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Many CLAMS Libraries begin offering curbside service

Posted on June 5, 2020 | 5 comments

After following Governor Baker’s phased reopening, in addition to local town guidelines, many of our libraries have started offering curbside pickup. Please check with your local library by phone, website, or social media to find out what they are currently offering. You may find the following list helpful. As libraries work with their municipalities and local health boards to ensure safety of staff and patrons, more will be added.

Aquinnah: Contactless Pickup
Barnstable/Sturgis: Curbside Pickup
Bourne: Curbside Service
Brewster Ladies Library: Curbside Pickup
Centerville: Announcing Curbside Pickup
Chatham/Eldredge: Curbside Pickup
Chilmark: Contactless Pickup
Cotuit: Stepping up to Serve you: Books at last!
Dennis Memorial: Curbside Service
Dennis Public: Curbside Pickup
Edgartown: Contactless Pickup
Falmouth Public: Outside Pickup
Harwich (Brooks): Curbside Service
Hyannis: Curbside Pick-up
Marstons Mills: Curbside
Nantucket: Curbside
Oak Bluffs: Contactless Hold Pickup
Orleans/Snow: Curbside Service
Osterville: Curbside
Provincetown: Street-side pick up
South Dennis: Curbside Pick up
South Yarmouth: Contactless Pickup
Truro: Curbside Pick Up
Vineyard Haven: Contactless Pickup
West Barnstable/Whelden: Porchside Pick up
West Dennis: Curbside
West Tisbury: Contactless Pickup
Wellfleet: Curbside
West Yarmouth: Contactless Pickup
Woods Hole: Resumption of Services
Yarmouth Port: Curbside

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Introducing Our New App!

Posted on May 12, 2020 | Leave a comment

CLAMS is proud to introduce the new CLAMS Library Network app! Available for iOS and Android, this app has a broad range of features and functions that will make your library experience a whole lot simpler.

Our app makes it easy to browse our collection, get details on items, make a selection, place a hold for later pickup, and even renew items previously checked out. You can check out eBooks and eAudiobooks with the touch of a button, then listen to them in the Libby or OverDrive app.

If you’re on the go and searching for the nearest CLAMS library, check out the Library Info feature, which shows location addresses and hours nearest to you with links to their websites. We’ve also added our Featured Lists so you can browse Top Requests, Coming Soon titles or New York Times Bestsellers and request the ones you want.

The Manage Accounts tool lets you add multiple library cards — a great feature for families! Don’t have a library card? Request one through the app.

Available now in the App Store and Google Play
Search for the CLAMS Library Network to download to your mobile device.

This app replaces the current app which is no longer supported as of May 1

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LEA – Statewide Access to eContent

Posted on April 29, 2020 | 2 comments

Massachusetts Library Networks bring you LEA, a new and innovative way to gain access to more eBooks and audiobooks. Powered by OverDrive, LEA makes it possible for you to borrow eContent in all Massachusetts networks regardless of your home library.

Don’t see the title your looking for in the CLAMS’s OverDrive collection? Use your library card to sign in to another library network and find it there. Click here for more information and helpful instructions.

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Virtual Events Calendar

Posted on April 22, 2020 | Leave a comment

Library buildings are closed, but library services are still running! CLAMS libraries are offering many free virtual programs over the next few months. This calendar can help you find them – all in one place. There may be events not listed here so check your home library’s website for complete listings.

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Checkout Options on OverDrive

Posted on April 14, 2020 | Leave a comment

Do you wish you had longer to read or listen to that ebook? OverDrive offers three different lending periods for materials. Log in to your account, then go to My Account, then choose Settings. There you can choose the default lending period that works best for you. If you finish early, simply return the book in “Loans”. Items already checked out will not change, but future loans will default to these settings. Change them anytime.

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All Classics All the Time

Posted on April 7, 2020 | 2 comments

Always Available Classics ebook titles have been added to our OverDrive collection. No waiting, download and start reading anytime.

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New! Workout Collection on OverDrive

Posted on March 30, 2020 | Leave a comment

Miss the gym? These new workout videos on OverDrive will help you stay or get back in the groove. No waiting, start anytime! You’ll just need your CLAMS card and PIN to get started. https://clamsnet.overdrive.com/collection/1058285

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Comcat fines waived

Posted on March 20, 2020 | Leave a comment

Good news for all patrons who have interlibrary loans through Comcat. All fines for Commonwealth Catalog materials will be waived while Massachusetts libraries remain closed. One less thing to worry about!

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Get an ecard, get an ebook

Posted on March 20, 2020 | 10 comments

If you don’t yet have a CLAMS library card, you can now register online and start downloading ebooks or use databases immediately. Here’s how:

You will need a computer or cell phone and access to your email account.
1. Go to https://library.clamsnet.org/selfreg
2. Fill out the form and submit. The screen will refresh, with your name, new card number and username. Print the info, take a screenshot or jot down your new card number – you’ll need it in just a moment.
3. Click the link in the first bullet point to log in and create a PIN/Password:
Login to My Account and establish a PIN (Password) Scroll down to and click Did you forget your PIN/Password? Enter your new card number.
4. Check your email for a link to set your PIN/Password.

Your ecard will now be valid until June 30th and will give you access to materials at OverDrive for eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines (when asked for your library, select “CLAMS Library Patrons”). It also includes all Massachusetts Library Databases (select any library to begin). Individually owned library databases such as Hoopla are not included. Please visit your local CLAMS library with a photo ID before June 30th to upgrade to a regular card with full privileges.

If you will be using your phone or an eReader, we suggest you download the Libby App.

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CLAMS Libraries Public Wifi Access

Posted on March 19, 2020 | Leave a comment

All CLAMS Libraries have public wifi that can be accessed outside their buildings 24 hours a day, most without a password. Here is a list, below. Please note that the Cape Cod Community College Campus is currently closed to everyone until at least mid April.