THROWBACK THURSDAY: JANUARY 27, 2022

Yesterday was National Library Shelfie Day, where people are encouraged to share photos of their bookshelves! Today we've decided to go through our archives to show how our shelving has changed over the last 30 years! Learn more in this week's Local History Blog post here!

"New Stack Area, Books on Tape in Foreground", July, 1993. Moffat Library of Washingtonville.

Moffat Library, Campbell Hall Location, July 2013. Moffat Library of Washingtonville

Moffat Library Adult Wing. January, 2022. Moffat Library of Washingtonville

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: JANUARY 20, 2022

This week we remember the life and work of Village Historian Linda J. Standish, who passed away on January 16, 2022. Read the full article on our Local History Blog here.

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WHAT'S INSIDE:

ART LECTURE

LOCAL HISTORY SERIES

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

NATURE

BOOK CLUBS

READING CHALLENGE

TAKE & MAKES CRAFTS

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS

AUTHORS LUNCHEON

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IMAGES OF AMERICA: BLOOMING GROVE AND WASHINGTONVILLE

The Moffat Library Of Washingtonville is thrilled to announce the publication of the new book, “Blooming Grove And Washingtonville,” the latest volume in the Images of America series, written by our own Matthew Thorenz and published by Arcadia Publishing & The History Press. 

Using photographs from Moffat Library’s archives, as well as the collections of village and town historians and local residents, Mr. Thorenz has told the story of our history – the history of the town of Blooming Grove and the village of Washingtonvile - through pictures of its residents, their homes, their businesses and institutions and their daily life. 

Each of the photos is accompanied by extensively researched historical information that provides a clear window into how our community was shaped. A milestone for our shared history.

The Friends of Moffat Library have copies for sale at the Moffat Library, with all profits going to the Friends. You can also purchase copies of this book directly through the publisher or Amazon. The price is $21.99.

For more information, please contact the Moffat Library of Washingtonville
at: (845) 496-5483 ext. 324 or via email at: moffat@rcls.org.

WHAT'S CHANGED

May 3, 2021

• Per CDS/RCLS , quarantining of materials is no longer necessary.  (This allows us to get the items off your accounts and  back into circulation quickly).
• In addition to the outdoor book drop, the inside lobby book drop has been reopened.

June 1, 2021

• Extension of time limits for patron visits from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• In accordance with NYS guidelines, we are also increasing our visitor capacity to 50%.
• Two (2) additional public computers: one additional public computer will be added in the Adult Department and one computer added to the Teen Room.
• Public computer time limit will increase from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED.  READ OUR STATEMENT HERE

GUEST WIFI AVAILABLE FROM LIBRARY PARKING LOT AND MAIN ENTRANCE SEATING AREA!

You can now access the library's guest WiFi account from our parking lot located off Route 94! In addition to browsing the internet and sending e-mails you can:

• Print wirelessly to the library's printers
• Access streaming video services like Kanopy
• Attend virtual presentations and meetings
• Checkout and listen to e-books and e-audiobooks through Libby by Overdrive
• And much more!

Contact a staff member at (845) 496-5483 x 324 for login information!

COMPUTER SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

Four of the library's public access computers are now available on a first come, first serve basis from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday.

Users must wear gloves and mask while using public access computers. If the computers are currently unavailable, you are welcome to still use our Guest WiFi from the parking lot, or seating area near the library's front entrance!

Contact a staff member at (845) 496-5483 x 324 for login information!

Complete Reopening Information

THE LIBRARY HAS REOPENED FOR
IN-HOUSE PATRON VISITS (6-1-21)

Please note that:

• No appointment is necessary
• Time limit of 1 hour for collection browsing and computer use.
• Sign-in and sign-out is mandatory
• Patrons must wear a mask to enter the building
• Entry is at the front of the building

The following services are now available:

• 1 hour browsing session
• 1 hour computer and Public Internet terminal use & printing session
• Wifi Printing to Library's Printers 
• Reference & reader's advisory services 
• Checkout & Library Account Services at Circulation Desk
• Self-checkout machine for no touch checkout 
• RCLS Gateway app self-checkout with smartphone 
• Photocopies (self-serve or staff-assisted)
• Notary service 

For complete information on our reopening click here

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MOFFAT LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

Call the Library at (845)496-5483 x 324

Email: moffat@rcls.org OR

Visit our website at: https://moffatlibrary.org/  & look for Homebound Delivery under SERVICES (https://moffatlibrary.org/home-delivery/)