Using the Library

1. Library Services During the Pandemic
2. Libraries & Hours
   1. Jones Library
   2. Munson Memorial Library
   3. North Amherst Library
   4. Holiday Closings
3. Search Catalog
   1. Catalog Tips & Tricks
   2. Get the Catalog App!
4. Ask Us
5. Get a Library Card
   1. Renew an Expired Card
6. Borrowing
7. Renewing
8. Searching & Placing Holds
   1. Searching Far & Wide
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Fine Free FAQ
11. Top 10 Things (to do with your Jones Library card)
12. Library Apps
13. Services
    1. Borrow a Musical Instrument
    2. Borrow a Speck Air Quality Monitor
    3. Borrow a Wi-Fi Hotspot
    4. Computers & Internet
    5. Digital Books & Media
    6. 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. Fee Waivers & Reductions
          6. Study Guides
          7. Study Online
          8. Our New Citizens
          9. Resources for Citizenship Tutors
       4. Teach English
          1. Be an Instructional Tutor
             1. Tutor Qualifications & Responsibilities
             2. Upcoming Tutor Training
          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. Recommended Links for ESL Curriculum/Lesson Plans
       6. About Us
          1. ESL & Citizenship Services During the Pandemic
          2. ESL Fact Sheet
          3. Our Stories
          4. Tutor & Student Interviews
          5. Testimonials
    7. Homebound Delivery
    8. Local Music Collection
    9. Museum Passes
    10. Print from Home
    11. Research & Learning Tools
    12. Special Collections
    13. Youth Services

Books & Digital

1. Search Catalog
   1. Catalog Tips & Tricks
   2. Get the Catalog App!
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
   3. Classical Music from Naxos
   4. Jazz from Naxos
   5. Streaming Video from Kanopy
   6. Unlimited Access to WSJ.com
   7. Boston Public Library eCard
   8. All Digital Collections
5. Jones Book of the Month Club
6. Library Apps
7. Local Author Spotlight
8. Local Author Interviews
9. Books & More
   1. New Books
   2. Staff Picks
   3. Antiracism Book List
   4. Black Lives Matter Book List
   5. What to Read Next
   6. Book Lists
   7. Suggest a Purchase
   8. Request a Personal Reading List
   9. Request a Kids / YA Book Bundle
   10. Books & Literature Research

Events & Exhibits

1. Book Clubs
   1. Classics Book Club
   2. Contemporary Book Club
   3. Jane Austen's Regency World Book Club
   4. Munson Library Book & Movie Club - Online!
   5. Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
   6. Understanding Differences Book Club
2. On Display
   1. Burnett Gallery
      1. About the Burnett Gallery
      2. Current Exhibit
      3. Upcoming Exhibits
      4. Application to Exhibit
      5. Terms of Exhibiting
   2. Special Collection Exhibits
3. Library Events
   1. Adult & Family Events
   2. Kids Events
   3. Teen Events
4. Coming to America Book Discussion Series
5. Local Author Interviews
6. jubilat / Jones Poetry Series
7. On the Same Page
8. Samuel Minot Jones Awards
9. Summer Reading Program
10. Tech Help with Dr. Hank
11. 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. All 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. Fee Waivers & Reductions
      6. Study Guides
      7. Study Online
      8. Our New Citizens
      9. 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. Tech Help with Dr. Hank
9. 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
8. Staff Picks
9. Staff Interviews
10. Support Us
    1. Donate
    2. Join the Friends
    3. Library Shop
    4. More Ways to Give
    5. Tribute Gifts
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. Friends Blog
    5. Officers & Board Members
    6. Friends Cookbook
    7. Mini Golf Classic!
    8. Friends Feedback