As libraries are starting to reopen with precautions in place, many are keeping pandemic services available and are adding back old services each day!
Been stuck in quarantine too long? Running out of things to read? Many libraries are offering some type of Book Match program. I tried it out at Plymouth Public Library for my three year old - it was such a great service! Simply fill out a form about your interests, and the librarian will email you back with recommendations - and will even leave them for you at curbside pick up!
Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion) Book Bundles
Middleboro Public Library Book Bundles
Need something printed but don’t have a printer at home? The Plymouth Public Library is now offering curbside printing services. Simply email your printouts to mainlibraryppl@gmail.com and you can print up to 25 FREE pages per patron per day. Printouts will be ready the next business day. PRINTING IS FREE BUT THE LIBRARY IS ALWAYS ACCEPTING DONATIONS. Main Branch Curbside Hours are currently Monday-Friday 10am-12pm, and Saturdays 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. Available at the Main Branch only.
Kingston Public Library Curbside Printing
On Tuesday, March 23rd, the Middleboro library is hosting a “Book and Cook” - an event where families will join together on Zoom for a book and pizza making party with Mama Deb’s Italian Food Truck! Registration is required and space is limited so be sure to register soon! You can find all the details at the link above.
The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion offers more than books and movies! They offer an entire library of “things”. These things include games, tools, and activity sets that you can check out with your free library card! Explore their collection at the link above.
Mattapoisett Free Library has a small library of things too, like specialized cake pans!
Kingston Public Library - Library of Things
5. Delivery!
Are you housebound? Quarantining? But need something to read? Don’t worry! Lots of local libraries are offering free delivery for those who need it.
Elizabeth Taber Library - Marion
It's getting to be planting season again! Plymouth Public Library keeps an entire catalog and library of FREE seeds. Check it out at the link above.
Seeds are even available curbside at both libraries.
Mattapoisett Seed Library Form
Normally, libraries offer museum passes for a variety of different venues. Due to the times, the museum passes are few and far between. However, as museums start to reopen, more of these passes are becoming available. Recently, I have seen Museum of Science passes start to pop up, so keep your eyes open! The Holmes Public Library in Halifax currently has Science Museum passes for 50 percent off. Click the link above for more information.
Many libraries have been offering grab and go crafts for kids throughout the pandemic. Some have even offered adult crafts, like the Elizabeth Taber library in Marion. Click the link above to see the latest one!
Many libraries are offering STEAM projects for kids, but some are even offering all of the materials to go! Click the link above to find out more about the Japanese Book Binding STEAM project available at the Mattapoisett library.
Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion) STEAM Challenges
10. Booking Appointments
Have you always dreamed of having the library to yourself? Now your dreams can be a reality - thanks to our local libraries. Now that most local libraries are back open, they are offering times for you to come into the library alone - or with a very limited number of patrons.
Lakeville Public Library - Curbside Appointments Only
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