2156 Main Road * Huntington, Vermont, 05462 * 802/434-4583* hpl@gmavt.net

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***Due to the COVID-19 virus in Vermont The Huntington Public Library is CLOSED to the public until further notice. All events, meetings, and groups are canceled.****

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Please… SEE RESOURCES PAGE FOR WATERSHED EXPLORER INFORMATION

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Book Chat

Join us on November 18, at 1:30 pm, via Google Meet for a chat about books!

Rebecca Mueller of the Richmond Free Library and Stacey Symanowicz of the Huntington Public Library will present “Discover between the Covers,” a monthly book chat session featuring materials from the two libraries.  Chats will introduce readers to a variety of titles:  old and new, fiction and non-fiction, past and current award winners, favorite series, and perhaps a movie or two.   There will be time set aside to let participants share what they’ve discovered, too!  

When	Wed November 18, 2020 1:30pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time – New York
Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/fdj-nrrx-mzc Join by phone ‪(US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN: ‪787 209 998 1060‬# info	Join with Google Meet

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For a list of Childrens Book Publisher’s resources,

please click under “RESOURCES”

tab and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Books to Go!

Request books, DVDs, and audiobooks, by email (hpl@gmavt.net) or phone 434-4583 & come pick them up

on the table by the outside door every Monday and Friday 11 am – 3 pm.

Materials can be returned in the book drop at any time. Please note that ALL items that are returned will be placed in a box for seven days in a separate room before being checked in. Please feel free to ignore any overdue reminders that you may receive!

Inter-Library Loans

Good news! We have resumed borrowing and lending from our Inter-Library Loan services! This means you are welcome to request books that the Huntington Public Library does not currently have in it’s collection.

Please note that here will be about a 3 week wait between the request and the book delivery to you. We will be quarantining all books for one week upon there arrival to us.

COVID -19

Please note that if you are in a high risk category and in need of a book, DVD, and/or audiobook delivery please call 802/434-4583 and Stacey will gladly bring a bag to your door! It will be my pleasure to deliver!

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March 22, 2020

The Huntington Library is now closed to patron visits, effective March 12, 2020, in response to the concerns about COVID-19 and the health and safety of all in our community. Since our closure, the Huntington Select board has closed all town owned buildings to the public and public functions, with some few exceptions for appointments to do necessary business. The Library will remain closed to the public until further notice.

Vermont libraries are now offering a variety of services to meet the needs of the communities, but they can change daily so please check our website at http://www.huntingtonlibraryvt.org to find our current services.

We are proud to announce a new drive-up service model we’re calling “Library to Go!” We’ve modeled this from the Starksboro Community Library.

Material Selection:

Patrons can request Library materials by calling 434-4583 or email hpl@gmavt.net and we will gather our books, DVDs, or other materials for you.

* To view the catalogue online go to hpl.kohavt.org. Your username is your full barcode number with no spaces (example: H9201234) and the default password if your last name. If you have any difficulties getting in, please call the Library.

* If you aren’t exactly sure what you’d like, you can call theLibrary 434-4583 or email (hpl@gmavt.net) to ask for for suggestions and the staff will be glad to put together a bag of materials for you.

Pick Up:

* Books and other materials will be available for pickup twice per week on Mondays and Fridays from 10am – 3pm.

* Your books will be placed on a table outside the main entrance in a bag with your name on it.

* If you are unable to get the Library please let us know when you request your books. The Trustees will be happy to deliver to your doorstep.

Ebooks:

Please know that our Library has extensive access to ebooks, which you can download on your device from home. If you would like a password and instructions for ListenUp Vermont please call or email the Library You can visit help.libbyapp.com for assistance using the app.

Inter-Library Loans:

* Service has been suspended due to health concerns.

Book Returns:

* We won’t be contacting our patrons about overdue notices until we resume regular hours and routines. However, you may receive automated notice through our computer program . Feel free to ignore this if you are self-quarantined or alternately go online and renew the items.

* We encourage people to return books to the dropbox or the return box on the table when you come to the Library to pick up your new package of books.

WiFi

* The WiFi will stay on and patrons can use our WiFi from outside the building. The password will be posted on the Library door and the dropbox for your reference.

Communication:

* The Library will maintain communication through our website, Front Porch Forum, Faceook, and postings on the Library door. We will also update our phone message with vital information.

We are taking these actions to protect our community, but we will try to meet your library needs as well as possible during this time. Thank you for your support and understanding.

-The Huntington Public Library Board of Trustees and Staff

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Ebooks and Audiobooks are always available through Listen Up Vermont!

All you need is a valid Library account and a password!

Here are the directions and links to help.

Special Thanks to Tim and Linda Jones who in honor of his beloved parents, Hilton and Lorraine Jones has donated three years of Consumer Reports Online!

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