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  2. 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
      3. Place Holds Like a Pro!
    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 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. Computers & Internet
      7. Digital Books & Media
      8. 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. Translations and Explanations of the N-400 Application Questions and 100 Civics Questions
          8. Study Online
          9. Our New Citizens
          10. 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
      9. Homebound Delivery
      10. Income Tax Information
      11. Local Music Collection
      12. Museum Passes
      13. Print from Home
      14. Research & Learning Tools
      15. Special Collections
      16. Youth Services
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  3. Books & Digital

    1. Search Catalog
      1. Catalog Tips & Tricks
      2. Get the Catalog App
      3. 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 WSJ.com
      7. Boston Public Library eCard
      8. 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. Miss Browsing?
      2. New Books
      3. Staff Picks
      4. Staff Pick of the Week
      5. Antiracism Book List
      6. Black Lives Matter Book List
      7. Most Borrowed Books of 2020
      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
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  4. Events & Exhibits

    1. Book Clubs
      1. Classics Book Club
      2. Contemporary Book Club
      3. Jane Austen's Regency World Book Club - Online!
      4. Munson Library Book & Movie Club - Online!
      5. Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
      6. Understanding Differences Book Club - Online!
    2. On Display
      1. Burnett Gallery
        1. About the Burnett Gallery
        2. Current Virtual Exhibit
        3. Upcoming Exhibits
        4. Gallery Archive
        5. Application to Exhibit
        6. Terms of Exhibiting
      2. Special Collection Exhibits
    3. Library Events
      1. Adult & Family Events
      2. Kids Events
      3. Teen Events
    4. Local Author Interviews
    5. Online Reading Challenges
    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
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  5. 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. 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. Fee Waivers & Reductions
        6. Study Guides
        7. Translations and Explanations of the N-400 Application Questions and 100 Civics Questions
        8. Study Online
        9. Our New Citizens
        10. 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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  8. About Us

    1. Libraries & Hours
      1. Jones Library
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      4. Holiday Closings
    2. Frequently Asked Questions
    3. Contact Us
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    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!
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