The North Shore Library will comply with Governor Ever’s Emergency Order #12 and remain closed until Friday, April 24th or until a superseding order is issued.
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Dear Library Patrons,
The North Shore Library will comply with Governor Ever’s Emergency Order #12 and remain closed until Friday, April 24th or until a superseding order is issued.
We are so grateful to be part of four communities that love and support the North Shore Library. While we take great pride in being open to all and being a place where you can explore, learn,
gather and celebrate information, we also want to ensure that our staff and community remain safe and well.
What you should know:
- Items currently checked out have had their due date extended to May 1st.
- Both the Building Book Drop and the Bayside Book Drop are closed to ensure the health of our staff.
- Current holds in the system will not expire.
- County Cat does not currently allow new holds to be placed.
- Library cards that expired September 1, 2019 to March 15, 2020 have been reinstated and will expire again May 31 or later.
- Hoopla checkouts have been increased from 4 to 8 per month through April.
- Staff are working to offer Virtual Storytimes and Book Clubs. See our website for the: Calendar of Events
- The Library offers online resources including e-books, e-audiobooks, digital magazines and more! These resources are available 24/7. Learn about our e-resources at: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/database.html
- If you have questions, you can email us at: NorthShore.Library@mcfls.org. You can also reach out via the CHAT function on our website. Chat is available 10-5 Monday-Friday.
Click for information on the Coronavirus and Library Services.
Stay up to date on the most current information and recommendations from the following organizations:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm
North Shore Health Department
https://www.nshealthdept.org/
Quarantine Guildelines
Vote Absentee by mail in the April 7th Presidential Preference and Spring Election
Our Communities are strongly encouraging residents to vote absentee and receive your ballot by mail. Request this at: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoteAbsentee.
Please check your Community Website to learn more about In-Person Absentee Voting:
Bayside
Fox Point
Glendale
River Hills
Regards,
Susan Draeger-Anderson
North Shore Library Director
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Updates on our Library Remodel...
After considering a number of options for the North Shore Library, the Library Board and the four communities of Bayside, Fox Point, Glendale and River Hills
have decided to move forward with a renovation of the Library’s current space. The North Shore Library Foundation has accepted the challenge to raise $1M
before the construction can begin. Please consider making a contribution toward the renovation!
Click the link below to donate to the North Shore Library Foundation.
Calculator
How do you determine what the North Shore Library's value is to you?
Take a few minutes and try this Library Value Calculator!
How much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services?
Enter in the left hand column the number of times per month you or your family use each service. Estimated retail value of each service (if purchased) will be calculated on the right. Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.
Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.
The calculator worksheet has been adapted from original downloadable spreadsheet by the Massachusetts Library Association and adapted for the web by Chelmsford Public Library.
Explanation and Values for Library Use Value Calculator
This chart provides background for estimated or average costs for library resources and services.
For example, we used an average between hardcover and paperback prices for adult and childrens books from online retailers to arrive at average prices for those categories. We also relied on the Library and Book Trade Almanac for other print material prices. While the cost of many library resources has remained flat or decreased slightly since 2009, the cost of magazines and newspapers has increased substantially. Updated figures, July 2014
How are values calculated?
Below is a list of estimated or average cost of library services with explanations. Some values may vary.
| Item | Estimated Retail Value | Values Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Cover Book Borrowed | $18.00 | Average cost of hardcover for adults |
| Paperback Book Borrowed | $12.00 | Average cost of paperback for adults |
| Children Book Borrowed | $10.00 | Average cost of hardcover for children |
| Audiobooks Borrowed | $25.00 | Average cost to purchase an audio book |
| Interlibrary Loan Requests | $30.00 | Ave rag national cost for loans |
| eBooks/Audiobooks Downloaded | $8.00 | Average cost to download an e-book/audiobook |
| Magazine Borrowed | $5.00 | Average cost to purchase a popular periodical issue |
| Video Borrowed | $17.00 | Average cost to purchase a popular video |
| CDs Borrowed | $22.00 | Average cost to purchase a CD. |
| Newspaper Use in Library | $7.50 | Average monthly cost of a popular newspaper |
| Meeting Room cost per Use | $50.00 | Estimate |
| Program/Class Attended - Adult | $14.00 | Estimate |
| Program Attended - Children | $11.50 | Estimate |
| Computer Use per Hour e.g. Internet and MS Word per hour | $12.00 | Sample hourly rate at internet cafes for people using their computers, not their own laptops. |
| Reference Questions Asked | $15.00 | Estimated cost per question |