Windsor Locks Public Library is pleased to offer our members an array of virtual services for their reading, entertainment, and information needs.  Residents who do not have a library card are invited to self-register at  http://windsorlockslibrary.org/.  Our temporary library card will allow you to download ebooks and audiobooks from Overdrive, Freading, and the Connecticut State Library's RBDigital collection, place holds on books, movies, and music to be picked up after the library reopens, and access Consumer Reports Online, Novelist, Issues & Controversies, Indie Flicks, Great Courses, and more.  Within 60 days the temporary card can be converted to a permanent library card by visiting the library at 28 Main Street with your picture ID and proof of address.

Library staff has been busy providing content for our Facebook and Instagram accounts.  Parents and children are invited to join Miss Jane and friends for online stories and crafting on Facebook and kids page at https://wlpl.weebly.com/daytime-events.html.  We also have lots of virtual tours, online games and puzzles, trivia questions, local history, pet pictures,  updates on library services, and more fun things on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WindsorLocksLib/.  Please comment and let us know what you think!  If you spend any time in the kid's room you'll recognize Bob, our friendly stuffed gorilla, who has been spotted making use of the library and gallivanting around town hoping to run into some of his friends.  Some of his adventures are recorded on the library's Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/windsorlockslibrary/.

Even though the library is currently closed to the public and cannot lend physical materials, we are here to help.in any way we can.  Please use the CONTACT US link on our home page for reference questions, inquiries about books or your library record, or just to say "hello." Please place holds, because the current best sellers WILL be available when we open.  The book drop is available and is being emptied on a regular basis, so you can return materials that you no longer need.  Your items on hold are still waiting for you and we will contact everyone about picking up these holds once we are open to the public again.  We are looking forward to seeing all of our loyal patrons when this stay-at-home order lifts and COVID-19 is less of a threat.  In the meantime, please stay healthy at home.  We miss you all!

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New Extended Due Dates

As of today, anything that was originally due during our closed period beginning on March 16 will be due on April 25.  And there is good news for people with things due BEFORE March 16.  No additional fines will accrue during this closed period.  Please use the book drop only if necessary since our staff is not available to empty it on a regular basis.  Please remember that anything left unsecured near the book drop or sticking out of the book drop is the responsibility of the borrower!  There's no rush to return your materials!  Stay safe and healthy!  We look forward to seeing all of you soon.

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We would like to know how you are doing during this time of staying home and trying to stay healthy.  Take our survey and let us know what you'd like and how you are doing!

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Book Drop

If you plan to return library materials to our book drop during this time, please reconsider. All materials due during this time have due dates of April 1 and everything that was due before we closed will be backdated to March 14, our last open day. The due date will be extended if we remain closed for a longer period of time.

Like most of you, we have a very small supply of disinfectants and hand sanitizers due to the hoarding that has occurred. We have 2 employees who have been attempting to keep up with emptying the book drop, which involves wiping down and drying each item before checking them in. Once we run out of disinfectant wipes we will be unable to empty the drop and eventually things will no longer fit into it. And please do NOT return materials if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone who has or may have COVID-19. There is no definite information on how long the virus might live on plastic or paper, so we prefer to err on the side of caution for your safety and ours

We hope that you are all well and we look forward to being able to serve you in person very soon. Please visit our website at www.windsorlockslibrary.org to take advantage of our online services and databases and check out more of our Facebook page and this blog for suggestions on virtual activities to help you keep your sanity while staying home.

Novelist Plus - a great database while we're isolated!

While the world is dealing with this pandemic, the Windsor Locks Public Library is still here to help you with your reading needs.  Maybe you’re not sure what to read next, what other books are similar to that author you love, or even need ideas for curriculum connections while taking on homeschooling.  Look no further than Novelist Plus! It’s free with your Windsor Locks Public Library card, and you can access it while you are home during this isolating time.  Any questions, feel free to contact epearce@libraryconnection.info.