- Jan Cook
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Library goes digital for storytimes and meetings
Barbara Green, Lakeport Library’s popular storytime reader, now reads stories on YouTube videos.
Each week Miss Barbara picks one or two great stories to record and a new video is posted every Friday at 10:15 a.m.
The video stories are available by visiting the library’s Facebook page or by subscribing to the library’s weekly email updates.
Some of the library’s craft clubs and book clubs have started using Zoom meetings and conference calls to gather. The new meeting methods have inspired more creativity. Creative Club has met by conference call and has started a garden craft challenge project. Fabric Club and the Great Reads Book Club have expanded their meetings to Zoom.
On the library’s calendar of events, the online meetings are designated OL to make them easy to see. The description includes information on how to sign in to the meeting. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link to attend.
The Lakeport Library Cookbook Club now meets through Zoom and has also created its own Facebook page where people can post recipes, food photos, cooking tips and anything foodie that they want to share. There’s a place for you at the table. The food photos will make your mouth water.
The Aging, Dying and Afterlife Discussion group now uses Zoom for meetings. To get the meeting information, call 707-275-0403 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to join.
Homebound library patrons have found the Zoom meetings a boon and are delighted to be able to join the fun.
Amy Patton, adult programs coordinator says that the library and the clubs hope to continue the digital meetings so housebound patrons can attend meetings even after the COVID-19 crisis is over.
To find how to join a digital club meeting contact Amy Patton via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
With a library card, patrons can access the library’s array of digital services without the need to visit a local branch. If you need a library card, you can create an online card with the application form on the library website.
If you have a question about an existing library account, call 707-263-8817 and leave a message. Library staff will be available by phone during normal operating hours to assist with the digital resources.
The Lake County Library continues to offer services during the COVID-19 stay at home. If you want to keep up with library news, sign up for free weekly email updates on the library’s homepage.
Jan Cook is a library technician for the Lake County Library.