From Susan Knight, director of the Franklin County Public Library District
Current Hours: Monday through Friday 1 to 6; Saturday, 1 to 4.
Expanded Services: The Libraries are open for “Grab-&-Go: services. Patrons who want to enter the buildings to select books, movies, magazines, etc. may do so. Computers will be available by appointment. Brookville’s study rooms will also be available by appointment. Meeting rooms remain available for use by local governmental agencies. Cushioned seating, toys, and video gaming systems will NOT be available. Social distancing, sanitizing procedures, and mask usage are in effect. Call-Ahead services remain in place for those choosing curbside delivery
Contact us: fclibraries.org; Brookville—765.647.4031; Laurel—765.698.2582
Printing, copying, and faxing: We now offer printing services through the Princh app. Download and install the app on your mobile device to send documents to our printers. Payments may be made electronically through the app. Alternately, email documents to documents.fclibraries@gmail.com or drop them off in our dropboxes. Copies are 10 cents per page for black-and-white and 25 cents per page for color copies. Call to schedule a pick-up time.
24/7 WIFI: Please feel free to utilize the WIFI provided 24/7 in our parking lots in Brookville and Laurel. Just drive in and work from your car.
Library Catalog App: Evergreen Indiana, of which the Franklin County Public Library District is a part, recently announced the release of a dedicated mobile app for both Android and iOS devices. Library cardholders may search the Evergreen Indiana catalog and manage their accounts from their phone or tablet.
Plein Air Artists: Plein Artists will return Oct. 16-18 for their annual paint-out. Due to COVID concerns, the typical evening programs have been canceled but the Art Show will be held at the Brookville Town Park’s Playground Shelter on Sunday, 10/18.
Virtual Rhyme Time Fun: Ms. Jennifer will share new animal songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Be sure to pick up a Storytime Kit prior to the program, so you can shake and dance along with your very own shaker eggs and play scarf. Facebook Live; Mondays @ 10.
New and Noteworthy Children’s Books for Beginner Readers: Ms. Jennifer will be sharing new books we have for kids who are just beginning to read. A flyer with all the books she mentions will be shared on our Facebook page after the program and all the books discussed will be available to place on hold if you find ones that interest you. Facebook Live; Wednesdays, 11.
Read Along with Ms. Jennifer: Explores different animals from around the world. Be sure to pick up a Monthly Storytime Kit prior to this event, so your kids will have a copy of each of the books she will be reading. Facebook Live; Fridays, 11.
StoryWalks®: The Franklin County Public Library District is partnering with the Brookville Town Council and the DNR to provide picture books along trails. At the town park, start at the parking lot near the river, follow the main walking trail, and enjoy a StoryWalk® with your family. In this week’s book, join a pair of intrepid adventurers as they chase Pine’s lucky leaf through the park. Fans of Piggie and Elephant and Scaredy Squirrel will love this new storybook duo. At the Mounds State Recreation Area, we offer monthly picture books along the Wildlife Wander Trail. The trail is .75 miles long and is perfect for families of all ages. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-HubbardLibrary. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Cook with Books Online: Cook with Books temporarily concludes Wednesday at noon. Melody is retiring, and we’ll have a gap until her replacement is found and reestablishes programming.
2020 Census: Have you been counted? The deadline has been extended to September 30. Visit census.gov for more information.
World Book’s Online Resources: Visit worldbookonline.com, use “fcwildcats” as your ID and password, and unlock a wealth of resources. Select a nonfiction Ebook to explore a topic of interest. Create new skills or brush up on old ones with Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallozgos. Use the encyclopedia for school assignments.