We are happy to report that lots of progress has been made in the first 3 weeks! The demolition portion of the work is almost done, and work on the HVAC and electrical has already begun. The entire project will take approximately 7 months, so right now we anticipate we will reopen in January 2022.
While the main library is closed, we are operating a mini library branch out of the Library Annex. Our Annex Branch hours are Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm. We have new and popular books & DVDs to browse, staff to help you find what you need, and all of your holds available for pickup. While the full collection isn't available for you to browse in person, we will be able to access what you need and pull it from storage. And you can continue to request items from other Coastline libraries, as you always have.
We also have a computer lab operating out of the Annex's conference room with black and white printing available. Computer use is by appointment only. Call us at 541-469-7738 to set up an appointment.
The book return slot outside the library is open and will remain open for returns throughout the renovation. So you can return items there, or bring them into the Annex branch during open hours.
For questions about the renovation, contact Director Julie Retherford at julie@chetcolibrary.org.
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GOLDEN TICKET YOUTH AND ADULT READING CHALLENGE CARDS:
Youth Golden Ticket Challenge Cards will be included in each week's Summer Youth Activity Bags (see challenge examples in photo).
Adult Golden Ticket Challenge Cards can be picked up during open hours at the Library Annex. Adult challenges are similar to what we've included on our Reading BINGO cards in prior years such as Read a Mystery, Read a Staff Pick, Read a book by a Female Author, etc.
Scratch off the golden windows to reveal your three reading challenges. Complete the challenges, write your name and contact information on the back of the card, and return the card to the library to be entered into prize drawings. Every time you turn in a Golden Ticket Reading Challenge card, your name will be entered into prize drawings!
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Youth prize drawings will be held on August 16. Turn in your cards by August 15th to be included.There will be many prizes: puzzles, games, camp chairs, sporting equipment, books, and more!
Adult Prize drawings will be held at the end of July and the end of August. Turn in your completed cards before the end of each month to be included. Each month's winner will get a big prize bag full of gifts!
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SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITY BAGS: We will be offering free weekly Summer Youth Activity Bags every Thursday now through August 5! Activity Bags will include fun STEAM & craft activities, as well as high interest books and other literacy items. Summer Youth Activity Bags will be available every Thursday from July 8 until August 5 at the Brookings Harbor High School Cafeteria, on BOB the Bus (see route), at the Food Bank, and at the Chetco Library Annex Branch while supplies last. Special thanks to AllCare Health, Advanced Health, Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Ready to Read, and West Family Foundation!
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FREE YOUNG ADULT BOOKS (for all ages): We will be giving away free award winning middle grade and young adult books by acclaimed authors Jenny Torres Sanchez and Jason Reynolds. Just come by the Chetco Library Annex mini branch on Alder Street to pick up your free copies of We Are Not From Here, Look Both Ways, Stamped, and Stamped for Kids. Author Jason Reynolds will be visiting and speaking to our community online on September 30, 6pm - 7pm. For more information about Reynolds' upcoming visit, stay tuned. Free books will be available as supplies last; stop by any time during library hours to claim yours. Special thanks to the Oregon State LIbrary!
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This month's Spice Bag pickup will be on Monday, July 12th. Bags can be picked up in the Annex Branch (formerly the Friends of the Library bookstore).
Summer Writers' Support Group: To help local writers get into the right creative spaces, help them connect with other local writers, and generally support the creative process, the Library offers a Summer Support Group for local authors and poets. The meetings take place twice per month over Zoom and will take the shape of an informal get-together. This month's meetings are July 14th & 28th from 11am-1pm.
The Chetco Community Public Library District Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Friday, July 9th at 9am. This meeting will include an Executive Session per ORS 192.660.2.a, to consider the employment of an employee. Public space is limited, and zoom attendance may be an option. If you would like to attend in person please email contact@chetcolibrary.org before Thursday, 7/8 to make prior arrangements. All public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.
For questions about youth programs, contact Lorene at lorene@chetcolibrary.org.
For questions about adult programs, contact Erik at erik@chetcolibrary.org.
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As of June 30, 2021, all state mandates regarding masks and social distancing have ended. We request that unvaccinated people continue to wear masks, but we will not be requesting proof of vaccination status.
Library hours will remain Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm for the duration of the library renovation.
Keep an eye on our events calendar for upcoming in-person events!
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