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Borrow and read eBooks and audiobooks from the library for free!

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Downloadable Audio & e-Books!

With ListenUp VT using Overdrive, you can download audiobooks for your PC or Mac, iPod, Smartphone, or virtually any other digital device for audio on-the-go!

A great selection of e-Books for your Kindle, Nook, or other e-reader is available as well!

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Free Online Courses

Learn Something New Today!

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Trace Your Family Tree!

Access collections of genealogy resources from over 100 countries and counting!

Requires a one-time registration with your e-mail address, and it's absolutely free!

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• The Giving Tree starts Tuesday, November 30th and ends on Thursday, December 16th.
• Go to the Vernon Town Office Building between 7:00 AM– 6:00 PM on weekdays, except Fridays.
• Choose an ANGEL GIFT TAG from the Giving Tree in the Town Office Foyer.
• Go to the Library or Town Clerk’s Office and Complete the Giving Tree Registration Sheet.
• Return your wrapped gift to the Library or Town Clerk’s Office with the GIVING TREE ANGEL ORNAMENT attached, no later than 12 noon on Saturday, December 18th.
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• NOTE: For those who may not choose to participate because of the Virus situation or other reason, we are also accepting monetary donations to fulfill various needs.
   
  THANK YOU FOR HELPING! YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
   

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Curbside service will continue on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 to 6 pm.
Masks will be required (except for children under 2 years old).
Curbside service will be available for those unable to wear a mask.
Masks will be available at library for those in need.
Patrons must be free of COVID-19 symptoms and exposure.
Patrons must sanitize hands before entering the library.
          Sanitizer will be available in the Lobby.
Social Distancing will be required.
 

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Curbside Pickup Service Available
 
Hours for Curbside Pickup:
          Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm to 6 pm
         Holds must be received by 3 pm on the day before pickup
              day.
         Materials will be wrapped, labeled with your name and
              located on a cart on the Governor Hunt Rd side of the 
              building.       
           
Place your items on HOLD

• Search for items through the library catalog on the library website and “Place Hold”
• Or email your request to vernonfreelibrary@comcast.net
• Or call the library at 257-0150 and leave a message with your name, phone number and items you would like.
• You will be notified when your items are ready for pickup.

Returns

• Items may be placed in the Library RETURN BOX on the Governor Hunt Rd side of the building.
• Returned items will be cleaned.

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Resources that Patrons can Access Remotely

Universal Class

More than 500 online classes ranging in topics from writing skills, software programs (including Adobe and Microsoft programs), to science, html, and graphic design. There's something for everyone! Though classes are not for college credit, they are led by a real instructor with whom you can communicate by e-mail. Courses allow you to proceed at your own pace, working on assignments anytime, day or night.
Access – Go to http://bit.ly/vtlib_uc and use your library card number to login and create an account.


Vermont Online Library

Covering everything from newspaper articles to DIY car repair, the Vermont Online Library  (VOL) can help with any topic. Available for free to all Vermonters, VOL has options for all ages from elementary school through adult. You can even use it to read current articles from the NY Times, Washington Post, the Economist, and more.
Access – Use the link on your library’s website. It will ask if you share your location; if not, login with your library card number or a password (ask library staff).

FREE RESOURCES:

Internet Archive

Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies & music, as well as 418 billion archived web pages.
Access – Go to https://archive.org/

Project Gutenberg

The site offers thousands of public domain ebooks for free use on any device. Because they are public domain, they are typically limited to items published before 1924, but that still includes a wide range of classics.
Access – Go to https://www.gutenberg.org/ and download ebooks in a variety of formats


LibriVox

This site offers public domain audiobooks recorded by volunteers for free use on any relevant device. Like Gutenberg, they tend to be items published before 1924.
Access – Go to https://librivox.org/ and download audiobooks.

TumbleBooks

This site offers is a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, ebooks, quizzes, lesson plans, and educational games. They recently announced its online products would be available for free to all public libraries until at least August 31.
TumbleBookLibrary - K-6 children's ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/auto_login.aspx?U=tumble735&P=books


TumbleMath - K-6 math ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.tumblemath.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6


TeenBookCloud - gr 7-12 ebook database
Direct Link: https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6


AudioBookCloud - all ages audio book database
Direct Link: https://www.audiobookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6


RomanceBookCloud - a huge collection of steamy Romance novels for the older crowd!
Direct Link: https://www.romancebookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=tumble2020&P=A3b5c6


TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! Your patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.

Your access will continue until August 31, 2020.

FamilySearch

This free genealogy site allows users to search for information, create a family tree, and pull records from their extensive database.
Access – Go to https://www.familysearch.org/


Available through membership @ VERNON FREE LIBRARY:

ListenUp Vermont/Overdrive

Overdrive allows you to check out ebooks and digital audiobooks to your phone, tablet, or other device. Just like print books, there’s a checkout period, and only one person can have a book at a time.
Access – Install the Libby app, or go to http://gmlc.overdrive.com . You’ll need your library card number and possibly your password to get logged in.

NOT A MEMBER OF VERNON FREE LIBRARY?
Call the library to become a member over the phone (257-0150) or email : vernonfreelibrary@comcast.net







 

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This is an adult only group.  If young people are interested in starting a separate group please contact Jean at the library.

Polly and Kathy are wearing the beautiful sweaters they've knitted while enjoying the company of their fellow knitters.


                                                                           

 

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NetFlix @ your library!

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