This upcoming week, the Baxter County Library invites all community members to find the library at their place by visiting www.baxlib.org to access virtual services and resources. While the Library’s physical spaces may be temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the public can discover eBooks, audiobooks, online story times, and much more – all from home.
In times of crisis, libraries respond to their community’s needs in innovative and inspiring ways. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, libraries of all types are continuing to make a difference in people’s lives by providing electronic learning resources, including virtual homework help, online crafting and DIY sessions as well as information about keeping your family well and safe. At the Baxter County Library, there are a wide array of virtual services such as BrainFuse, CreativeBug, TumbleBooks, Library2Go, and RBDigital.
April 19-25, 2020 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The original theme for National Library Week, “Find your place at the library,” was chosen months ago before the emergence of a global pandemic would force libraries to close their buildings. In response to rapidly-changing times, the theme was revised to “Find the library at your place” to bring attention to how libraries are open for business online, offering the electronic services and digital content their communities need now more than ever.
For more information visit www.baxlib.org, and be on the lookout for giveaways on the Library’s Facebook @baxtercountylibrary and Instagram @baxtercountylib from April 20-24.
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