Curbside Service

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May 11, 2020

Curbside Pickup is available at the Cedar Grove Public Library on

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 1-6 p.m, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon.

Materials for pickup are limited to items that are available on the shelf at the Cedar Grove Public Library.

Place requests online in the Monarch Catalog www.monarchcatalog.org or by phone, 920-668-6834.

Be sure to select Cedar Grove as your pickup location.

A library staff member will contact you to schedule pickup of materials.

Items will be checked out to you ahead of time and placed on the bench outside the front doors of the library. Your items will be banded together with the first three letters of your last name.

You will be able to pick up your items and go.

The Library Building will remain closed to the public. Lobbies, restrooms and other spaces will not be accessible at this time.

. Please call the Library at 920 – 668-6834 if you have questions or need help requesting library materials.

Book Return Is Open

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The Book Drop is Open for patrons to return Library Materials. Items will be placed in storage for 72 hours before they are checked in. All items currently checked out have a due date of June 1st. Late fees are not being charged.

The Library is unable to accept donations of books and other materials at this time. Please do not place donations in the book drop at this time. We will let you know when we are able to accept donations again.

The Library Closed Until Further Notice

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In an effort to protect the health and safety of our citizens and staff, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close the Library.

Due dates for all materials have been reset to June 1.

The Book Drop is CLOSED. Please do not attempt to return library materials during the closure.

If your library card is set to expire, it will be extended so you can continue to use online materials and resources.

Delivery of materials between the Monarch libraries has ended.

Please check our Facebook page or website for further updates.

Check out our Online Resources. If you need a library card, please visit the Monarch Catalog.

Then click on My Account > My Record> and f0llow the instructions.

Transparent Languages

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Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.  Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for Android ™ tablets and iPads, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.

Creating a Library Collection Account:

  • Click on the link for Transparent Languages above.
  • Click on “Register” in the upper right-hand corner
  • Follow the instructions to create your account. You will need your library card number.

“Checking Out” Transparent Language

  • Click on the red checkout button to access Transparent Languages.
  • You can also find the link under the main menu (the three lines in the upper left-hand corner). Click on Education. Click on Transparent Languages.
  • Once you click Checkout, click on the pop up that says Access.
  • Accept the policies.
  • Choose a language and get started.

Direction on using Transparent Language Online through the RBdigital App can be found under our Digital Resources Page.

Gale Courses – Free online learning

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The Monarch Library System is providing library card holders an opportunity to engage in meaningful learning through Gale Courses. This robust online resource provides access to over 360 classes on multiple topics of interest, including career training programs.

All you need to get started is a current library card, an internet connection and an eager mind that’s ready to learn. You can access the courses through the Monarch Catalog (monarchcatalog.org) by searching “Gale Courses”, or click on this link education.gale.com/l-monarchls/

Stop in the library if you are interested in learning more about Gale Courses and we can help you get started.

Ancestry Library Edition

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Temporary remote access instructions:

To access Ancestry Library Edition please log into Badgerlink first, here. Choose the Cedar Grove Public Library and enter your barcode without spaces. Close out that page and return here to link to Ancestry Library Edition

 

ProQuest has partnered with Ancestry.com to create Ancestry® Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical collections available today.  It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world!  This collection, with thousands of databases and billions of indexed names, is essential to having a broad genealogy collection, and its valuable content is a strong complement to HeritageQuest® Online.

 

Wisconsin Digital Library – OverDrive

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Meet Libby – the new Overdrive app

 Download the Libby app from your app store and start reading! The new Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books and audiobooks from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10.
Click here to get started with the Libby app!

For Kids and Teens

The “For Kids and Teens” launch page separates all of the children and teen books available through Wisconsin’s Digital Library.  The page also provides access through subject or reading level.

 Wisconsin Digital Library – OverDrive

Click on this launch page to view all of the titles in the main collection.