Using the Library

1. Libraries & Hours
   1. Jones Library
   2. Munson Memorial Library
   3. North Amherst Library
   4. Holiday Closings
2. Search Catalog
   1. Get the Catalog App
3. Ask Us
4. Get a Library Card
   1. Renew an Expired Card
5. Borrowing
6. Renewing
7. Searching & Placing Holds
   1. Searching Far & Wide
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Fine Free FAQ
10. Top 10 Things (to do with your Jones Library card)
11. Library Apps
12. Services
    1. Borrow an E-Reader
    2. Borrow an Induction Cooktop
    3. Borrow a Musical Instrument
    4. Borrow a Tablet
    5. Borrow a Telescope - NEW!
    6. Borrow a Wi-Fi Hotspot
    7. Computers & Internet
    8. Digital Books & Media
    9. ESL & Citizenship
       1. LIBRARY HOME
       2. Learn English
          1. Conversation Circles
          2. One-to-one Tutors
             1. One-to-one Conversation Practice
             2. One-to-one Instruction
          3. Independent Study Links
             1. General ESL
             2. Pronunciation
             3. U.S. Citizenship
             4. U.S. Culture
             5. TOEFL
             6. HiSET / GED
             7. Accuplacer Test Preparation
             8. Driver's Permit Test
          4. Other Local Programs
       3. Citizenship
          1. Who Can Apply
          2. How to Apply
          3. What's on the Test? (PDF)
          4. Citizenship Application Packet
          5. Free Help Filling Out Your Application
          6. Fee Waivers & Reductions
          7. Need Help Remembering Your Travel History?
          8. Study Guides
          9. Translations and Explanations of the N-400 Application Questions and 100 Civics Questions
          10. Study Online
          11. Our New Citizens
          12. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
       4. Teach English
          1. Be an Instructional Tutor
             1. Tutor Qualifications & Responsibilities
          2. Be an Informal Conversation Partner
          3. Be a Conversation Circle Leader
          4. Tutor & Student Interviews
       5. Tutor Resources
          1. Conversation Partner Guide (PDF)
          2. Ideas for Teaching...
             1. Beginning Literacy
             2. Your First Few Sessions
             3. Parents (PDF)
             4. Computer Skills (PDF)
             5. Using Experience Stories
                1. Write the Story
                2. Use the Story
                3. Sample Stories
             6. Pronunciation
          3. Independent Study Links
          4. ESL Textbook Recommendations
          5. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
       6. About Us
          1. ESL Fact Sheet
          2. Our Stories
          3. Tutor & Student Interviews
          4. Testimonials
    10. Homebound Delivery
    11. Income Tax Information
    12. Meeting Rooms
        1. Amherst Room
        2. Woodbury Room
    13. Museum Passes
    14. Print from Home
    15. Research & Learning Tools
    16. Special Collections
    17. Youth Services

Books & Digital

1. Search Catalog
   1. Get the Catalog App
   2. Place Holds Like a Pro!
2. Search Digital Catalog (OverDrive)
3. Searching & Placing Holds
   1. Searching Far and Wide
4. Digital Books & Media
   1. Digital Books from OverDrive
   2. Digital Magazines from OverDrive
   3. Classical Music from Naxos
   4. Jazz from Naxos
   5. World Music from Naxos
   6. Streaming Video from Kanopy
   7. Unlimited Access to NYTimes.com
   8. Unlimited Access to WSJ.com
   9. Boston Public Library eCard
   10. All Digital Collections
5. Library Apps
6. Online Reading Challenges
7. Book of the Month Club
8. Local Author Spotlight
9. Books & More
   1. New Books
   2. Staff Picks
   3. Staff Pick of the Week
   4. Antiracism Book List
   5. Black Lives Matter Book List
   6. Creative Book List
   7. Most Borrowed Books of 2022
   8. What to Read Next
   9. Book Lists
   10. Suggest a Purchase
   11. Request a Personal Reading List
   12. Request a Kids / YA Book Bundle
   13. Book Clubs
   14. Books & Literature Research
   15. Borrow an E-Reader
   16. New Additions to World Languages Collection

Events & Exhibits

1. Book Clubs
   1. Contemporary Book Club
   2. Jane Austen's Regency World Book Club
   3. "New Adult" Book Club
   4. Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club - On Hiatus
   5. Understanding Differences Book Club - Ceased
2. On Display
   1. Burnett Gallery
      1. About the Burnett Gallery
      2. Current In-Person Exhibit
      3. Upcoming In-Person Exhibits
      4. Gallery Archive
         1. Virtual Exhibit - May 2023
         2. Virtual Exhibit - April 2023
         3. Virtual Exhibit - March 2023
         4. Virtual Exhibit - February 2023
         5. Virtual Exhibit - January 2023
         6. Virtual Exhibit - December 2022
         7. Virtual Exhibit - November 2022
         8. Virtual Exhibit - October 2022
         9. Virtual Exhibit - September 2022
         10. Virtual Exhibit - August 2022
         11. Virtual Exhibit - July 2022
         12. Virtual Exhibit - June 2022
         13. Virtual Exhibit - May 2022
         14. Virtual Exhibit - April 2022
         15. Virtual Exhibit - March 2022
         16. Virtual Exhibit - February 2022
         17. Virtual Exhibit - January 2022
         18. Virtual Exhibit - October 2021
      5. Application to Exhibit
   2. Special Collection Exhibits
3. Community Partnerships
4. Full Events Calendar
   1. Library Events
   2. Community Events (held in our meeting rooms)
5. Library Events
   1. Adult & Family Events
   2. Kids Events
   3. Teen Events
6. Local Author Interviews
7. 50+ Job Seekers Group
8. Art Programming for Adults
9. On the Same Page
10. Online Reading Challenges
11. jubilat / Jones Poetry Series
12. Reserve a Meeting Room
13. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
14. Stories of Exile Book Discussion Series
15. Summer Reading Program
16. Video Gallery

Research & Learning

1. Research Tools by Subject
   1. General Research
   2. Amherst Area
   3. Books & Literature
   4. Business & Finance
   5. Careers & Education
   6. Dictionaries & Thesauri
   7. Encyclopedias
   8. Genealogy
   9. Health & Medicine
   10. Newspapers
   11. Seniors & Caregivers
   12. Telephone Directories
   13. Test Prep
   14. American Ancestors
   15. FamilySearch
   16. New York Times Digital Edition
   17. NoveList Plus
   18. Value Line Investment Survey
   19. More Subjects
   20. Nursing & Allied Health (OneFile)
2. Special Collections
   1. Collections
   2. Events & Exhibits
   3. Research
3. Ask Us
4. ESL & Citizenship
   1. Learn English
      1. Conversation Circles
      2. One-to-one Tutors
      3. Independent Study Links
      4. Other Local Programs
   2. Citizenship
      1. Who Can Apply
      2. How to Apply
      3. What's on the Test? (PDF)
      4. Citizenship Application Packet
      5. Free Help Filling Out Your Application
      6. Fee Waivers & Reductions
      7. Need Help Remembering Your Travel History?
      8. Study Guides
      9. Translations and Explanations of the N-400 Application Questions and 100 Civics Questions
      10. Study Online
      11. Our New Citizens
      12. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
5. Homework Help for Kids
6. Homework Help for Teens
7. Lifelong Learning
   1. Arts & Crafts Classes
   2. Investment Research
   3. Language Learning
   4. Music Instruction
   5. Online Courses
   6. Udemy Online Courses
8. Technology Skills

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About Us

1. Libraries & Hours
   1. Jones Library
   2. Munson Memorial Library
   3. North Amherst Library
   4. Holiday Closings
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Contact Us
4. Get News Alerts
5. This Week's Newsletter
6. Library Apps
7. Administration
   1. Board of Trustees
      1. About the Board
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Board Committees
      4. Budget
      5. Building Project
   2. Budget
   3. Director & Staff
   4. Jobs
   5. Mission & Long Range Plan
   6. Policies & Annual Reports
8. Jones Building Project
   1. Additional Information
   2. Building Project Updates
   3. Video Tours of Other Libraries
9. Staff Picks
10. Support Us
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    2. Join the Friends
    3. Library Shop
    4. More Ways to Give
    5. Tribute Gifts & Pledges
    6. Volunteer
11. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
12. All Social Media
13. Friends of the Library
    1. About the Friends
    2. Join the Friends
    3. Friends on Facebook
    4. Officers & Board Members
    5. John Lithgow Event
    6. Tent Book Sale
    7. Friends Cookbook
    8. Par 3 Golf Spree
    9. Friends Feedback