Hi Ivan
Is there a way to order trash bags without going through the library
system? Seems a very complicated way to connect. Don't need them yet but
was wondering what the process would be.
Thanks
Debra Kelly
On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 3:48 PM Ivan Ussach <ivanussach@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi again - Here are some additional notes to my original "status change"
post Tuesday (included below):
* *All items now due May 1*: Thanks to CWMARS, our regional library
network--this is being done mainly to ease the temporary halt of
inter-library loans. *Please return Warwick Library items in a timely
manner so they are available to others.*
* *Ordering items*:
- *First*: See my March 17th message below. Helpful hint, after signing
in to your CWMARS account you can use "Advanced Search" to search the
catalog by, for example, "DVDs" or limiting your book search to
"Mysteries." Be sure to indicate the format you want (like regular book or
audio book). You can also use key word, title or author. And BE SURE TO SET
THE SEARCH BUTTON FOR "WARWICK LIBRARY."
- *Second*: Call or email the Library to place your order: DO NOT CLICK
"PLACE HOLD."
You can also order trash bags (indicate # and Large/Small); magazines
(indicate title and date); loaner items (thermal imaging camera,
Kill-A-Watt electrical usage monitor, ukelele, Go-Pro camera); and
Museum/State Park passes--for those that may be open.
* *Picking up items*: I will let you know when your order is ready for
pickup during regular Library hours (Mon 10-4, Tues 1-8, Thurs 5-8, Sat
10-12:30). *The front door will be locked until you arrive*, at which
time I will place your items outside or, if the weather is bad, inside the
vestibule. There is also the possibility (depending on availability) of
having a volunteer deliver items to your home if you cannot arrange a
pickup yourself.
* *Dropping off items*: During normal hours by knocking on the front door
or otherwise letting me know when you're arriving; or placing in Bookdrop.
* *Expanded free online resources*: I'll be sending out a longer list
soon. For now, remember there is Libby
<https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/1307.html> by Overdrive, available
using your online CWMARS account; as well as the voluminous online
resources of Boston Public Library <https://www.bpl.org/online-resources/>
.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated during this challenging time.
Please let me know if there's another way the Library can be helpful. Best
- Ivan
Ivan Ussach, director
Warwick Free Public Library
978-544-7866
warwick@xxxxxxxxxx
On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 2:14 PM Ivan Ussach <ivanussach@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi everyone - This is to inform you that as of this Thursday, March 19th,
the Library will be closed to the public in the interest of public health
and safety. The Library will maintain normal hours today, March 17th, after
which our circulating materials (and trashbags) will continue to be
available to library patrons (existing CWMARS network members) thru
controlled "curbside delivery."
Inter-library loans have been suspended state-wide as of this morning, so
for those of you with items on hold there will be nothing coming in to
Warwick from other libraries; likewise, any items borrowed from other
libraries and returned to Warwick Library will be stored safely for an
effective quarantine period. Please continue to return borrowed items in a
timely manner.
I'll have more details for you in the next day or two on how curbside
delivery will work: basically, you will be able to call or email the
Library during normal hours to request items, and I will notify you when
they are available for pickup at the front door. That means you will need
to access your library account online, which is very easy to do: you just
need your patron/card # (which I have if needed), and your 4-digit password
(which may be pasted on your card; I will likely have it recorded for most
of you, and if needed you can simply request a new one online). Then you
just hit "Search' and enter one or more "key words." BE SURE TO SET THE
SEARCH BUTTON FOR "WARWICK LIBRARY."
Additionally, for residents with no internet access and no online device
of their own, limited computer station access will be provided for those
needing to deal with urgent/emergency situations.
As I said, I'll have more info for you soon. Best wishes and be well!
Ivan
Ivan Ussach, director
Warwick Free Public Library
978-544-7866
warwick@xxxxxxxxxx
*
Today's Poem of the Day (very short):
*One Day*
by Laura Foley
I didn't read the news.
I raked a rainbow
of pungent autumn leaves,
played abroad with happy dogs,
held my granddaughter in my arms,
and sat beneath an amiable maple,
attentive to current events.
“One Day” by Laura Foley from *Why I Never Finished My Dissertation.*
Headmistress Press © 2019. Reprinted with permission.
