Main Library Renovation Update
In April, Library services and
offices will be relocated again as
the Main Library renovation moves
to Phase Two.
During Phase One, the west side
of the first and second floors was
renovated and reconfigured. In Phase
Two, renovation will begin on the first
and second floors on the east side of the
building, including the construction of a
staircase connecting the two floors. The
side entrance will be closed, and visitors
will enter through the front door. Services
and material for adults, children, and
teens will be available on the west side of
the first floor.
The Main Library will be closed
for two weeks from Thursday, March
18 through Wednesday, March 31 in
the transition from Phase One to Phase
Two. No services will be available at Main
Library. Wi-Fi access to the internet
will still be available in the parking lot.
Bertram Woods Branch will be open as
usual when the Main Library is closed.
Library Board Notes
At its January meeting, the Library board
elected its officers for the 2021-2022 fiscal
year. They are Michael Bertsch, president;
Thomas Cicarella, vice president, and
Melissa Hirsch, secretary. Finance
Committee members are Troy Meinhard,
Thomas Cicarella, and Melissa Hirsch.
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Discover the Library’s Digital Resources
Going to the library and bringing home a stack of books to enjoy are always
exciting. For those times when an in-person library visit doesn’t work, the
Library offers free access to many types of digital and online resources, too.
All you need is a Shaker Library card and a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
And the Library is ready with instructions on how to use them.
Kanopy is an award-winning video streaming service providing access to
more than 30,000 independent and documentary films including titles of unique
social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media
Education Foundation, and thousands of independent filmmakers.
Music lovers will find great playlists on hoopla, a digital streaming service
to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows on portable
devices. Hoopla’s collection is available instantly with no holds and no waiting,
including its Book Club Spotlight Selection that gives readers access to eBooks
and audiobooks even when the Library is closed.
Readers and listeners can use Libby to borrow eBooks and digital
audiobooks to stream with Wi-Fi or mobile data. Or download them to read
anytime, anywhere. All you need to begin is a Library card.
Feeling crafty? Creativebug offers a variety of arts and crafts videos.
Looking to brush up on foreign language skills or start fresh with a new
language? Transparent Languages offers learners the freedom to learn at
home or on the go.
Get help from Brainfuse© JobNow to hone your resume and improve
job-interviewing skills. Chess has become a popular pastime during the
pandemic; Brainfuse© HelpNow offers live chess tutoring and resources
from expert players.
All of these digital resources are just a few clicks away for your enjoyment.
For help getting started, visit the Library’s YouTube channel and select the
“We Can Show You How: Digital Resources” playlist.
For further assistance, call Main Library at 216-991-2030 or Bertram
Woods Branch at 216-991-2421 to talk with a librarian.
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