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The Library has more than 65,000 books, magazines, newspapers, video and audio cassettes, compact discs, cameras, newsletters, college catalogs, CD-ROM computer programs, encyclopedias and informational brochures that are available for the public. |
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Bookmobile service links the library with the rural communities and schools, and other areas of San Benito County. Adults and juveniles have access to books and other library materials through the bookmobile at each scheduled biweekly stop. Bookmobile schedules are available at the Main Library and on the Bookmobile. |
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Patrons can put a reserve on any material that is currently checked out for a $.50 fee. When the book is returned the patron is called and the book is then held for three days for the patron to pick up. |
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This library will attempt to locate any book or periodical that you request. When your request title is found, it will be sent to this library for your use. You will be notified when the item arrives. There are three free requests per week per library patron. |
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CALIFORNIA LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION: Books on all aspects of California and local history, some rare and out-of-print, are housed in the California Local History Reference Collection. SPANISH LANGUAGE COLLECTION: The library has adult and juvenile books, magazines, informational pamphlets, audio cassettes, compact discs, and video cassettes in Spanish. MULTILINGUAL COLLECTION: Includes books in other languages such as Japanese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, etc. |
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Adult literacy volunteer tutors teach reading, writing, math, basic living skills to English speaking adults 18 years of age and older. Learners meet with tutors on a one-to-one basis in the library, home and other public buildings. |
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The Internet is the world's largest depository of electronic information. Library card holders may make a reservation to use the Gates Internet Computer Lab. Reservations are booked on a first come first serve basis. The library's Internet volunteers are on hand to help patrons on Thursday between 5 and 8:00 p.m. Diskettes for down loading information from the Internet may be purchased at the library. There is a $.15 per page charge for using the printer. |
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Word processing programs are available as part of the Gates Computer Lab. Which are available for use by registered library patrons MWF 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and T.Th 1 - 8:30 p.m. Diskettes for saving the document may be purchased at the library. There is a $.15 per page charge for using the printer. |
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We have story times on Monday, Wednesday mornings Monday morning Starts are from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Ages 0-2). Wednesday stories are read to preschool age children (3 - 5 years old) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Don't forget to check out the Wednesday Story Time Page. Sleepytime Story Time is every Tuesday from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. and make sure you visit the Sleepy Story Time Page. Storytellers involve the children in sing-alongs and finger plays. Come and enjoy the fun! |
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The Kids Club is for school age children and is held on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Each week a different activity is planned and the students may get help with their homework. It is held every week from September through May in the Barbara Memorial room. The Kids Club is co-sponsored by Hollister Youth Alliance and Friends of the Library. |
SUMMER READING
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
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