A Message to our Donors...
Dear Library Friend,
As COVID-19 continues to impact our small community, the future has never felt so unpredictable. These are challenging times for all of us and we hope that you are in good spirits and health right now. We want you to know that your library is here for you.
The pandemic forced us to temporarily close our doors for close to 16 weeks. In that time, we learned we are more than just our physical building. We offer a robust, online library, that during this period and moving forward, can help keep our patrons engaged, enriched, and empowered. For the first time in our 156-year history, we have begun to accept online library card applications! Your library card opens up access to our myriad of online resources such as OverDrive, Lynda.com, and CreativeBug. We have also subscribed to new electronic resources like TumbleBooks (an eBook and eLearning children’s platform) and coming soon, Kanopy (a movie streaming service). Both of these are FREE to Torrington Library card holders.
During this crisis it can be difficult to know where to turn for help, so we’ve been on a quest for relief programs to share with our patrons. On our website you can find valuable, reliable information on how to find and apply for relief grants; access virtual AA or NA meetings; what grocery stores offer home delivery; mental and physical health hotlines, and so much more.
Lots of fun events have been canceled due to COVID-19, so it’s been our goal to bring the entertainment to YOU while you’re safe at home or outdoors. The Children’s Room team has been hosting Facebook Live story times, Zoom craft programs, a virtual Summer Reading program, and much more. For adults we have been offering Zoom programs such as author discussions and lectures about mindfulness, nature, sports, and coming up the centennial of the 19th Amendment. We have also hosted an outdoor concert series on our front lawn. All of these offerings have been a great success. We are currently scheduling more virtual fun for the fall.
We are eager to fully reopen the library safely. We are currently open to the public with limited services and with great caution. If we don’t see you in person, we hope we can continue to help you and your family in some small way with our electronic and virtual offerings, as well as our curbside pickup service.
In past years, this letter has contained a financial appeal. Your support of the library is still so important; however, we know that this crisis has created new financial difficulties for many of our beloved patrons. While we are always grateful for your gifts, if you are unable to give during this challenging time, we completely understand. We invite you instead to give the gift of advocacy. Sharing our mission with a family member or friend or a quick mention on your social media would mean the world to us. We highly encourage you to apply for a library card if you don’t already have one.
In times like this, we’re reminded of how interconnected we all are. Thank you for being part of our community. Without you, our library family would not be the same.
Stay safe and healthy,
Charlie and Jessica
Charles W. Roraback, President
Jessica Gueniat, Director
As COVID-19 continues to impact our small community, the future has never felt so unpredictable. These are challenging times for all of us and we hope that you are in good spirits and health right now. We want you to know that your library is here for you.
The pandemic forced us to temporarily close our doors for close to 16 weeks. In that time, we learned we are more than just our physical building. We offer a robust, online library, that during this period and moving forward, can help keep our patrons engaged, enriched, and empowered. For the first time in our 156-year history, we have begun to accept online library card applications! Your library card opens up access to our myriad of online resources such as OverDrive, Lynda.com, and CreativeBug. We have also subscribed to new electronic resources like TumbleBooks (an eBook and eLearning children’s platform) and coming soon, Kanopy (a movie streaming service). Both of these are FREE to Torrington Library card holders.
During this crisis it can be difficult to know where to turn for help, so we’ve been on a quest for relief programs to share with our patrons. On our website you can find valuable, reliable information on how to find and apply for relief grants; access virtual AA or NA meetings; what grocery stores offer home delivery; mental and physical health hotlines, and so much more.
Lots of fun events have been canceled due to COVID-19, so it’s been our goal to bring the entertainment to YOU while you’re safe at home or outdoors. The Children’s Room team has been hosting Facebook Live story times, Zoom craft programs, a virtual Summer Reading program, and much more. For adults we have been offering Zoom programs such as author discussions and lectures about mindfulness, nature, sports, and coming up the centennial of the 19th Amendment. We have also hosted an outdoor concert series on our front lawn. All of these offerings have been a great success. We are currently scheduling more virtual fun for the fall.
We are eager to fully reopen the library safely. We are currently open to the public with limited services and with great caution. If we don’t see you in person, we hope we can continue to help you and your family in some small way with our electronic and virtual offerings, as well as our curbside pickup service.
In past years, this letter has contained a financial appeal. Your support of the library is still so important; however, we know that this crisis has created new financial difficulties for many of our beloved patrons. While we are always grateful for your gifts, if you are unable to give during this challenging time, we completely understand. We invite you instead to give the gift of advocacy. Sharing our mission with a family member or friend or a quick mention on your social media would mean the world to us. We highly encourage you to apply for a library card if you don’t already have one.
In times like this, we’re reminded of how interconnected we all are. Thank you for being part of our community. Without you, our library family would not be the same.
Stay safe and healthy,
Charlie and Jessica
Charles W. Roraback, President
Jessica Gueniat, Director
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