The Library Board, staff and Friends of the Library are grieving the loss of our long-term friend, Board member and former Board secretary, Richard B. Murray, who passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, after a brief illness. Mr. Murray was appointed to the Library Board by the Mount Vernon City School District in June of 1980, when the Library was still classified as a School District Public Library. He was subsequently appointed by the Knox County Common Pleas Court as a trustee of the newly reorganized Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County in 1985 and was reappointed to successive terms in 1989, 1996, 2003, 2010 and 2017, serving a grand total of 39 ¾ years. He served as secretary of the Board of Trustees from 1991 through 2019. Throughout his tenure on the Board, Mr. Murray was always an active participant in the life of the Library, a friend, supporter and mentor to Library staff and administration, and a promoter of high ideals in all these efforts. Our hearts and deepest sympathy go out to his wife, Susan, their daughter Robin and son Ross. Dick Murray will be sorely missed by everyone involved in the life of the Library and the many friends and colleagues whose lives he enriched. We will never forget his kindness, his gentle good humor, his commitment to good library service and his unflagging support.
Rest in peace, Dick.
Rest in peace, Dick.
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF MOUNT VERNON AND KNOX COUNTY
UPDATED STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SITUATION
UPDATED STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SITUATION
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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County has closed all of its locations until further notice. While the Library takes steps to continue providing library services through alternative means, it has asked that persons who have borrowed Library materials NOT return them for the time being. The Library will waive all overdue fines and fees for the entire period of closure and for two weeks after its eventual reopening.
According to Library director John Chidester, the Library will not circulate physical items for the next two weeks but is exploring the possibility of resuming limited circulation of some items without allowing public access to the buildings. In the meantime, the Library will be increasing its holdings of e-books and e-audiobooks and maintaining access to streaming video, music and other materials online. The Library will also service patrons’ needs through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), phone and email (plmvkcohio@gmail.com) and will provide wifi access to the internet accessible from its parking lots. All of the Library’s digital and online resources can be accessed through its website: www.knox.net. The State Library of Ohio recently launched a Coronavirus Information and Resources page on their website. There you will find lists of information, resources, and learning opportunities related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The webpage is organized into the following areas:
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Want to chat with us? It’s easy! Now available at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is an online chat feature to connect us to you. Want to renew items or do some research? Look for the “Chat with us” icon at the bottom right-hand corner of the knox.net website. Chat is available Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm. Patrons can also connect with us via social media at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Business or email at plmvkcohio@gmail.com.
AARP Foundation
March 13, 2020
Scheduling Notice: Due to Coronavirus Concerns, AARP
Foundation Tax-Aide Suspends service Until Further Notice
Washington- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free, volunteer-based tax preparation and assistance service, announced today that it will suspend tax preparation services at all sites effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. The action is due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The program's website, www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide, is the best resource for information and changes in service availability.
"Tax-Aide is prioritizing the health of taxpayers, our volunteers, and the communities we serve by suspending service until further notice," said AARP FOundation President Lisa March Ryerson.
Tax-Aide will continue to assess whether some or all sites can re-open during this tax season as regularly scheduled, or during a longer tax season if it is extended.
While Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation and filing services to all taxpayers, many of its clients are over 60, a group considered by health experts at higher risk for COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Scheduling Notice: Due to Coronavirus Concerns, AARP
Foundation Tax-Aide Suspends service Until Further Notice
Washington- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free, volunteer-based tax preparation and assistance service, announced today that it will suspend tax preparation services at all sites effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. The action is due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The program's website, www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide, is the best resource for information and changes in service availability.
"Tax-Aide is prioritizing the health of taxpayers, our volunteers, and the communities we serve by suspending service until further notice," said AARP FOundation President Lisa March Ryerson.
Tax-Aide will continue to assess whether some or all sites can re-open during this tax season as regularly scheduled, or during a longer tax season if it is extended.
While Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation and filing services to all taxpayers, many of its clients are over 60, a group considered by health experts at higher risk for COVID-19.
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Everyone Reads: Shakira
Shakira is the award winning, international singing and songwriting sensation who has sold over 140 million records worldwide. She has long supported education and literacy around the world through the opening of several schools in her home country of Columbia and her work with numerous foundations and charitable organizations. Shakira shares how reading is vital for children and how they have access to digital books now more than ever! (https://everyonereads.com/posts/#Shakira) |
The World's finest cinema free with your library card! Visit www.knox.net/online-services to see all the online services we have to offer for free. Click on the Kanopy link for access to one of the hottest streaming platforms for libraries. Each patron will have 5 free credits per month. Get signed up and download the app today! Available on Google, Apple, Chromecast, FireTV, and Samsung.
Special Programming Guide From Kanopy to our Patrons: Bringing the Library Home
March 13-April 12, 2020
As we plan on taking our library experiences home, Kanopy is committed to helping all librarians meet patron needs with this array of titles, free of charge to the libraries. For thirty (30) days, please enjoy these titles, as well as all of Kanopy Kids with no credits deducted and with no cost to the library partners. The list will continue to grow as we connect with our content partners in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates from Kanopy.
Kanopy At Home Special Program Guide (pdf)
Special Programming Guide From Kanopy to our Patrons: Bringing the Library Home
March 13-April 12, 2020
As we plan on taking our library experiences home, Kanopy is committed to helping all librarians meet patron needs with this array of titles, free of charge to the libraries. For thirty (30) days, please enjoy these titles, as well as all of Kanopy Kids with no credits deducted and with no cost to the library partners. The list will continue to grow as we connect with our content partners in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates from Kanopy.
Kanopy At Home Special Program Guide (pdf)
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New Music Arrivals
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New Movies Arrivals
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"The right book in the right hands at the right time can change the world." Goodreads.com, 2014
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Download Audiobooks, E-books, Comics Music, Movies and TV Shows
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We are working with Burbio.com, a free platform for non-profits and residents that streams library, school, and non-profit event information for communities all in one place and allows residents to create a personalized event feed and stay up to date when things change.
Burbio.com offers a free website and iOS App that allows residents to personalize what events they see, add events to their digital calendar, and be notified when things change. All events on Burbio.com appear on Amazon Alexa, and are optimized for Google Search. "Alexa, ask Burbio, what's happening at the Mount Vernon library!" 
Stream live radio programming on WMVO 1300 AM
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This is the Dawning of the Age of Librarians! Check out Library Director, John Chidester's blog.
THE AQUARIAN LIBRARIAN is a space in the blogosphere for news, commentary, special features and tidbits related to our ongoing efforts to make everybody really, really smart (JC, 2015). www.aquarianlibrarian.com |
