The UK-based group has over 6,000 total hotels across 100 countries, about half of those located in the United States. ![]() IHG has 17 total hotel brands in its portfolio, ranging from upscale to extended stay properties. Providers who prefer not to receive Storytime at this time still get monthly visits to exchange materials.Cyber attack on leading hotel brand suspected to be ransomware Storytimes are currently all being held outside for extra safety during COVID-19. Early literacy and school readiness are some of the building blocks of a strong community. Visits to licensed family child care providers include exchange of curated preschool books as well as a 20 minute storytime. For extra safety for staff and customers during COVID-19, monthly visits have shifted to a door-drop model and reader’s advisory and other library services happen over the phone prior to each scheduled visit. CLMS staff do extensive readers advisory with each customer to ensure they receive the right kind of books, movies, magazines–you name it!–every month. If you see this vehicle out and about that means a librarian is on their way to visit a homebound customer or a licensed family child care provider.Įligible homebound customers receive monthly delivery of new materials straight to their door. Our Mobile Services team is so grateful to the many people who have made this service possible for Calvert County.” Be on the lookout for us and the bookmobile at community events like the County Fair and National Night Out.Ĭalvert Library Mobile Services Supervisor Lisa Wieland said, “We are so excited to extend our service through the bookmobile. Check out our BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE! While a preliminary route has been established, we will continue to gather community input and evaluate best deployment. You will see our Mobile Services Team and the bookmobile at new community stops, including such locations as East John Youth Center, SMILE, Prince Frederick Senior Village, Solomon’s Town Center Park, Silverwood Farms and MORE. This vehicle also has more safety features than the old van, such as front and rear proximity sensors, backing alarm and exterior cameras. The vehicle has a generator to power the technology and warm/cool the vehicle even when it is not running but it also has large batteries that can be solar charged so the generator will not have to run most of the time. ![]() The most exciting thing about the bookmobile is how we will be able to answer more questions, provide more learning opportunities, increase access to technology and share more straight-up joy! In short, we get to provide service to so many more of you! It includes two computer workstations for customers, a printer, Wi-Fi service, a wheelchair lift to make the vehicle accessible and an awning to allow for comfortable outside service and events. It’s HERE and we are so excited! Replacing our 23 year old van with this phenomenal vehicle was a project made possible by many people! Thank you to EVERYONE! Mobile Wieland, Mobile Services Supervisor Non-profits, community agencies or organizations are welcome to inquire. Special Public Community Event – Special events are evaluated based on connection to the Library mission, availability, visibility and suitability of the site for the Bookmobile. For customers who are unable to come to the library independently.Ĭhild Care Center – A monthly 30-90 minute visit from the Bookmobile for use by the students and teachers at the hosting Child Care Center. Homebound service – Receive monthly delivery of library materials and personalized reader’s advisory services. Registered Family Child Care – Year-round monthly delivery of children’s books and a 30 minute monthly Storytime during the academic year. Please check the web site and social media for updates. Please note, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. The Bookmobile is always at a comfortable temperature and we have a wheelchair lift if needed.
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