We’re thrilled to announce that the North Manchester Public Library (NMPL) and the Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library (Roann) have expanded their existing Local Reciprocal Borrowing Covenant to include all non-resident patrons. Once a patron has purchased a non-resident library card at one library, the Borrowing Covenant will allow non-resident patrons to sign up for an account at the other library for free. This covenant becomes effective on May 1st, 2023. Previously, only resident patrons of either library could take advantage of this reciprocal program. “With such a large underserved population in the county, we feel it's so important to provide the opportunity to obtain increased library services,” said Diane Randall, NMPL Director. “We’re excited that Roann has partnered with us to help achieve this goal.”
Patrons interested in becoming reciprocal patrons can do so by bringing their home library card to the other library along with a valid ID or proof of address. The only restrictions for reciprocal patrons are that they cannot borrow Inter-Library Loan titles or check out hotspots. The North Manchester Public Library also has the same agreement with Wabash Carnegie Public Library. "All NMPL patrons can now access THREE libraries for the price of one," said Jeanna Hann, NMPL Adult Department Manager and Marketing Coordinator. "All three libraries have rich, diverse collections and we hope these collaborations are a huge benefit to our patrons." “The Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library is thrilled to continue in a partnership with NMPL, expanding our local covenant to now include non-resident borrowers as well,” said Joy Harber, Library Director of Roann. “We love the idea of working together as much as possible to expand services to our County and patrons. Our goal and mission continues to make libraries a meaningful and valuable asset that rises to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. We look forward to new and exciting ways to accomplish this now, and in the future.”
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This week is National Library Week and today is Right To Read Day. We're calling on readers, advocates, and library lovers to fight back against censorship in a national day of action to defend, protect, and celebrate your right to read freely. On this day, the American Library Association has released it's list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2022. The list follows ALA's recent unveiling of data showing record-shattering attempts to remove books from school and public libraries, and it shows us what types of books are being challenged the most and why. It's also a call to action. Join us on #RightToReadDay and beyond by participating in the actions below to support your library and defend the freedom to read in your community. Join us on #RightToReadDay and beyond by participating in the actions below to support your library and defend the freedom to read in your community.
1. Check Out (And Read!) A Challenged Book Yep, this one is that simple. Libraries keep track of a lot of statistics, among them how frequently books are used in or checked out from the library, or requested via a library lending program like interlibrary loan (ILL). These circulation statistics prove that people want to read challenged or banned titles and support keeping those in, or adding similar titles to, the collection. Browse the American Library Association's list of Frequently Challenged Books or visit the display at the front desk to find a title that interests you, then check it out! 2. Make A Plan To Attend Your Library And School Board Meetings Most book ban battles are being fought on the local level at library board, school board, and city council meetings. That makes attending these meetings one of the most critical actions you can take to fend off book bans. Make sure local officials know you support the library and access to books of all kinds by attending, listening, and speaking out against censorship. Most government and board websites post calendars and agendas for upcoming meetings, and some also livestream them. Even if book bans or collection policies aren't on the agenda, many boards and councils allow comments on issues of concern from any community member. Visit https://pflag.org/plan-to-testify-at-local-board-meetings/ for a helpful guide for speaking at library and school board meetings. 3. Write A Letter Make your voice heard by submitting a letter to the editor of your local newspaper or writing directly to your elected officials. This Action Toolkit provides tips for writing your letter as well as suggested talking points to help you customize it. 4. Report Censorship As part of its longstanding commitment to defend intellectual freedom in libraries, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) maintains a database of attempted challenges and bans. If a book challenge takes place in your district, ALA may be able to provide support and more customized resources to oppose the attempted challenge or ban. These reports also help ALA and other organizations stay aware of patterns and trends around efforts to ban reading materials and supply library workers and other professionals with crucial tools, resources, programs, and training to uphold the freedom to read. Reports are confidential unless you give OIF permission to share your story. 5. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN AND STAY CONNECTED Stay alert with updates, tools, and future actions from the Unite Against Book Bans campaign to help you stay aware of and fight censorship efforts in your community. Already signed up? Share with a friend or family member and help them sign up. Every person who joins the campaign is one more voice to speak out when their community is threatened by censorship. Here at the North Manchester Public Library, we proudly adheres to the American Library Association’s “Freedom to Read” Statement, as well as its “Library Bill of Rights” in selecting content for the collection. Promoting intellectual freedom and access to information are core values of the library. We believe the Freedom to read is essential to our democracy. We believe that what people read is deeply important; that ideas can be dangerous; but that the suppression of ideas is fatal to a democratic society. Freedom itself is a dangerous way of life, but it is ours. Celebrate National Library Week (April 23-29) with the theme "There's More to the Story"! First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.
Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more. But there's so much more to the story. Our Makerspace-2-Go section lends out items like games, puzzles, and crafts. Our Sensory-2-Go and Homeschool-2-Go collections lend out homeschool resources, and sensory kits and tools. Library programming brings communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through big events, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, and educational programming. Library infrastructure advances communities, providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs. HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE? 1. Visit the library. National Library Week is the perfect time to visit NMPL! Bring the kids or invite your friends. Meet the librarians. Check out books or other great items in your library's collection or attend a program. Take time to learn your library's story during National Library Week to see all it has to offer! 2. Participate in NMPL's social media posts. We'll be posting all week long about our library, our services, and our staff. We'll have a fun giveaway, special features, and action points. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook! 3. Attend the FOL Spring Booksale (Thursday, April 27th-Saturday, April 29th from 9am to 5pm) The book sale is a significant fundraiser for FOL, and in turn, supports library programs and updates each year. Find gently used books, DVDs, children's materials, audios, yearbooks and more! You just never know what great book adventure awaits you at the FOL Booksale! Our library tells a multi-faceted story and we invite you to participate in it with us! Per state standards, the cost of a non-resident library card at the North Manchester Public Library will increase beginning March 1st, 2023.
Current Fees for Non-resident Cards (beginning March 1st, 2023): One Year Library Card — $102.00 Six Month Library Card - $51.00 Three Month Library Card - $25.50 As a public library in the State of Indiana, NMPL receives funding through property taxes paid within the North Manchester city limits. Those who live or own property inside the taxing district pay for a library card whether they ever register for one or not. However, with non-resident cards, the choice to purchase a library card is in the patron’s hands. Non-resident fees are dictated by the State, reviewed annually by the library board, and kept as low as possible. “We understand if $102 for a library card seems expensive,” says Diane Randall, Library Director. “But remember that a library card provides so much educational, entertainment, and leisure value through access to the tens of thousands of items in our collection that includes books, magazines, microfilms, large print books, newspapers, selected government materials of local and historical interest, audiobooks, music, DVDs, databases, and more. In addition to all of these resources, a library card also enables access to NMPL’s two wonderful e-libraries (Libby and Hoopla), and allows patrons to check out items from our Homeschool-2-Go and Sensory-2-Go centers.” Patrons interested in signing up for a library card can do so by visiting the library with proof of address, such as a recent piece of mail, utility bill or current driver's license. |
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