Worcester Co Library

Call your library branch to reserve a program to go kit, new kits are available every Monday. worcesterlibrary.org/branches

Beginning Monday, July 27 the Ocean Pines and Pocomoke branches will pilot "library by appointment." Details here: worcesterlibrary.org/article/librar… Face coverings and a screening form will be required. Thank you! :)

Are you missing storytime? Call our Dial-A-Story number, 1-888-964-2686 - to hear a children's book! The stories are updated every week on Wednesday and read by librarians from across Maryland's Eastern Shore. Please help spread the word! #MDLibraries

Library-to-Go service starts today. To place order, call your local branch, use the webform, or request item thru the online catalog. Give us 24 hours to gather materials and schedule a pick-up time (M -F, 10 am – 4 pm). Details here: worcesterlibrary.org #MDLibraries 😀

All 5 Worcester Co Library branches remain closed, but beginning Monday, May 18 all book returns will be open. Items will be quarantined for at least 72 hours to remove any contamination following recommendations from the State Library Resource Center. Thank you!😀 #MDLibraries

Job Search & Interview Tips during COVID Crisis Wed, May 20, 2 – 3 PM Thinking about making a career change? Looking for work during the crisis? Join us for an online workshop hosted by Bob Hendricks, Lower Shore American Job Center. Register: worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6681629?… #MDLibraries

Learning can happen anytime, anywhere with your library card. If you don't have one, sign up for a digital card valid for 90 days. Access eBooks, eMagazines, and online resources for language learning, crafts, hobbies, genealogy and more! worcesterlibrary.org/books-media/ap…

Today is the first day of Nat'l Library Week which libraries have celebrated since 1958. This year’s theme is "Find the Library @ Your Place" due to the COVID-19 crisis. We hope you find your way to our digital library!📚 worcesterlibrary.org/resources/onli… #NationalLibraryWeek #MDLibraries

In response to the coronavirus emergency, Marylanders who are uninsured can enroll in quality, affordable health plans at MarylandHealthConnection.gov until June 15. Applications are available daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. #GetCoveredMD ⚕️

Learn about anything from meditation to Excel in these free instructor-led online classes, brought to you by your library. New courses begin April 15 - sign up now! education.gale.com/l-sali50380/

Passing this along...the Small Business Development Center is holding a webinar tomorrow 4/2 at noon covering the CARES Act. Please register here: mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16174. Space is limited.

It’s National Census Day! Help Worcester County by filling out the Census. You can complete it by phone, mail, or at my2020census.gov. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Worcester County Library believes that you count! #mdlibraries #countonlibraries #2020census

Please email the library "askus@worcesterlibrary.org" if we can be of any assistance during this challenging time. We will continue to evaluate the library's response to COVID-19 with the guidance of health officials. We deeply regret this inconvenience.

In accordance w/ Gov Hogan's announcement for non-essential businesses to close & Marylanders to stay home when possible, Worc Co Library is closed until further notice. Programs & meeting room reservations thru April 30 have been cancelled. Our digital library remains open!

Following Gov. Hogan's order yesterday, library staff are transitioning to telework. Please email askus@worcesterlibrary.org if you need any assistance. We are here to help, just virtually for the time being. You can also register for a virtual card to access digital content.

Book returns closed to assist in efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Please don't worry about overdue books or returning items, physical materials will have their due dates extended until we reopen. Any holds that were placed will be waiting for pick up when we reopen too.📚

We are very happy that our Ancestry Library Edition can now be accessed at home until June 1! 1) Go to: worcesterlibrary.org/resources/loca… 2) Scroll to the bottom 3) Under "ESRL Resources" click "AncestryPlus-ProQuest Library Edition" 4) Enter your library card # & build your family tree!

The decision to close branches until March 30 due to COVID-19 health concerns has been very difficult. The library's digital branch is always open, worcesterlibrary.org. (Temporary library cards to access online resources are available - details on website) Thank you!

Join me in supporting Worcester County Library Foundation Inc. today! shoregivesmore.org/WCLF

•A big shout out to SPONSOR NAME who is sponsoring the #ShoreGivesMore Giving Tuesday campaign! Giving back locally is so important and they are leading by example! Join us on DATE and show that the Shore Gives More! ShoreGivesMore.org #GivingTuesday