The Otis Library and Museum, Inc. Board of Trustees
Anita Weinstein, Chair Steve Graves
Nancy Levin, Treasurer Joel Morris
Anne Cooper Wendy Scott
Diane Dyer
SUGGESTIONS: We are looking for suggestion and ideas from our
patrons....please stop by or drop us a note.
Otis Library & Museum has been in existence since the middle of the last century. The Otis Library & Museum became certified by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in December 2007.
WINTER HOURS: As of October 14th, the Library is open during posted Winter Hours. Winter Hours are Wednesday & Fridays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursdays 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Museum will be closed for the season October 15th. Call for an appointment for the museum before then.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
ALL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED…DUE TO A FAMILY EMERGENCY FOR OUR CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN |
NOTE: All children who bring a list of 10 books read will choose a new book.
NEW! We are delighted to invite you to the library to use our new state-of-the-art computers with our wireless WIFI connection. The computers are quick, and complete!! Please drop in to use them...we would love to have you see our new technology!
SMILE - You are on camera! We have fixed our old digital camera and added a new one. This will allow us to share our activities and events with you all. Please feel free to come and visit with us...
NEW MATERIALS: We have added 60 DVDs to our collection this month and we have purchased 50 new books. If you have any specific request, please leave them with a librarian and we will try to get what you would like.
DONATIONS: We are accepting donations of books that are relatively new, in good condition, and hardcover. Please note these donated articles either enter our library collection or they become part of our book sale. We do not accept textbooks, paperbacks, or any damaged books. We will weed out the library collection and the book sale area in February...at that time, there wil be books offered for free for the month of March before they are sent to the recycling center.
BOOK BAGS GOING GREEN: We are selling reusable book bags for $5.00. This fundraiser is an effort to help recycle materials. We are also selling note cards of the library for your souvenirs or to use as you correspond with others. They are beautifully done, thank you to Howard Levin.
POETRY & LITERACY NIGHT: On Feb. 11 at 6:00 pm, Mr. Wampler, a poet from the area, will visit and conduct a night to look at poetry and writing. He will read some of his works and discuss his writing process. He will also introduce you the Berkshire Writers Group. Please come and join us.
As you may know, the Bookmobile has been discontinued. This has been a great service to extend our collection for many years. We will continue to take individual requests and process them through the Interlibrary Loan Service. Our hope is that this continues. Joel Morris and other members of the board are working diligently to raise money through grants for our library and our movement to the CWMARS system.
We appreciate the support that so many people have given to the library and we are hopeful that you will continue to support YOUR library in years to come. Please be assured that the Board of Trustees will continue our work and will keep our patrons notified of any further changes.
Respectfully submitted,
Board of Trustees
Otis Library & Museum
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