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 a Musical Instrument
    3. Borrow a Speck Air Quality Monitor
    4. Borrow a Tablet
    5. Borrow a Wi-Fi Hotspot
    6. Borrow a Family 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. Small Group Instruction for Elderly Beginners
          5. 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. Streaming Video from Kanopy
   6. Unlimited Access to NYTimes.com
   7. Unlimited Access to WSJ.com
   8. Boston Public Library eCard
   9. All Digital Collections
5. Library Apps
6. Online Reading Challenges
7. Book of the Month Club
8. Local Author Spotlight
9. Local Author Interviews
10. 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. Most Borrowed Books of 2021
    7. What to Read Next
    8. Book Lists
    9. Suggest a Purchase
    10. Request a Personal Reading List
    11. Request a Kids / YA Book Bundle
    12. Book Clubs
    13. Books & Literature Research
    14. Borrow an E-Reader

Events & Exhibits

1. Book Clubs
   1. Classics Book Club - On Hiatus
   2. Contemporary Book Club
   3. Jane Austen's Regency World Book Club
   4. Munson Library Book & Movie Club - On Hiatus
   5. Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club - On Hiatus
   6. Understanding Differences Book Club
2. On Display
   1. Burnett Gallery
      1. About the Burnett Gallery
      2. Current In-Person Exhibit - NEW!
      3. Upcoming In-Person Exhibits
      4. Current Virtual Exhibit
      5. Upcoming Virtual Exhibits
      6. Gallery Archive
         1. Virtual Exhibit - October 2022
         2. Virtual Exhibit - September 2022
         3. Virtual Exhibit - August 2022
         4. Virtual Exhibit - July 2022
         5. Virtual Exhibit - June 2022
         6. Virtual Exhibit - May 2022
         7. Virtual Exhibit - April 2022
         8. Virtual Exhibit - March 2022
         9. Virtual Exhibit - February 2022
         10. Virtual Exhibit - January 2022
         11. Virtual Exhibit - October 2021
      7. Application to Exhibit
      8. Terms of Exhibiting
   2. Special Collection Exhibits
3. Full Events Calendar
   1. Library Events
   2. Community Events (held in our meeting rooms)
4. Library Events
   1. Adult & Family Events
   2. Kids Events
   3. Teen Events
5. Local Author Interviews
6. On the Same Page
7. Online Reading Challenges
8. jubilat / Jones Poetry Series
9. Reserve a Meeting Room
10. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
11. Summer Reading Program
12. 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
      1. Coronavirus Resources
   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
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
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. Library Apps
6. 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
7. Jones Building Project
   1. Additional Information
   2. Building Project Updates
   3. Video Tours of Other Libraries
8. Staff Picks
9. Support Us
   1. Donate
   2. Join the Friends
   3. Library Shop
   4. More Ways to Give
   5. Tribute Gifts
10. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
11. All Social Media
12. Friends of the Library
    1. About the Friends
    2. Join the Friends
    3. Friends on Facebook
    4. Friends Blog
    5. Officers & Board Members
    6. Friends Cookbook
    7. Par 3 Golf Spree
    8. Friends Feedback