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LATEST NEWS
The Library will be closed on Monday January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Please email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org throughout the weekend if you need assistance with your Overdrive password.
Attention Overdrive digital book users - due to a change in authentication rules all users are now prompted for a password in addtion to a library card number. All our borroweres are issued an initial password of changeme. If you have never changed your password this is what it remains, If you have changed it, please use whatever you have changed it to. If you do not know what your password is, or if you want help in changing it, please call us at 382-6733 or email director@colbymemoriallibrary. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you are new to Overdrive, the state's collection of digital books and audiobooks, please contact us for assistance! We have also added a Danville only collection.
Due to the significant increase in Covid-19 cases in Danville and Rockingham County, we have temporarily suspended appointments. We continue with full curbside services. We hope this will be a short lived set-back.
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED Since August 30th, the Library has been open by appointment. Our hours, by appointment and for curbside, are Monday 1-8, Wednesday and Thursday 10-3 and Saturday 10-1.
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED Thirty minute slots for browsing or computer use may be made for individuals or household/family groups by calling us at 382-6733. Computers and high touch areas will be cleaned in between each appointment. Patrons over three years of age will be required to wear a mask.
The curbside services will continue for those who do not wish to come inside or those who do not want to wear a mask.
Since mid June,curbside pick-up and return has been available.
Patrons may place holds directly in the library catalog, by emailing us at orders@colbymemoriallibrary.org or calling 382-6733. We will call you when your order is ready.
Returns are also accepted during curbside hours which are Mondays 1-8, Wednesdays 10-3, Thursdays 10-3, and Saturdays 10:00-1.
Not sure what you want? We can help! We're happy to make up a bag of books, videos, or audiobooks based on what you like. We also have lists in our catalog of our newest titles as well as lists curated by genre. Holds may be placed directly from the lists.
New to town or don't have a card? No problem, we will register you remotely. Email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org.
Please also check out our digital collection on Overdrive, follow us on Facebook for Colby Crafts at Home, Story Times, and other news and announcements.
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- Passwords
Please email me with questions about accessing the Overdrive ebooks and Audiobooks. My email address is director@colbymemoriallibrary.org
We can arrange a time to talk on the phone.
Also email me if you need password information for EBSCO. Our licensing prohibits us from posting passwords but I can email it to you upon request.
The user ID for the Downloadable ebooks and digital books is the number on the back of your library card.
- Virtual Story Time and Colby Crafts From Home on Facebook!
for Virtual Story TImes and children's crafts!.
You can help us reach more users by following our page. Thank you!
- CURBSIDE PICK-UP HOURS
Reminder about Curbside Services
If you haven’t tried our curbside services you are missing out on the opportunity to get the latest books and videos. We, however, understand that some patrons may be uncomfortable borrowing items.
In order to be as safe as possible, all books and videos are quarantined, in between users, for a minimum of three days. We follow CDC guidelines while in the library and while preparing your orders. That includes daily temperature checks, health screens, mask use and rigorous hand hygiene.
Patrons may place holds directly in the catalog, by emailing us titles at orders@colbymemoriallibrary.org or calling 382-6733.
Not sure what you want? We can help with that too. We're happy to make up a bag of books, videos, or audio books based on what you like.
We also have lists in the catalog of our newest titles as well as lists curated by genre. Holds may be placed directly from the lists. When orders are complete, we’ll let you know.
New to town or don't have a card? No problem, we will register you remotely. Email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org for assistance.
The EXPANDED hours of curbside pick-up are as follows:
Mondays: 1 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursdays: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Children's Connection
Would you like to receive news of upcoming events from the Children's Room? We are planning a few outdoor story hours this fall, another Tale on the Trail is in the works and there are lots of new books, virtual book clubs, and other things to let you know about! Please email childrensroom@colbymemoriallibrary.org to sign up for the newsletter.
- Hours
The library is open for curbside the following hours:
Monday 1 to 8
Wednesday 10-3
Thursday 10-3
Saturday 10-1
Please call us to learn more.
- ATTENTION OVERDRIVE DOWNLOADABLE BOOK USERS
You will soon need a PIN number, along with your library card number, when accessing Overdrive. Your PIN number is the number you use to sign in to the library's online catalog. If you do not know your PIN number, or have any trouble with Overdrive, please call us at 382-6733 or email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
- TRIVIA NIGHT
By all accounts it is going to be a long winter. If you want to show off your intellect or your knowledge of obscure facts or you are just looking for a few laughs with friends and neighbors, please email me at director@colbymemoriallibrary.org.
We are planning monthly Trivia nights. We will start by competing against each other then move on to challenge other local libraries. A tournament of sorts is in the works.
- Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Trustees of the Colby Memorial Library will hold a regular meeting Saturday December 19th at 9 am. This is a virtual meeting and public are welcome to attend. Please email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org for a link.
- LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The Trustees of the Colby Memorial Library will hold a special meeting Wednesday December 30th at 3 PM. This is a virtual meeting, to attend please email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org.
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