Our “It’s For the Birds” silent auction fundraiser was scheduled for April 20th thru May 2nd.  Trying to be the eternal optimist we have put off postponing it, but….it will not happen at the end of the month.  However, it WILL happen eventually.  So for that reason we will continue to post pictures of items as they are donated.  Todays post is the adorable “Bathing Beauty”, from Janet Burdick.  Wouldn’t she look cute in your garden or on your front porch?  We also still have a few wooden birdhouses available if you’d like to try your hand at painting or decorating one.  Watch for more items that will be in the auction in the coming weeks. 

      Other updates for you while the library is closed: 

 All items currently checked out are now due on May 1st. 
There will be no fines charged during this period. 
If your library card expired within the last year we have renewed it. 
If your card was blocked due to fines (up to $100) we have unblocked it during this shutdown.  
If you want to return items in the outside book drop that is ok, just know it might be several days before they are actually checked in and don’t show up on your account. 

     And have you checked out our resource page on the library website recently?  New sites are being added almost daily.  Want to learn a language while you are at home this month?  Look for “Transparent Language”.  Want to work on your family history?  Click on “Ellis Island” which has passenger lists and ship information for more than 22 million passengers and crew who entered the United States between 1892 and 1924.  Need something for your 2nd grader to try?  Click on “ABDO zoom”.  They can learn about animals, explore how the world around us works, & more. 

     Keep your mind active and stay healthy!