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COVID-19 & Wellness Information
COVID-19 & Wellness Information
Information on COVID-19, including Health & Wellness: Nova Scotia Government updates - Updates and advice from Nova Scotia health professionals Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 immunization plan Nova Scotia COVID-19 vaccination clinics - Overview of vaccination clinics. Nova Scotia COVID-19 Immunization Record - You can securely access your COVID-19 immunization record. Your record will be updated after each immunization. You'll need your Health Card Number to complete the process. 811 Information - Online assessment, when to call, symptoms, and other information Masks - Mandatory in indoor public places in NS. This link has how-to videos and information. Covid Q & A - From the Canadian Medical Association; includes information about vaccines 211 - Access to help and support in your community. Nova Scotia Mental Health Association - Support, programs, and services across the province. Wellness information from NSHA - Comprehensive information about staying well, prevention, and living a healthy life Friendly Calls - From the Canadian Red Cross NS Health Authority - Free online wellness tools Canadian Mental Health - Wellness hub includes information on COVID-19 Public Health Agency of Canada - Current situation on Coronavirus in Canada Government of Canada: Coronavirus updates - Outbreak updates, symptoms, travel advisories, and more. World Health Organization - Updates and alerts
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. 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-up time by phone. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. What about the holds I place? There is no limit on any holds placed directly in the library catalogue. You will receive holds notices; you can phone the branch to arrange a Library Take-Out by appointment. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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.
Hantsport - Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
Garden Share
Hantsport - Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
Garden Share
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Sep 29 2021. August 4th (Wed), August 11th (Wed), August 18th (Wed), August 25th (Wed), September 1st (Wed), September 8th (Wed), September 15th (Wed), September 22nd (Wed), September 29th (Wed)10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Do you have more veggies? ... herbs? ... flowers? than you need growing in your garden? Bring them to the library for someone else to enjoy! Drop off your spares to share on Tuesdays (2-8pm) for pick ups on Wednesdays (10am-2pm) and Thursdays (2-8pm). Everyone welcome!
Wolfville Memorial Library
Open Hours with Sewing Assistance
Wolfville Memorial Library
Open Hours with Sewing Assistance
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Oct 06 2021. September 8th (Wed), September 15th (Wed), September 22nd (Wed), September 29th (Wed), October 6th (Wed)5:00pm to 7:30pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Don't have a sewing machine or serger of your own but have some sewing projects?Want to learn how to use a sewing machine or serger?Come in on Wednesday evenings to use ours or to get a short lesson.We have a Brother 3534DT Serger and a Janome HD-1000 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine.Our Lab supervisor will provide an orientation. Once it has been determined that you are comfortable with the machines, you'll be able to use them during Innovation Lab open hours.
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Phase 5 Reopening Update
Phase 5 Reopening Update
UPDATE – September 23, 2021 Public Libraries have been removed from the list of places that will require Proof of Vaccination in Phase 5. Dr. Strang has informed the library sector that from an equity perspective, entry to our libraries is considered essential. All Nova Scotia Health measures and protocols will apply. The library will continue to adjust our services in accordance with public health measures. We ask for your patience and understanding during these challenging times. Further details will be announced as they develop.
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