Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
A few weeks ago, we observed the sad anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic by creating an online Gratitude Wall. The Gratitude Wall is a place where you can share the things that you have been grateful for over this difficult past year. We invited the community to contribute to it, and we’ve received some great submissions.
Tresa Matulewicz wrote in to say:
“I am grateful for spending more time at home, focusing on what actually matters. The hustle and bustle of my life before the pandemic fell away and it gave me an opportunity to slow down and concentrate on my family and loved ones. We got creative, we navigated remote learning, we problem-solved and we connected with nature more. I am grateful for our community who pulled together to make what seemed impossible, possible. Neighbors helping neighbors during periods of quarantine and folks supporting small business. I am grateful for my family and I am grateful for Altamont!”
We would love for you to read what others have contributed, and to add your thoughts to the wall. You can find the link in the slides on our homepage at AltamontFreeLibrary.org or by going directly to https://padlet.com/director321/AltamontGratitude.
For our part, we could not be more grateful for the encouragement and support that our community has shown us over the past year. Thank you!
Browsing
A few weeks ago, we reopened to the public browsing by appointment for the first time with the fall surge of COVID-19. It’s been wonderful having folks back in the building and we look forward to seeing even more of you soon.
Here’s how it works: You can call us at 518-861-7239 to make an appointment to come in and to browse the library collection. At first, appointments will be scheduled between noon and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Visits must be scheduled ahead of time by phone, and walk-ins will not be allowed, even if no other appointments are scheduled at the time. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes per visit (a little longer than the last time we tried this), and to one patron or family (five people maximum) at a time.
Face masks must be worn covering the mouth and nose throughout your visit even if you’ve already gotten vaccinated, and all patrons must use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Computers will not be available to patrons, but the photocopier and fax machine will be available.
Please be advised that all toys have been temporarily removed from the children’s section, in order to keep the library hygienic and safe for all users and staff.
Curbside Grab & Go service remains our primary mode of lending, and when items are requested, we will continue to prefer that method of delivery. Please do not schedule a visit if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms. If you are feeling unwell, or if you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we will be happy to arrange for curbside delivery.
We look forward to continuing to serve our community in all of the ways that we safely can. We thank you all for your continued support, patience, and respect for these new rules. On behalf of the staff, we sincerely appreciate it.
Bike Repair Station
What beautiful weather we’ve had recently! When I think of spring, I always think about breaking out my old bicycle and taking it for a ride. Sometimes, though, after a long winter, my bike could use a little bit of TLC and maybe yours could too.
That’s why a few years ago we installed a new bicycle repair station right in front of the library! It has all of the tools you need to perform basic bike repairs like changing tires, adjusting seats, chains and brakes and much more. It even has an air pump to let you fill your tires!
Many thanks to the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program who provided much of the funding for this awesome new resource! Next time you’re out for a ride, swing by and check it out and don’t forget to wear your helmet!