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Updated August 14, 2020 Although we remain closed to the public, the following programs & services are still available. For more information, please visit our Library web pages at www.alpinecountyca.gov. Hyperlinks to available resources are included below for your convenience. Please take advantage! As of August 12th Book returns are open at these locations, according to following schedules* Markleeville Library—Wed & Fri from 1-4pm Bear Valley Library—Wed & Sat from 1-4 pm *If you an item to return from the Library of Things (guitar, wellness bag, paint easel, etc.) please call ahead to arrangement for return. (530)694-2120 in Markleeville or (209)753-6219 in Bear Valley Free eBooks & eZines Hundreds of books and magazines from OverDrive/LibrarytoGo and RB Digital Magazines Free During Covid 19! Access to ENKI eBooks from Califa and the California State Library Apply for a Library Card online. (Free and easy) Zipbooks You can place requests in one of three ways: submit a request online, call the library ([PHONE REDACTED]) and leave a message, or send an email to [EMAIL REDACTED] Free digital access to Consumer Reports online.(Username: [EMAIL REDACTED] Password: library2) Dolly Parton Imagination Library Enroll children aged 0-5 to receive a free book every month! (Sponsored by Friends of the Library) Free full access to the New York Times Music Fridays Zoom edition. Happening every Friday from 2:30-4:30. Email Chris at [EMAIL REDACTED] for more info, or to get a digital invite. You can also visit the Library’s FB page to view the Music Fridays Live Stream—no formal invite needed! Storytime with Angie Available on our Facebook page, new children’s stories and craft projects posted weekly. Outdoor Kitchen with Don Also available on our Facebook page, featuring weekly episodes with delicious recipes and tips for outdoor-grilling. Summer of Learning 2020 Educational resources and activity sheets to help give parents and students a fun way to prevent "the summer slide”. Posted every Tuesday Trail Painting with Thea Join Thea Schoettgen as she shares professional techniques for outdoor painting in the Sierra Nevada. New videos posted every Thursday on the Bear Valley Library’s Facebook page & Instagram (@bearvalleylibrary). Questions and comments welcome! Please submit to Thea at [EMAIL REDACTED] Limited tech support & research assistance available by calling [PHONE REDACTED] or emailing [EMAIL REDACTED] Leave a detailed message and Staff will return your call. Free WiFi is available 24/7 outside libraries in Markleeville and Bear Valley