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Get a Library Card Online
You've asked for it, and we heard you! We are happy to announce that Manchester residents can now get a temporary library card online. If you live in Manchester but don't have a library card, you may register online to become one of our members and gain access to free downloadable materials. You will be given a temporary card number that will allow you to use our online resources, including BookFlix, Hoopla, Lynda, Overdrive/Libby, and Pronunciator. The account will be temporary and allow access for 90 days, and to extend this expiration date you'll need to visit one of our two library buildings after they reopen to fill out a registration form and show proof of residency.
Visit: https://tinyurl.com/yceuxftp to get your temporary library card! Contact us with any questions at circulation@manchesterct.gov or by calling 860-643-2471.
Introducing Pronunciator
Looking for something to do while in quarantine? Now is the perfect time to learn a new language! We are excited to offer Pronunciator, a language learning database. Pronunciator offers the opportunity to learn 163 different languages, with each offering over 10,000 instructional phrases. For those looking to practice for their U.S. Citizenship test, Pronunciator also offers practice tests. Pronunciator is a free database available to those with a valid Manchester Public Library card. Check it out at https://tinyurl.com/y7f7t9o2
Complete the U.S. 2020 Census
As of April 18, 2020, 52.7% of Manchester residents had completed the United States 2020 Census. If you haven't already done so, take a few minutes today to submit your information for the census. Filling our your census is crucial for our community to be accurately counted and helps direct federal funding for our schools, roads, and community services. Visit www.2020census.gov to submit your answers online, or for those without internet call 1-844-335-2020. Both methods are safe and secure and all information you submit is protected by federal law. If you would like to complete the online census form but need help, Reference staff can assist you once the library buildings reopen. Don't delay - your response is important to our community!
Our E-Items Collection Has Grown!
Over the last few weeks we have added over 4,200 new e-books and e-audiobooks to Libby, one of our apps for e-materials. These titles range from the hottest new releases to classics to children's items and more. Libby also has over 520 magazine titles on topics like health and fitness, finance, and entertainment. Add in the thousands of different options on hoopla, which includes select movies, music, TV shows, and graphic novels, and your choices are endless! There is also BookFlix, the perfect tool to engage and support young readers with stories, nonfiction titles, and built in lesson plans and support tools such as read alouds, word highlighting, and high interest interactive content. To access these collections of e-content, you will need a valid Manchester library card. We continue to add new titles as they are published, so read, listen, and watch to your heart's delight!
What's Happening at the Library?
Although the library buildings are closed, that doesn't mean we aren't receiving new releases! Hot new books are still being delivered to us by UPS throughout the week. Your favorite authors and the books you've been eagerly anticipating will be waiting for you when we reopen! For the latest information on when the library buildings will resume regular hours, please check our website, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or call 860-643-2471 to listen to our recorded message. Please note that any items with due dates during the buildings' closure will not be due until after the library reopens and will not incur overdue fines.
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