This Spring, Greenwich Library will introduce self-service pickup of holds. Patrons will be able to pick up their holds themselves without waiting in line The initiative is a result of information learned in the Community Survey, which is part of the Library's Strategic Planning process.
Currently, in order to pick up their holds, patrons must visit the Returns Desk, where there can be lines during peak times. This initiative will empower patrons to find their own material without waiting.
The new self-service holds area will join the self-service checkout machines, creating a Self-Service area on the first floor, adjacent the main entrance. Existing shelving will be repurposed from other reference areas in the Library, which have been shrinking physically as more material becomes available online. Lending staff will be stationed in the area to assist patrons for the near future.
"Many local libraries have offered this service with great success. It's exciting to be able to offer more choices to our patrons and also save time in checking out materials," said Elaine Tai-Lauria, Lending Services Manager.
Materials will be organized according to the patron's last name and indicated through clear signage. To maintain privacy, books will be shelved spine down so titles will not be visible. There's no need to worry about someone else taking that bestseller, as patrons will only be able to check out items reserved for them. Since physical cards will be required for self check out of materials, patrons are reminded to bring their library cards with them.
For more information, please contact the Patron Services desk at (203) 625-6524.
Chang was born in Beijing, China, to a family of famous entertainers. At a young age, Chang learned the art of magic/illusion from her grandfather, often in the courtyards of the Forbidden City. Some years later, Chang was selected as star illusionist and ringmaster in an internationally acclaimed Chinese circus. She is a multi-talented entertainer and performer and has appeared on stage and screen in both China and the United States, including the film The Joy Luck Club.
Since the publication of her first book, Jin Jin the Dragon, Chang and Jin Jin the puppet have had readings and performed magic shows at schools and libraries throughout the country. Chang's second book, Jin Jin and Rain Wizard, has given Chang the opportunity to introduce Chinese culture, history and folklore to children all over the world through her books and colorful stage shows.
Gorka has toured around the world and extensively in Europe covering Italy, Belgium, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Switzerland and Germany. Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O'Connell. Gorka has also worked with Ani DiFranco, Lucy Kaplansky, John and Rob Genadek, and Patty Larkin among other noted musicians. His video for the single "When She Kisses Me" was in long-term rotation on VH1's "Current Country," as well as on CMT and the Nashville Network.
A New Jersey native, Gorka has released 11 critically acclaimed albums and one collection of works.
The Peterson Concert Series is free and open to all through the support of the Peterson Foundation. Doors open at 3 p.m., seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
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