Winter Book Tour
Since we’re closed to the public, join Laura for a quick look around at some of the winter picture books we have around Clark House. You can request any of these or other books through our online catalogue.
Since we’re closed to the public, join Laura for a quick look around at some of the winter picture books we have around Clark House. You can request any of these or other books through our online catalogue.
As Covid-19 positivity rates climb in Saratoga County, the Round Lake Library and Malta Branch will be returning to curbside service only, which follows the guidelines in Stage II of our reopening plan, as of January 6th, 2021.
In-person browsing and inside pickup will be suspended during this time.
Our hours for curbside pickup and phone reference will be M-F 10 am – 6 pm. (except holidays)
We are closely monitoring metrics and we hope that you understand that these decisions, while difficult, are being made with the health and safety of our patrons and staff as a top priority.
You may continue to place holds online or by calling the library directly. Once you receive notification that your items are ready for pickup call us when you arrive and we will bring the items out to you.
All items being returned must be placed in the outdoor book drops at each location. Returned items will continue to be quarantined for a minimum of 5 days before being checked in. No late fees will be charged at this time.
Don’t forget about our online catalog and digital collections (downloadable eBooks, e-audiobooks and music) that can be found on our website.
Round Lake Library – Clark House – 518-899-2285
Malta Branch – 518-682-2495
At this time we are required to quarantine all returned materials for a minimum of 96 hours. This time is based off of ALA guidance resulting from OCLC studies of how long SARS-CoV-2 survives on the various surfaces of borrowable materials.
Please be aware that it may take up to a week before returned items no longer show as check out on your account.
If you receive a overdue notice about items you have returned in the past week, you can disregard it.
No late fees are being charged at this time.
At our current stage of reopening, the Round Lake Library and Malta Branch will be allowing patrons in for limited browsing.
Library hours will be Monday thru Friday 10 am – 6 pm.
Patrons will be allowed to browse the stacks, being mindful of the one way aisles and maintaining 6 foot social distancing guidelines.
Please sanitize your hands before touching any library materials and after touching your mask, face, etc.
Only a limited number of patrons will be allowed in the library at one time. Patrons may be asked to wait outside if capacity has been reached.
Returned material will continue to be quarantined for a minimum of 96 hours before being checked in. As we are not open Saturday or Sunday, some items will not be checked in until a week after return. No late fees are being charged at this time.
As we continue to move through our reopening plan and our area numbers and statistics continue to improve we will work towards returning to our full services.
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.
What you will need:
You can Make Two Sizes: Adult or Child
We will be adding to this list, so check back!
Check out Google Street View tours of famous sites and museums
*These links are not affiliated with the library.*
9/8/20- Thanks to Sarah for some great new links!
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden livestreams via Facebook
Monterey Bay Aquarium live cams
National Aquarium in Baltimore
FarmFood 360 11 Virtual Tours
American Dairy Virtual Farm Tours (by age group)
Star Atlas Virtual Planetarium
Stellarium Virtual Planetarium
Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas
VOMA Virtual Online Museum of Art
New York State Museum’s exhibit Represent: Contemporary Native American Art
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Petra (aka that stone temple from Indiana Jones)
The Acropolis (Athens, Greece)
Trip to Jerusalem (also available for older grades)
The Giant’s Causeway in Ireland
Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico
Galapagos Islands National Geographic Expeditions
Explore a coral reef in the Bahamas
African safari to the Etosha National Park in Namibia, Africa
360 Virtual East African Safaris