free WiFi access is available outside each building 24/7.
- Home delivery is available for those unable to get to the Library.
SUSPENDED SERVICES- We are pausing in-person Library visits for the foreseeable future.
- Public computers are not accessible at this time per order of the Board of Health.
- 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 at https://encore.clamsnet.org or by phone.
- Need help deciding what you want? Call for suggestions.
South Yarmouth Library: 508-760-4820; West Yarmouth Library: 508-775-5206 |
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From the Director:Happy holidays to all. And although I have my moments of doom and gloom, I do feel grateful for life here on Cape Cod and for the continued health and well-being of those around me. With so many restrictions on “normal” holiday activities, let us enjoy what we have and who we love. Hope to see you all on Saturday, December 12, for the Twelve Days of Christmas Stroll, starting at the South Yarmouth Library at 2:00 p.m. Let there be lights! -Jane Cain,
Library Director |
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Holiday hours for
the Yarmouth Town Libraries
Thursday, 12/24/20, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 12/25 and Saturday, 12/26 CLOSED |
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Good Stories, Well ReadHoliday Stories on ZoomSaturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m. Online
A Good Stories, Well Read event, usually held at the West Yarmouth Library, is entertainment and enrichment at its finest. This time around, listen to classic Holiday stories read with feeling by local Cape Cod actors - in the privacy of your own home - by joining the Zoom meeting for virtual Good Stories, Well Read. Please email Toby Wilson 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. |
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Virtual Who-ville Express!
Who-ville Art for AllImagine new ways to celebrate the season of joy and giving! Although we can’t be together this year, we can follow the tradition in new ways with “Grinchmas” activities and some goodies, too.
For many years we have had artwork from the students at Station Avenue Elementary School on display in our meeting room. This year we want to expand that opportunity to all who would like to contribute. But, we’re going to need a little extra help from you.
Please create your own piece of art with a Who-ville theme and drop it off at either West Yarmouth Library or South Yarmouth Library in the designated Grinchmas Art Box. We will display your creation in our windows for all to enjoy from a safe distance. Deadline for your submission is Saturday, December 12. One entry per person and please be sure to include your contact information. The artwork will be on display until December 31.
Option #2: Send us a photo of your artwork and we will post it on our social media for those who can’t make it to the Library to enjoy. Send the photo to Mindy Herington at mherington@clamsnet.org |
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Gingerbread Houses for the FamilyPriority will be given to those who register
by December 19.
Gingerbread house kits will be available beginning on Monday, December 21. Please register on the Library’s Calendar of Events or call 508-760-4820 X 1316 to reserve your kit. The Library provides all the materials.
Kits are limited to one kit per family. Share a photo via email to Ms. Mindy at mherington@clamsnet.org and we will post it on the Library’s social media. Let’s see how many likes we can get! |
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Book Bundles to Go! In a hurry? No time to browse in the Children’s Room?
We are offering a new service!
Send us an email or give us a call to let us know what topics you are interested in, or who your favorite authors are and we will put together a bundle of 5-10 items for you to take home to enjoy. We will gladly schedule a pickup time at your convenience. What better time to get cozy with some wonderful books, movies, or a good listen? |
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Zoom Musical Discoveries
with Ms. RachelSaturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m.
Appropriate for infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. All ages are welcome. A musical experience for the whole family! Singing, small and large motor movement, instruments and fun. Be sure to register to receive the Zoom link. Please call or register on the Library’s calendar of events at www.yarmouthlibraries.org. |
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Take-and-Make KitsKits will be available to pick up at West Yarmouth and South Yarmouth Libraries on Saturdays from 10:00-3:00 p.m. They are available on a limited basis and we want to accommodate as many families as possible. Please pre-register on the Library’s calendar of events or give us a call at 508-760-4820 X 1316 to reserve your kits. - December 5 DIY Grinch Ornament
- December 12 Grow Your Heart Bingo
- December 19 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party Bags
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Virtual Storytime Clubs:
Holidays Around the WorldMs. Mindy will entertain and delight you with stories from around the world. She will offer an activity or craft you can do at home. Each week there will be two prerecorded storytime videos that will be emailed on Monday mornings. Preregister for Baby Storytime or Preschool Storytime, or both! Please register on the Library calendar of events to receive the link. Enjoy at your convenience. |
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Family-to-Family
Christmas Giving ProgramEvery year, the Yarmouth Town Libraries participate in the Family-to-Family Holiday Giving program sponsored by the Cape Cod Division of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to help families in need and children in foster care. This year, it will look a little different: DCF has created an Amazon wishlist from which you can shop. A child's name and age for each item, so you can include that in the gift message when checking out; this will help DCF correctly match each gift to the child who requested it.
We understand that this may be confusing for some people -- this is new for everyone, including us. Please feel free to contact us at either library or email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org with any questions or problems you encounter. The link to the Amazon wishlist is: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KDQ7XMZQD6SV?ref_=wl_share
DCF asks that all shopping be completed online by Monday, December 14. We appreciate your participation in this Cape-wide community project. |
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Mystery Book Group on ZoomThursday, December 10, 6:00 p.m.
Anyone is welcome to join us as we discuss Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark. There are copies of the book available at the South Yarmouth Library circulation desk; the ebook and audiobook are on Overdrive/Libby, and the audiobook is always available to borrow with no wait on the Hoopla app. The group is open to everyone and facilitated by staff member Chris Kaufmann. Please call either library or email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org to receive a Zoom link in order to attend. If you do not know how to use the Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla apps, please call the library for assistance or email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org.
Please note, if you have not used Zoom in the past or have encountered difficulties using Zoom, please call 508-760-4820 X 1315 or email
ckaufmann@clamsnet.org to set up a troubleshooting session. |
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South Yarmouth Library Association
Presents the Twelve Days
of Christmas StrollSaturday, December 12, 2:00 – 5:00 pm,
rain or shine
To comply with COVID-19 restrictions, the South
Yarmouth Library Association (SYLA) presents an all-outdoor holiday event – The Twelve Days of Christmas Stroll – featuring 12 decorated and lighted front doorways and yards on the streets surrounding the South Yarmouth Library in Bass River Village.Tickets will be on sale at the South Yarmouth Library on the day of the stroll. Sorry, no advance sales. $10.00 donation greatly appreciated – cash or checks only. Holiday masks will also be available for sale at $8.00 each. Look for The Partridge in a Pear Tree at the Library on December 12 to get started!
Stroll the village streets with your booklet map to help you find all “Twelve Days.” Look for the blue snowflake flag in front of each location. Return your correctly completed ticket booklet to the South Yarmouth Library by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday to be eligible for the drawing for a $100 gift certificate to Gerardi's Cafe in South Yarmouth. SYLA provides funds to support the programs of the South Yarmouth Library for Yarmouth residents and visitors alike. Massachusetts COVID-19 protocols of social distancing and mask-wearing required. Stay safe and healthy – have fun and let's hope that 2021 allows us to bring back the Holiday Cookie Stroll.
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Zoom Book Discussion GroupThursday, December 17, 6:30 p.m.
Anyone is welcome to join us as we discuss The Christmas Train by David Baldacci. There are copies of the book you can borrow available at the South Yarmouth Library circulation desk; the ebook and audiobook are available on Overdrive/Libby, and the audiobook is always available to borrow with no wait on the Hoopla app. The group is open to everyone and facilitated by staff member Chris Kaufmann. Please call either library or email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org to receive a Zoom link in order to attend.
If you do not know how to use the Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla apps, please call the Library for assistance or email ckaufmann@clamsnet.org.
Please note, if you have not used Zoom in the past or have encountered difficulties using Zoom, please call 508-760-4820 X 1315 or email
ckaufmann@clamsnet.org to set up a troubleshooting session with Chris Kaufmann. |
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On Saturday, December 19, a New “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Reading The reading will be posted to the YTLYouthServices Facebook page. Although we won’t be riding the trolley together, we can be virtually together. Listen to our good friend and Library Board member George Bovino read the Dr. Seuss classic. Don’t be a Grinch—get in the Who-ville spirit! |
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Database Focus:
Online access to Consumer Reports Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting with your Yarmouth CLAMS card. Enter your library card number then select the link to ConsumerReports.org at http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/899/eBranch. |
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Staff Picks:
The Midnight Library by Matt HaigNormally I usually read non-fiction but the title intrigued me. It is an inspiring, compassionate, and empathetic novel where the author creates the concept of the midnight library found in the spaces between life and death. By choosing a different book from the shelves, the main character can live the life of a path not taken. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "Librarians are like soul-enhanced search engines." It is well written and has an important life lesson for everyone. |
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Cozy by Jan BrettA group of clever animals finds an unusual but warm and furry home during Alaska’s long winter in Jan Brett’s newest snowy adventure. Cozy is the softest musk ox in Alaska, with the warmest fur you ever did feel. When a storm hits while he’s separated from his family, he starts to feel lonely–but not for long. As the snow piles up, animals start to notice just how warm and cozy Cozy really is. Visit JanBrett.com for a chance to see the making of Cozy. There are lots of free and fun activities on this site. Not to be missed! |
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
A Fun Success!Thank you to the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce for their generous supply of Yarmouth Walking Trails and Beach maps. The Nature Scavenger Hunt Kits we distributed in November were very popular; more than 35 families participated and enjoyed exploring outdoors. The bogs, beaches, bikes and hikes are featured on our Facebook page. Check out some great photos @YTLYouthServices. If you haven’t sent us your photos it’s not too late. Please email pictures of your scavenger hunt adventures to Ms. Mindy at mherington@clamsnet.org |
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Yarmouth Community VisioningThe Planning Board invites members of the Yarmouth community to participate in our Town-wide Visioning process to identify community values and viewpoints that will serve as the basis for a community Vision Statement. This Vision Statement will help guide future Town goals, initiatives, and resource allocations to better serve our residents. These virtual meetings will also be livestreamed on the Town of Yarmouth’s YouTube Channel and posted on the Town website on the Community Visioning webpage. The Planning Board will soon be launching a Visioning Survey along with an initial series of Virtual Community Workshops set for:- December 7, 9:00 A.M.
- December 15, 2:00 P.M.
(Attend virtually on either date)More information on registering for the workshops and the launch of the survey will be available under the Community Visioning webpage below as details are finalized.
https://www.yarmouth.ma.us/1838/Community-Visioning
Signing up on the website for regular updates via e-mail is the best way to stay informed of the latest information.
Also visit the website to review background Data Summary Sheets on a wide variety of topics to get a better understanding of general data and notable trends, existing programs and ongoing initiatives in Yarmouth. |
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