Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
Our libraries are opening, and we are excited to welcome you back. Click HERE to find out what to expect when you visit. You are now able to visit Annapolis Royal, Berwick, Bridgetown, Kentville, Lawrencetown, Middleton, Port Williams, and Wolfville. Our remaining branches are being readied and should be open soon! Our Kingston branch is open for Library Take-Out only. Library Take-Out is still available at all locations.
Library Take-Out
Library Take-Out
All library operations, procedures, and protocols are subject to the guidelines set out by the NS Health Authority and are subject to change quickly and without notice. 1. What is Library Take-Out Service? Library Take-Out Service is a way of offering access to our books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines. Pick-up will be by appointment only. The items can be materials from holds you have placed, items that you and staff have chosen together via a phone conversation, or a combination of both. 2. How is the library safely handling the Take-Out materials? Library staff will be quarantining all returned materials for a 72-hour period. This means all items returned to us will be set aside before being handled. Materials will be checked out to your account, and packed into paper Take-Out bags. 3. What is a Library Take-Out Order? A Library Take-Out “Order” is for a maximum of 10 items. We can choose items for your order by phone. The items will be charged to your library card and will be available to pick up by appointment. Available holds at time of order will NOT count against your 10 items. You may choose to place holds on your own items. Arrange a pick-iup time by phone. 4. How do I place a Library Take-Out Order? Call your local library branch during any of the Take-Out service hours to place a Library Take-Out order for up to 10 items. A preferred pickup time will be discussed. 5. Why do we have a limit of 10 items for a Take-Out Order? Our materials must be handled safely for both you and our staff. Due to these new procedures, we are limiting the number of items that must be handled. 6. What about more than one card in a household/family? If there are multiple people in a household, each with library cards, a Library Take-Out Order can be made for 10 items per library card. Checkouts will be bagged per library card number. We ask that you pick up your household’s Take-Out Order on the same day, with only one member of the household picking up the items. 7. What about the holds I place? There is no limit on any holds placed directly in the library catalogue. You will recieve holds notices; you can phone the branch to arrange a Library Take-Out by appointment. 8. How are Take-Out Bags picked up? Can someone else pick them up for me? Pickups will be taken outside to pickup area when staff make visual/written/verbal contact with the pick-up person. You or your designate will be required to show something with the name of the person who placed the order. Showing a library card is not required. 9. Why is there a 72 hour quarantine period for the books? For now, we want to assure you and our staff that we are doing everything we can with regards to making our materials safe to loan. This means that items you return will still show up on your card for at least 72 hours. There will be no fines. 10. Will there be physical interaction between staff and patrons? This is a contactless service. There will be no physical interaction between staff and those picking up the items. Items will be packed in one-time use paper bags and left outside in the pick-up area at the designated time for pick up by the patron. 11. What is the Loan Period? Standard loan periods are in effect. Your loan period will be set to begin on the day of your pick-up appointment. 12. What are the hours for Library Take-Out Service? The Take-Out Service will be available the hours listed on our website. Please check your local library hours here. However, due to social distancing, staff safety measures, and workload, your phone call may not be answered right away. Please try again later. All pick-up times will be set during Take-Out Service hours.
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information
Information on COVID-19, including Health & Wellness: Nova Scotia Government updates Updates and advice from Nova Scotia health professionals 811 Information - Online assessment, when to call, symptoms, and other information Masks - Mandatory in public places in NS as of July 31. This link has how-to videos and information. Wellness information from NSHA- Comprehensive information about staying well, prevention, and living a healthy life NS Health Authority - Free online mental health resources Canadian Mental Health- Wellness hub includes information on COVID-19 Public Health Agency of Canada - downloadable posters for quick information Government of Canada: Coronavirus updates Outbreak updates, symptoms, travel advisories, and more. World Health Organization updates and alerts Explain it to kids - A Short NPR (US) article and comic on explaining the virus to children.
Mask information
Mask information
NS Health is making mask-wearing mandatory for indoor public places, including the library, as of July 31. ** Want to sew your own fabric masks? Here are some of the best tutorials and information we've found. From Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, how to sew a pleated mask with ties and filter pocket. From Sweet Red Poppy, a pleated mask with elastic. From Freesewing, the Florence face mask. Here's a link to download the Jesse Mask (PDF with several sizes). A good-fitting mask from Mia DIY on YouTube. No sewing machine? Here's a Hand Sewn tutorial. And here's a No-Sew version made with socks! Public Health Canada has some no-sew methods of making a mask. Mask advice from Public Health Canada. Video showing how to safely don & doff a fabric mask. How to put on and remove Face Masks. This VIDEO explores the different ways to make ties, nose bridges, and different mask patterns. New to sewing? Head to Creative Bug, get your free account, and get started. Tutorials include Sewing Machine Basics and more. **Unable to aquire your own mask? Ask for one at your local libary!
AVRL Virtual Program Space
A Window into the World of Bees – Museum of Natural History
AVRL Virtual Program Space
A Window into the World of Bees – Museum of Natural History
August 13th (Thu)1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join Naturalist Alex for a look into the world of bees. Together we’ll have virtual story time, discover what makes Nova Scotia’s bees special, and make a craft showing us how bees see their world. Discover some of Nova Scotia’s native bees and observe honey bees hard at work at the Museum of Natural History. This program will be streamed on the Nova Scotia Provincial Library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NSProvincialLibrary
Vehicle Tender
Vehicle Tender
The AVRL is requesting quotes for a new cargo vehicle. Quotes must be received by August 26, 2020, at 4 PM. For the Tender Procedures, click HERE. For the specifications, click HERE.
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