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Warminster Library will reopen with limited services

We’re happy to announce that we will be open starting Monday, 6/29, for curbside pickup of items placed on hold. Please see the curbside pickup webpage for more information.

When we open, our goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Here is what we are doing to keep you safe:

• Setting up services to be as contactless as possible.
• Maintaining 6 feet of physical distance from each other.
• Wearing cloth face coverings & using sneeze guards at all service points.
• Following cleaning and disinfecting protocols put out by the CDC.
• All buildings were thoroughly disinfected while we were closed.

We ask that you do your part to keep our staff and other customers safe. We ask that you:

• Wear a cloth face covering. Per Gov. Wolf’s orders, anyone entering the building must wear a mask, with the exception of individuals who cannot due to a medical condition and children under 2 years of age.
• Make sure your hands are clean.
• Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from anyone else when you visit. We have reduced the amount of seating and computers available to allow for social distancing.
• Keep in mind that your visit will be short.

We appreciate your help keeping everyone safe and healthy.

When we open, it will not be business as usual.

For the protection of the public and staff, we are putting in some parameters.

Limited services

To start on 6/29, we will be providing curbside pickup of items previously placed on hold. Curbside procedures can be found here.

Beginning Monday, 7/6, we will open the Library with in-building holds pickup, item check out, limited computers and computer time, copying and fax services. More services will resume over time.

The Library’s wifi is available from the parking lot. You are welcome to use the green space in the center of the parking lot for wifi access. Please be courteous and practice social distancing while doing so.

Limited number of people in the building

When we open, we will allow a limited number of people in the building at any time. Please be aware that you may have to wait in line to get into the Library.

Limited building access

You will enter the Library through the south (meeting room) doors and exit through the lobby (main) doors.

Seating has been reduced in order to accommodate social distancing.

The number of computers has been reduced to accommodate social distancing. There is also a time limit for computer use.

Children’s room toys, the interactive wall, tablets games and other services will be removed or shut down.

Limited time in the building

Your visit will be short, as we must keep building capacity low. We look forward to a future date when you can hang out in the Library, but right now, please plan to come and go quickly.

We know many of you have books to return…

We have extended all due dates to August 1, so don’t worry about overdue fines for items due during the pandemic.

All returns must be placed in the outside bookdrop. Staff cannot take items for you and the inside bookdrop is closed. When you return your items, they will be set aside for 3 days before being checked in. They will remain on your card until then, but will be backdated to the date returned upon check in.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work together in new ways.

Use the Library from home!

While the building is closed, you can:

• Call the Library, 215.672.4362, to ask questions or place holds. You may also email refwa@buckslib.org with questions.
• Browse the online catalog and place holds from home. When notified that your holds are available, use curbside pickup or, when we open, come to the library for a quick visit to pick up your holds.
• Our download and streaming services, including e-books, audiobooks, video, music, magazines, and newspapers, are all available 24×7.
• Our online research and learningservices allow you to research a topic, get live tutoring, take classes, or find your next great read, all with your library card.
• Sign up for summer reading or attend a virtual program. All of our great programs have moved online. Check out the calendar of events and register for a program!

We hope you are as excited as we are about reopening. Since our faces will be covered, you won’t see our smiles, but be assured, we will be happy to see you.

 The Warminster Township Free Library youth staff offer many educational and fun opportunities for children from birth to age 18. We also have a wide array of fiction and nonfiction books, films and music in print and online formats for our children and teens. The staff is devoted to providing information children, teens, and parents need to grow and learn throughout their lives. 

While encouraging our youth to read is the cornerstone of what we do, we also offer programs that foster imagination, innovation, creativity and building social relationships through music, art, science, history & more! At the Warminster Library, children and teens can explore new passions, interests, and ideas that can help them be the adults of tomorrow. 

For more information check out our programs below or contact us. 

• For youth programs and services contact Ann Duffy
• For teen programs and services contact Katy Griffith

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► Summer Reading Program

This year our Summer Reading Program will be done virtually. Log minutes, complete activities, and write reviews all summer long!

We hope that you will join us by creating an account and registering your child or children for the program that is right for them. This virtual Summer Reading Program is for children ages birth-18. Preregistration begins on June 15.

Virtual Summer Reading Program
"Imagine Your Story"
June 20- Aug. 21

Preregister starting on June 15 here: warminstertownship.beanstack.org
OR
Download the Beanstack Tracker App to open an account

If you do not have reliable internet or a computer, we have paper logs available. These paper logs can be printed and used to track your progress before you add the information online or the entire program can be done using these paper logs. Logs must be returned or submitted between Aug. 21 and Aug. 26 to be counted towards the summer reading age level and grand prizes."

► Story Time Programs

► School-Age Programs

   

► Teen Programs

► Teen Volunteering Opportunities

We have volunteering opportunities for ages 13-17 all year round. Limited spots available. Please fill out our Fall-Spring Volunteering Application and submit to Ann Duffy (duffya@buckslib.org).

There have been some changes to volunteering requirements. All volunteers must have their Teen Application, PA State Police Clearance [Link to form attached], and Child Abuse Clearances completed prior to starting. An FBI fingerprinting clearance is only required for those volunteers who have not lived in PA for 10 or more years.

• Fall-Spring Volunteering Application [click here]
• Summer Teen Volunteering Application [click here]
• PA State Police Clearance Form [click here]
• Child Abuse Clearance [https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home]
  • Create an individual Account
  • Log in as Individual
  • Complete the online clearance questions
  • Make sure to select “volunteer” status. Clearances for volunteers are free.
  • Wait a week and check to see if the results come in
  • Once the results are in please email them to Ann Duff [duffya@buckslib.org]
• FBI Fingerprinting [Only required if volunteer has not lived in PA for 10 or more years]
  • FBI Fingerprinting information [http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/fbifinger/index.htm]
  • Fingerprinting Info Sheet [click here]
  • FBI Fingerprinting Waiver for Minor [click here]

Please direct any questions with regards to Teen Volunteers to Ann Duffy [duffya@buckslib.org]

► Pre-K Resources

► Reading List

A library card is free to all Bucks County residents and may be used at all member libraries of the Bucks County Free Library system. When you borrow materials from the library, you are responsible for the proper care and return of all items and any fines and fees incurred. Your agreement also includes notifying the library of all changes to your information, including name, address, e-mail address, phone number or any other personal data. Your Bucks County Library card allows you to:

• Borrow books, DVDs, music, museum passes, and more
• Download eBooks and audiobooks
• Place holds and reserve items
• Search articles and databases

To get a library card, apply in person with:

• Completed Library card application
• Valid photo ID card
• Proof of current address if not shown on your identification
• If you live outside of Bucks County, you will need a current library card from your local library with an Access PA sticker
• Anyone under the age of 14 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the application and accept responsibility
• Call Christy with questions at 267-317-1337

E-Cards

• If you only want to use our digital services, then you can apply for an e-card here

Renewals, Loan Periods, and Fines

• More information about borrower services can be found in our circulation policies

Lost Library Card

• To prevent and limit misuse, library card holders should notify the library if their card is lost or stolen as soon as possible. The card will then be immediately suspended. Card holders will be responsible for materials checked out up to the time the library is notified.

Power Library Network  – Sponsored by the Pennsylvania state library, a comprehensive collection of research databases

Ancestry – Census and other historical records (in library use only)

Ask Here PA – Chat now with a real librarian for help on any topic. We’re open 24/7!

BrainFuse – Live online tutoring

Science Reference Center – Science-oriented full text references, images, and videos for children.

Heritage Center – Census data, Revolutionary War records, name catalogs, and more

Let’s Play School –  is a fun, online badge program that prepares your child for school

Lynda – Online video classes from beginner to expert in productivity software, technology, business, and design

NoveList – Search tool for finding new and recommended books for adults, teens, and children