Category Archives: Adult services

Masks Required

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At this time we are requiring that ALL individuals over the age of 2 wear a mask when entering the library.

Effective August 2, 2021 masks are once again required of all people in all public and shared areas inside the library building, regardless of vaccination status, as recommended by the CDC.

This change is due to the increased transmission throughout our community of COVID-19, and to protect the safety of all who use our library buildings. On July 27, 2021, the CDC issued new recommendations everyone, even those fully vaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission. Saratoga county reached the threshold of substantial transmission on July 29, 2021.

We thank you for respecting our safety procedures and your continued support of our library.

Ancestry at Home

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Ancestry Library Edition is accessible now through September from your home computer or device!

Patrons with Round Lake Library or Round Lake-Malta Branch issued cards can use their card number (starts with 10014, no spaces) at https://roundlake.sals.edu/ancestry to search Ancestry’s database for historic and genealogical records.

Screen capture of Ancestry sign in page with red arrow pointing to hyperlinked "Ancestry: Library edition"
After submitting your card number, hit that little tiny “Ancestry: Library edition” text link.

Please note that the Library Edition does not include full access to all features available thru Ancestry.

For patrons registered at other libraries, please access this service through your home library’s website.

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Current Services and Restrictions

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Most services are back to normal, see full list below.

We will continue to offer curbside pick-up for those patrons who wish to use this service.

We ask that everyone continue to follow safety measures when visiting the library:

  • All individuals over age 2 must wear masks inside the library, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Please practice social distancing when possible.
  • We are back to regular hours: 10am-8pm Monday thru Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday (except holidays)
  • Curbside Pickup still available
  • Services such as printing, copy, fax, and notarization are available
  • A limited number of public computers are available
  • Seating for small groups and Malta meeting room available
  • In-person programs offered outdoors over the summer
  • Take-home craft kits available
  • No donations are being accepted
  • Returned items are no longer being quarantined
  • Late fees are not being charged

See our Reopening Plan and Cluster Action Initiative chart for more info.

Tax Forms

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The deadline for Federal Tax Returns has been extended to May 17.

New York State Personal Income Tax Returns can be filed and paid through May 17, 2021 with no fines or penalties.

View printable Federal Forms, order by phone at 1-800-829-3676 or see online IRS Free File Options

View printable NY State Forms, order by phone 518-457-5431 or see online NYS Free File Options

Don’t have a printer but want to file a paper return? We can print federal and state forms for free, just give us a call and let us know which forms you need.

We have a limited number of complete instruction booklets available.

Curbside Procedures

Adult services, Events
  • Hours of Curbside Service: Monday–Friday 10am-8pm
  • Curbside pickup is for pick up of held items and weekly kids’ craft kits (as available)
  • Please wait for a notification from the library that your items are ready before coming.

Pick-Up Procedure

Patrons must wear proper face coverings during pickup.

Items will be placed in paper bags, carried to car or left on a designated table.

Curbside Service to your Car- Once at the library, please call the library and staff will bring items to your car. Please have your ID ready to show staff through window and open trunk for staff to place items in.

Walking Patrons Clark House only – For those patrons walking to the Round Lake Library, call the library when you arrive, show your ID to staff through porch windows, and your bag will be set on the steps.

Malta curbside may move into the vestibule of the Community Center during inclement weather. Please call the library when you arrive – place proper ID on table in vestibule and then step outside under the awning. Staff will then come out to the vestibule, check ID and place bag on table. Once staff go back inside the library the you may re-enter the vestibule to get ID and items.

DIY Mask-Making

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Want to make a fabric face mask?

Check out a these video or photo tutorials, or see our basic sewing instructions below.

Help protect yourself and others when you have to go out in public.

How to Make a Mask

What you will need:

  • Cotton Fabric, any color or print
  • Rope elastic, beading cord elastic will work (you may also use 1/8” flat elastic)
  • Cut the elastic 7” long and tie a knot at each end (DO NOT knot the ends of the flat)

You can Make Two Sizes: Adult or Child

  1. Put right side of cotton fabric together. Cut 2 9×6 inch (adult) or 7.5×5 inch (child) pieces.
  2. Starting at the center of the bottom edge, sew to the first corner, stop. Sew the elastic with the edge out into the corner. A few stiches forward and back will hold this.
  3. Sew to the next corner, stop, and bring the other end of the same elastic to the corner and sew few stiches forward and back.
  4. Now sew across that top of the mask to the next corner. Again put an elastic with the edge out.
  5. Sew to the next corner and sew in the other end of the same elastic.
  6. Sew across the bottom leaving about 1.5” to 2” open. Stop, cut the thread. Turn inside out.
  7. Pin 3 tucks on each side of the mask. Make sure the tucks are the same direction.
  8. Sew around the edge of the mask twice.
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Get Text & Email Notifications

Adult services, Explore, Library Card, Library Fines, Library Services

Where is that scrap of paper???
When is my book due?
I thought I had 2 weeks with that DVD!

We know. We have those thoughts too: you are not alone!

We can take the stress out of remembering your due dates!
Sending you notifications by email or text message is easy.

  • electronic check-out receipt
  • due date reminders
  • automatic notification when a requested item arrives

all at your fingertips. Be free of those pesky fines forever!

Sign up today!
…and don’t forget to make sure your information is current!

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Freading is Free eReading

Adult services, Book Clubs, Clubs & Groups, eBooks & Audio, Explore, Kids at the Library, Library Card, Library Services, Reference, Summer Reading

We are certain you’ve noticed the lack of eBook options in our system. You may have also heard about the publishing industry’s reluctance to sell libraries eBooks.

Freading LogoWhat is Freading™?

Freading™ allows the Round Lake Library to increase our eBook Collection by offering access to tens of thousands of books- without waiting.

Use your Library Card to download a book each week for free.

Freading™has apps for most mobile devices including the Kindle Fire, Nook & Kobo. WOW!

Check it out now. What are you waiting for? Harness the power of your Library Card.

Tablets and EReaders Teen with eReaderLibrary Card

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Freegal Means Free Music

Adult services, eBooks & Audio, Explore, Library Services, New stuff @ the Library

Freegal is music service which provides free, legal downloads of over 9 million songs by artists on over 28,000 labels from 100 Countries.

That means free access to music like Adele, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, David Bowie, Alicia Keyes, Pink!, Daft Punk and so much more.

Round Lake Library cardholders can download three songs a week with their library card barcode. Freegal songs work with any MP3 device, including iPods. This service works best if used with Firefox or Chrome.

What are you waiting for? Harness the Power of Your Library Card!

 

 

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Visit the Hyde Collection Art Museum

Adult services, Library Services, New stuff @ the Library

The Round Lake Library and the Round Lake Malta Branch offer FREE passes for four to the Hyde Collection. Passes can be checked out for one week on your library card. See more about the collection at Hydecollection.org. That’s the power of your library card!

Upstate New York’s Best Kept Secret: The Hyde Collection

In the wilds of Glens Falls, NY lives a surprising collection of fine and decorative art.

 

Founded by Louis and Charlotte Hyde, the collection contains historic furniture, books, paintings, sculptures and pottery. Now expanded with many modern additions, the museum, while relatively small and “off the beaten track” contains an impressive and broad collection including Italian Renaissance and eighteenth-century French antiques.

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Some of the artists include:

  • Botticelli
  • El Greco
  • van Dyck
  • Ingres
  • Raphael
  • Rembrandt
  • Rubens
  • Tintoretto
  • Cézanne
  • Degas
  • Matisse
  • Picasso
  • Renoir, and
  • van Gogh

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In addition, works by important American artists include:

  • Eakins
  • Childe
  • Hassam
  • Winslow Homer
  • Ryder and
  • Whistler

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