Taft Public Library

New C/W Mars Catalog

taftpubliclibrary — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:28:03 +0000

Over Memorial Day Weekend, the Central Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing Library Network (C/W MARS) will be switching area libraries to a new online catalog called Evergreen. Evergreen is an open-source software application that will improve the user experience when accessing the libraries’ selection of books, audio-visual, and digital materials.

From Saturday May 25 to Tuesday May 29, the C/WMARS system will be unavailable and patrons will not have access to library accounts. Patrons will be unable to place holds on library materials, renew items, book museum passes or use some of the libraries’ online resources such as the network sponsored databases.

Patrons who use the wish-list and reading history functions of the current catalog are advised that these lists will not be carried over to the new system, but they can be exported or printed before the switch.

On Tuesday May 29, 2012, all patron passwords will be reset to the user’s last name in all capital letters.

The Friend Annual Memorial Day Pie & Bake Sale

taftpubliclibrary — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:52:56 +0000

Whether you like to bake pies or eat them – join us at the Memorial Day concert for pies, cookies, brownies, cupcakes and more!

Bring your most delicious pie or baked good to donate – and bring a hungry crowd to purchase the goodies. 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go directly to the library, its programs, supplies and events.

Adult Program

taftpubliclibrary — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:25:54 +0000

More great programming coming soon! Please check back frequently.

New Kid’s Materials

taftpubliclibrary — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:53:16 +0000

* Check out the Kids and Teen Page for May’s Press Release

Spotlight on. . .Children’s Nonfiction

Horse Breed Roundup (10-book series)

Animal Loudmouths: Noisy Animals (6-book series)

Easy Origami (6-book series)

Easy Cookbooks for Kids (6-book series)

First Nations of North America (10-book series)

Your Land & My Land (9-book series focusing on South American countries)

Laugh Out Loud joke books (6-book series)

New Kid’s DVDs

Lady and the Tramp (Diamond Edition)

Discovery Channel’s Prehistoric Predators of the Past

The Smurfs: Season One, Volume One

Beethoven: The Pooch Pack

The Lorax (Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Edition) – made-for-television version

Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Enchanted Forest Adventures

Dore the Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta

Nickelodeon: We Love Our Friends

The Land Before Time (Anniversary Edition)

Taft Public Library Relocation Project

taftpubliclibrary — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:30:49 +0000

The Taft Public Library Relocation Project is well under way. The Board of Trustees has been working diligently on this project and would like to invite you to a Into for Supporters meeting on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00PM at the library. Carrie Grimshaw, Library Director will oversee the meeting, giving you an insight the exciting plans. Please contact Carrie to R.S.V.P.

Book Club Book Picks!

taftpubliclibrary — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:21:17 +0000

Our popular Adult Book Club just announced their book selections. The next couple picks are:

Mar 5th-Beryl Markham’s West With the Night
Apr 2nd-Rose MacMurray’s Afternoons with Emily

Go the Adult section on the website for more selections and details. New members are always welcome!

Children’s Room News

taftpubliclibrary — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:16:28 +0000

Storytimes

Hopelessly devoted to Taft storytime? Well, we’re not ones to disappoint. For children 6 and under we’ll host storytimes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am & 1pm.

Storytimes consist of picture book stories, action rhymes, a craft, and sometimes songs. No registration is required.

Lego Club

taftpubliclibrary — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:47:56 +0000

Stop by the Children’s Room to sign up for Lego Club ages 6-11 on Jan 3rd! Club will meet on Mondays! Group is limited to 15 children. For more details talk with Andrew, Children’s Librarian.

New Hours

taftpubliclibrary — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:31:37 +0000

Due to very large budget cuts, the library is forced to reduce our hours.

Reduced Library Hours -Effective October 11, 2011

Monday -Closed
Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 10am-7pm
Thursday 3pm-7pm
Friday 12pm-5pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Sunday-Closed