Curbside Ends, Come in for Holds
June 1, 2023
Curbside pickup at the Richards Memorial Library will end on June 1, 2023.
Holds will be available at the circulation desk.
So how will this work?
- Patron (or staff) places a hold.
- The item is retrieved from the shelf or received through
Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
- Hold notifications will be automatically sent out by CW Mars. Notifications are sent by email, text or phone.
*If you do not receive the email notifications, please make sure illpn@cwars.org is in your email’s safe list.
3. Patrons have one week to come into the library and check out their items from the circulation desk. Per our reciprocal agreement with the CW Mars network, holds not checked out after one week will go back to the home library.
If you still need curbside service, please email richards@cwmars.org or call (508) 754-0793 and we will make arrangements with you.
Libby App: This is the Way
March 8, 2023
On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app* will be discontinued. How will you read ebooks or listen to e-audio books? With the free Libby app. Learn more about Libby at https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/switch-to-libby-faqs.htm
Try Libby for your browser, if you read on a desktop or laptop. https://libbyapp.com
OR
Download the Libby app for Apple, Android or Windows devices
Help for Switching to Libby
https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/switch-to-libby-faqs.htm
*Overdrive for your browser is still accesible cwmars.overdrive.org
Overdrive
February 14, 2023
Due to a licensing change to The Economist, it will no longer be offered on cwmars.overdrive.org per CW Mars. They will be adding Fortune. As a reminder, The Economist and many other titles are availble to Massachusetts residents with a Boston Public Library ecaord. They are easy to get, and even more fun to use! Click here to get yours today.
NEW: Remote Access to Newspapers
January 31, 2023
Need news? We've got you!
Have you ever wished you access local newspapers online for free? From your own device?
We already offer access to The Boston Globe and The New York Times (text formats). Now you can read The Worcester Telegram (and many other Massachusetts newspapers).
For more information, click here: Magazines and Newspapers.
Fine Free
January 17, 2023
You may have noticed that during the pandemic, the Richards Memorial Library in Paxton was waiving late fees for items checked in at our library. Starting on January 17, 2023, we are officially fine-free. This was approved by the Board of Library Trustees and implemented by CW Mars. Here are the details you need to know.
New Legal Database
January 17, 2023
Vistiors to the public library in Paxton, MA may request access to Social Law Lirary which provides online legal research, online continuing legal education, ebooks, reference attorneys, law office management and more. Read more.
Update on the OverDrive & Libby Apps
Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library.
It’s time to give Libby a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby when you add your library card.
Libby also comes with new features we know you’ll love, like:
- Tags to categorize books however you’d like …you can even sync your OverDrive wish list into a tag!
- A central bookshelf for all loans and holds
- Customizable notifications for ready holds, new magazine issues and more
- Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sonos speaker
- Easy access to OverDrive support staff
Libby FAQs - https://resources.overdrive.com/libby-faqs
Note: Our library’s digital collection will continue to be available at https://cwmars.overdrive.com on desktop and mobile devices.
New statewide databases are now available.
Expand your horizons with these new databases.
Brittanica Moderna
Environmental Studies
Peterson’s Test Prep Test prep for standarized exams for high school, college, gradudate school, and more, incluidng TOEFL and US Citizenship.
Interactive Science - Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models.
LegalForms - Downloadable and free legal forms
PebbleGo
Transparent Language Online
Databases are made possible by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and by the Massachusetts Library System.
Expanded WiFi
Wiif Expanded in Building and Beyond
With an ARPA grant, the library was able to upgrade its WiFi in and around the library. The project entailed moving the existing network hardware to a mounted, secure case. The existing Wireless Access Point (WAP) was moved to a more effective location. Two additional Wireless Access Points (WAPs) were also added. With these two additional WAPs, the WiFi now extends to every room of the library, including the entire basement. The WiFi signal also reaches the picnic table area and the entire parking lot, all the way to the parking spots adjacent to Richards Ave.
E-books and E-audio
Borrow Ebooks and E-Audio from Other Library Networks
Patrons now have access to even more OverDrive titles! You can now Borrow titles from the OverDrive collections of partner libraries and networks in Massachusetts. The participating networks and libraries are:
- CLAMS
- CW MARS
- Minuteman Library Network
- Merrimack Valley Library Network
- NOBLE
- Old Colony Library Network
- SAILS
- Boston Public Library.
Follow these steps in the Libby app to get connected to the OverDrive collections of the partner libraries and networks:
- Open the Libby app
- Tap on the menu image (3 horizontal lines)
- Tap on "Add Library"
- Search for the library network that you want to add (ex: Old Colony Library Network) and select it
- Click on "Sign In With My Card" then
- Expand the list of choices and choose your home library card affiliation
- Follow the prompts to type in your library card number information
- Once your card is entered successfully, you can rename it or click "next" to continue to view that network's collection
- Repeat steps to add all of the networks and the Boston Public Library
"Expired" Message
What does this "expired" message mean?
If you received a message that your Overdrive account has expired, please contact your local library to ensure your account is updated. Library accounts expire every two years.
Item expired?
If an item you had checked out through Overdrive or Libby has expired, you will have to place a new Hold in the Overdrive or Libby app. When other patrons are waiting, you will be added to the queue. When nobody else is waiting, you will be able to "Borrow now."
Tip: Change your app settings to default to a 21 day check out to enjoy the maximum loan period. Session expired - Log back in to the Overdrive or Libby app.
We recommend that you upgrade to the Libby app if you have not already dones so. Libby help CWMars Overdrive Help This resource is provided by CW MARS member libraries, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.