Posts Tagged ‘online’

Online Book Discussion – 3/10

Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, March 10, 2020 from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. for an online book discussion of the novel, Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. The story of two families, in two centuries, who live at the corner of Sixth and Plum in Vineland, NJ, navigating what seems to be the end of the world, as they know it. These characters paint a startlingly relevant portrait of life in precarious times when the foundations of the past have failed to prepare us for the future.

Be sure to register here. Space is limited. After registering, you will receive an email confirming your spot.

Questions on how to use Zoom? Email techhelp@emmaclark.org. Include your library barcode number and telephone number. Jen or Bob will get back to you between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“Time with a Tech” Appointments Are Back at Emma Clark Library – Virtually!

Setauket, NY – March 23, 2020 –

During this uncertain time, the Library is pleased to continue serving the residents of Three Village in the safest way possible. The building may be closed due to COVID-19 (see emmaclark.org/covid19 for the official message), but Emma Clark Library is still helping patrons virtually. The Library is now offering remote technology help.

Some examples of things patrons may receive assistance with include:

Setting up communication options (FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts) to stay in touch with loved ones, have video conferences, etc.
Office applications
Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
Roku and Fire Stick devices
General support with mobile devices, phones, tablets, and laptops

Emma Clark patrons may schedule one-on-one telephone appointments with Jennifer Mullen, Technology Librarian, and Bob Johnson, Information Technology Manager. To do so, Library cardholders simply send an email to techhelp@emmaclark.org and include their library barcode number & phone number. Jen or Bob will call that number back between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket and online at emmaclark.org, provides public library service to all residents of the Three Village Central School District. “The Heart of the Three Village Community”

Tech Help

Emma Clark patrons have two options for personalized Technology Help:

OPTION 1: Local teen & tween volunteers are in our Technology Center on certain dates (weekday evenings and weekends) to answer your simple technology questions and help you learn how to use your mobile devices, including cell phones, tablets, and e-readers. Appointments are required. Click here for our adult program calendar to find dates and to register. Or call 631.941.4080 to register. Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org

OPTION 2: Patrons can schedule one-on-one appointments for Tech Help with Jen, Technology Librarian, and Bob, IT Manager. Simply email techhelp@emmaclark.org. Be sure to include your library barcode number and telephone number. Jen or Bob will get back to you between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Examples of things we assist with include:
• General assistance with mobile devices, phones, tablets, and laptops
• Computer software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
• Roku and Fire Stick devices
• Setting up communication options (FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts) to stay in touch with loved ones, have video conferences, etc.

NEW! CreativeBug

Whether you’re making a collage, sewing, knitting, using the Cricut machine, or working on any other arts and crafts project, CreativeBug is sure to help!

CreativeBug, available now, is an arts and crafts instructional resource with over 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

For ease of use, the videos may be filtered by category, class type (i.e. quick, beginner, advanced, multi-part), or instructor. The website also informs the user of the amount of time for each tutorial (ranging from a short 3-minute video to more intense multiple hour classes).

This new, online learning resource may be accessed anytime and from anywhere at emmaclark.org/you-beyond.

Online Services Down on 2/12

We’re working to bring you faster and more reliable access by performing a major upgrade to our servers.

Although we can accomplish much of the transition without adversely impacting current operations, the majority of our online services, as well as our online catalog, will be unavailable on Monday, February 12, beginning at 8:00 a.m. We hope to have all services restored by early evening.

Affected services include:

– Searching and placing holds on books and other library materials

– Borrowing or downloading e-books, e-magazines, etc.

– Logging onto library databases

– Reserving museum passes

– Registering for programs.

The library Internet computers and Wi-Fi will be working as usual. You will be able to checkout library materials. Again, only online services will be affected.

Please visit or call the library at 631.941.4080 if you require assistance during this period.