Gates Public Library

In case you were looking for another reason to visit the library!

Tonight is the night! Join us for a screening of Luca, along with lots of fun, games, popcorn, and free @NetsinsIceCream for the first 50 guests. All you need to bring is a lawn chair, a blanket, and some bug spray. We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's summer reading programs! We had lots of fun and we hope you did too.

Summer reading season is upon us! We have programs for kids, teens, and adults. Have you signed up yet?

Good question, Phinneas! Maybe a waterproof device with the @LibbyApp installed.🌊📚

Reading on the rise! NPD Group Reports: “Adult Fiction Books Posted Highest Q1 Sales Since 2013” & the Rise of Book-Tok on Tik-Tok infodocket.com/2021/04/26/np…

Last week to drop off books for this month's donation drive! Here's a helpful list for some great ideas. theartofeducation.edu/2020/0…

Growing Up Surrounded by Books Could Have Powerful, Lasting Effect on the Mind getpocket.com/explore/item/g… via @Pocket

Libraries are “temples of learning,” where people of all backgrounds can come together to access information @DanRather #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesAreForEveryone ilovelibraries.org/article/d…

National Library Week is April 4-10, 2021. We're celebrating w a partnership w @ref_rochester to collect new books! REF is seeking diverse and inclusive books to get into the hands of school-aged children in the #Roc area. New books can be dropped off @gatespl April 1 - 30th.

Sending love and peace from one library to another 🤍 @nvdpl 🤍

Here's our Library Director going live for the very first time to thank all of you for donating purses and hygiene items to support the @willowcenterny and a joint efffort w the office of @SenatorCooney to support #Roc Bethany House. #WomensHistoryMonth donation drive thru 3/31.

There are two collection sites in the Town of Gates! 👋 @gatespl atrium 👋 @GatesChiliInfo The Office of Professional Development and Community Engagement in care of Mary Mann or Suzanne Goff #WomensHistoryMonth

Patron: When will I receive my next round of Economic Impact Payments? Librarian: You can use the Get My Payment tool available on the irs.gov website at irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-p…. Patron: Great, thank you! Librarian: You're welcome.

Participate in Gates Public Library's newest book club. This book club will be held on our Nonfiction Readers Facebook Group. First meeting is this Tuesday at 7pm! facebook.com/groups/41144059… #ROC #BookClub #nonfiction #585ny #connectwithbooks

Hooray for books! There is always great work in the community with @UnitedWayROC #booksbuildreaders #readersbuildfutures

Prevent Zoom fatigue: 1. Allow mobility (w/o disruption) to ⬇️ sedentary restrictions 2. Sit farther away to ⬇️ eye contact intensity 3. Hold audio-only meetings to ⬇️ cognitive overload 4. Turn off self-view to ⬇️ self-consciousness in mirror-view news.stanford.edu/2021/02/23…

Thank you @RepJoeMorelle for helping libraries stay strong!