Sandown Library News
Summer fun at the Sandown Library! 7-28-20
In case you haven't noticed... It's Summertime! We hope everyone is staying cool and staying safe
Summer Solstice may be in the past this year but there's still a lot of Summer to go! We hope you're all doing your part to stay safe and healthy, including social distancing (at least 6 feet apart), wearing face coverings when you are out and about, and practicing good hand hygiene by washing your hands or using hand sanitizer. The library continues to move towards our new "normal" and reopening, while bearing in mind that we are all traveling together with these unknowns.
Book Drop -
The Library Book Drop continues to be open 24/7 to return your library materials. Materials are not getting checked in for at least 24 hours once they come into the building. They will then be checked in and quarantined for a period of time. This is to protect library staff and patrons from furthering the spread of the virus. Please practice social distancing if you see others on the front porch.
Front Porch Pick-Up - Patrons can continue to place things on hold and Library staff will get items ready for you to pick up on the front porch of the library. You can reserve through the online catalog at Sandown Libary Online Catalog , call (887-3428) or email chassard@sandownlibrary.us. When your materials are ready for pick up, you will get a phone call to let you know they have been checked out to you and are ready for you to come and get them.
What's New? - The Library recently welcomed a new Director!
Hi there - my name is Adam Shlager. I joined the Library team in early July. I'm really excited to meet folks from Sandown, and work with the town to make sure the Library continues to provide the services and environment you all want.
I have a somewhat varied career background. I started out as a chef for around 15 years. Next, I worked as a consultant and administrator in health care in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast for around 20 years. I was very happy to have found my next career in library services a few years ago and to land here in Sandown.
My wife, daughter, and I live in Portsmouth with our two rescue Cairn Terriers, who kindly stayed still for just a minute for the picture here.
Please stop by and say hello!
Beginning August 3rd, the Library will be open to the public on Monday through Thursday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm. We will be limiting the total number of patrons in the building at any one time to ten (10).
All visitors over the age of four (4) must wear a face-covering (over mouth and nose) at all times on the premises, and we encourage frequent use of our hand-sanitizer stations.
What about the Children's room? -
We love our young patrons! And we really want them to come and visit us - with everyone's safety in mind.
If you and your children and would like to visit our children's room, we are setting aside Tuesday and Thursday every week to accommodate private family visits. We just ask that you call in advance so we can limit occupancy on those days to one family at a time. If two families would like to visit together, we can accommodate that as well! Please remember to call in advance of your visit so we can be sure to provide a safe place for you and your children. We do ask that all visitors over the age of 4 wear a face covering over their mouth and nose.
Interlibrary Loan News - We have re-started ILL with our SNHLC partners, the Atkinson & Plaistow Libraries! Books will be delivered twice a week between the three libraries. The state of NH has NOT restarted Interlibrary Loan statewide yet. We will update this as soon as we have news.
Programming News -Drive-In Movies at the Library?! You bet!
We're hosting movies presented by Sandown's Cable TV Advisory Board and the Conservation Commission, along with a host of volunteers. The Saturday Drive-In at the Library. Showing on Saturday, August 1, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The movie will start once it is dark enough, but we ask that attendees arrive no later than 8:00 pm.
In keeping with pandemic safety measures, we will be spacing cars into every other parking space, so if folks want to stretch their legs and sit beside cars, there will be room to do so safely. We do ask that attendees please be conscious of social distancing and wear face coverings if they choose to move around. Sound for the movie will be transmitted via FM transmitter. Space will be limited to those who call in and reserve a spot! Call 887-3428 to reserve your spot now!
Our programs are still Zooming along!
Miss Adrienne and Miss Tricia love reading, adventuring, crafting, and solving mysteries with your children and you! Check out our calendar for upcoming events
We are starting to explore in-person programming again, starting in August. We will be paying close attention to the response to these first few events so that we can keep everyone safe. Please know that is our first priority!
August 11th: Join us for an outdoor summer children's concert with Kindermusik! This program generously provided by Let's Play Music and Make Art. This event is recommended for children 2-5yrs of age
August 18th: Join Sandown’s own Alison Hartung, owner of Allie's Home. Alison will share her interest in herbs, how to grow & harvest them, and teach us how to use those herbs to create seasonal mixes, rubs, dipping sauces and more. Alison will be making a few of her favorite recipes.
Click here to register! Sandown Library Program Registrations
Other News
The Sandown Library Trustees will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday August 13th at 7 pm. Due to the current state of emergency and the Coronavirus pandemic, this meeting will be held via Zoom. Details for how to connect and the agenda will be available on our calendar
Good News from Sandown Public Library
Starting June 29 the library will be open by appointment only while continuing to offer curbside pickup. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and there will be hand sanitizer stations throughout the building for your use. If you do not have a mask one will be provided for you.
While at the library, patrons may browse our new books and media, or reserve time to use a computer. We ask that families please limit the number of children they bring with them while visiting.
Please call the Library at 887-3428 to schedule an appointment. Times slots will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. We will do our best to accommodate everyone's requested times.
Sandown Public Library Open by Appointment - 6 23-20
Starting June 29 the library will be open by appointment only while continuing to offer curbside pickup. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and there will be hand sanitizer stations throughout the building for your use. If you do not have a mask one will be provided for you.
While at the library, patrons may browse our new books and media, or reserve time to use a computer. We ask that families please limit the number of children they bring with them while visiting.
Please call the Library at 887-3428 to schedule an appointment. Times slots will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. We will do our best to accommodate everyone's requested times.
Contact:
Sandown Public Library
305 Main Street
603-887-3428
Email: library@sandownlibrary.us
Website: Sandown Public Library
