COMFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Comfort Public Library is back in business! But in order to keep you safe, we’ve instituted some measures for your protection.
• All returned books are being kept in “quarantine” for one week. So even if you’ve reserved a book, it might be up to a week before it can be checked out.
• Hand sanitizer must be used upon entry; there is a station set up at the door.
• Masks are encouraged.
• Computer use is by appointment only
o Use is for a maximum of One (1) hour
o Only four computers are currently in use: two upstairs and two in the Tech Room.
• All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times within the library.
o All toys have been removed from the children’s area
o If you’re going to use a computer, you must keep your children with you
o Children will not be allowed to use the computers. (There may be some exceptions to this for schoolwork, etc. Please call the library ahead of time to discuss this.)
• Our hours have returned to the pre-COVID schedule:
o Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 12:00-6:00 pm
o Wednesday: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
o Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Your Library continues to offer many free resources:
• SimplyE (ebooks)
• OverDrive (ebooks and audiobooks; for best results use the “Libby” app)
• rbDigital (magazines)
• Librivox (audiobooks)
• Learning Express (resources for elementary, middle and high school students)
ALSO:
• Daily story time on the Library’s FaceBook page or the private group Comfort Public Library Story Time
• Weekly “Science Saturday” on the Library’s FaceBook page or the private group Science Saturday at Comfort Public Library
FREE access to eBooks and databases for children through June, 2020 to help them stay current on their school work! Visit these links...
Elementary Digital Bookshelf Prek-8
Secondary Digital Bookshelf 5-12
ABDO Zoom Research Database
Don't Forget Our Online Options!
However, since we're still social distancing and you may not be comfortable with visiting the Library, we still offer several on-line options available to our patrons. Libraries and companies that support them have developed multiple resources that will allow patrons access to e-books, audio books and various videos.Links
On this website we have posted links to these resources on our Catalog page (“E Resources”).These resources require a library card and password (which is your 10-digit phone number without hyphens)
• SimplyE (ebooks)
• OverDrive (ebooks and audiobooks; for best results use the “Libby” app)
• rbDigital (magazines)
• Librivox (audiobooks)
• Learning Express (resources for elementary, middle and high school students)
The following, while possibly only temporarily available, do NOT require a library card:
• TumbleBookLibrary (animated, talking picture books)
• TumbleBookMath (math picture book, lesson plans and quizzes)
• TeenBookCloud (grades 7-12 ebook database)
• AudioBookCloud (unlimited streaming access to the on-line collection)
• RomanceBookCloud (a huge collection of steamy romance novels)
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