The latest issue of THINK, the quarterly magazine for the Library District, is now available at all library branches. THINK can also be picked up in both bookmobiles, at various city recreation centers and the Thomas Center as well as other county offices.
This edition proudly highlights the Library District receiving the National Medal, the highest national honor for libraries and museums. Readers will also learn about diverse services and programs available across the county including special programs celebrating Black History Month (February) and Teen Tech Week (March). Programs also provide tax preparation assistance, popular pre-school storytimes and exercise opportunities, something for everyone.
THINK includes the latest updates on projects at the Library District including remodeling Headquarters to better serve teens. This remodeling project is funded in part by a generous donation from the Alachua County Library District Foundation. Read about the newest branch opening at Cone Park and this year's Carol Hole Award receipient Ann LeZotte.
It's all in THINK... now at your local Library branch or via download (large PDF file: 4 MB).
System status
A new library system and online catalog will debut on May 30. Here's the current status of:
- Checkouts: May 24-29 you must have your physical library card in hand to check out materials.
- Due dates: All checkouts will have a due date of June 22, except DVDs and GRU watt meters, which still have 7-day limit.
- Holds and requests: New holds and purchase requests cannot be placed until May 30, but those placed previously will continue to be processed.
- Returns: Please "Babysit Our Books" — keep them until the new system is running smoothly (mid-June).
- Registration: Continues as usual today, but cannot be done May 24-29, as our entire system will be down.
- Interlibrary loan: Continues as usual throughout the transition.
- Digital checkouts: OverDrive checkouts and holds will work normally throughout the transition.
- My Discoveries: Will be retired with the AquaBrowser catalog on May 24. Please retrieve any saved book lists before then.
- Website: The Library District website (www.aclib.us) will be up as normal throughout the transition.
- My Account: Account info will be available through May 24. Your account will appear on the new system on May 30.
- Bill payment: All payments including PayPal are working today. No payments can be accepted May 24-29
- New catalog: Watch for its debut on May 30, with new features.
More about the transition.
More about the new online catalog.
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