January 2021
  
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Library Services Update During COVID-19
We will remain open for curbside service ONLY until further notice
to ensure the health and safety of our staff and visitors.
 
Know that we are behind the scenes thinking carefully about how we might continue offering library services to the public during this unique time!
 
Use curbside service to pick up books, movies, hotspots, board games, program to-go kits, to get a library card, to use a library laptop, for printing needs, and more.
 
How does curbside work? Visit 
myacpl.org/curbside-service-only/ 
 
 
  
*Starting Monday, January 11, curbside hours are extended 
to 10am-5pm, M-F at our locations in Athens and The Plains. 
 
Use curbside at all other library locations from 10am-3pm, M-F.  
 
If these times do not work for you and your family,
call or email your local library during the hours listed above
to arrange an alternative plan. 
 
Be the First to Reserve These Anticipated Books!
Highlights from Our Growing Collection
New Year, New Items, New Record!
 
ACPL's cataloging department once again broke their processing record with 3,154 new items in a single month this past December!
 
Even during a global pandemic, they added 20,049 new items to our collection last year. 
 
THANK YOU to Terri, Bethany, Heather, and Emma.
Hocking Valley Bank Donation Purchases More Launchpads
 
Library users ages 3-12 can now enjoy more multi-media tablets with pre-loaded, interactive storybooks, videos, and apps! Click "Borrow," then "Library of Things" on our website homepage to reserve for curbside pickup.
 
THANK YOU to all at Hocking Valley Bank. 
 
FEAST Returns as a Grab-and-Go Program Series
 
Every 3rd Wednesday from January - June,
join Live Healthy Appalachia, SNAP-Ed, and Community Food Initiatives
as we cook and learn together -- all from the comfort of your home! 
 
Registrants will receive an easy recipe with ingredients to make a dish that includes fresh local produce and other healthy whole foods. Ingredients will be available for pick up at the Nelsonville Public Library. Step-by-step recipe instructions and information about the ingredients will be sent to the email address used to register.

January 20 Meal Kit Theme: 3 Sisters Chili Bowl 
A perfect meal for a cold winter’s night! A chili filled with acorn squash, tomato, kale, and kidney beans will surely warm you up. This chili is served on a bed of cornmeal grits and topped with a fresh, tangy corn salsa.
 
To register for this month's "FEAST at Home" and for more info,
visit this link. 
 
New Online Series with our Wells (Albany) Branch
 Every Thursday in January, join us on Zoom
 
This is a relaxed sharing time for preschool and kindergarten-age kids,
who are invited to bring insects, treasures, pets, interesting finds...
whatever they're excited about sharing!
 
*Registration is encouraged, but not necessary, and it's okay to join a little late or leave a little early. Register at this link. 
 
Reach out to Rachel with more questions
at reverett@myacpl.org or (740) 737-6030.
 
 What activities do you enjoy most,
dream about finally jumping into
or restarting in this brand new year?
From free crafting tutorials to professional development trainings, and from language learning apps to travel guides, we're here to help your hobbies grow this winter.
 
Click on the "Research" or "Borrow" tabs on our
website homepage to explore our offerings.
 
Finding Magazines
in the Ohio Digital Library
 RBdigital/Zinio and Ohio Digital Library eMagazines recently merged--
visit the Ohio Digital Library for all of your favorites!
 
Click on the image below or follow this link
for a Tech Tips video with more details from Sarie,
our Technology Training Librarian.
 
ACPL's eLibrary is open 24/7:
To log in, use your library card number and PIN or password. For help, call your local library.
 
 
Complete list of Research Resources
Complete list of eLibrary Resources
 

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95 W. Washington St.
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
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