Springfield Town Library

CDC COVID-19

Gov. Scott's "Stay at home" Executive Order (Number 01-20)

Online Resources & eBooks, etc. for All Ages

Resources provided to cardholders by Springfield Town Library:

Libby/OverDrive - eBooks and downloadable audiobooks and digital magazines- Use this link https://gmlc.overdrive.com/

Access World News – More than 10,000 sources of information from world-wide newspapers, journals, magazines and transcripts of various television news shows. Use this link https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/easy-search?p=AWNB to access this resource.

Consumer Reports – the resource you know and trust for information. Use this link to gain entry: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=s9220011&site=crcro&return=y

World Book Online – Three levels of online encyclopedia access. Access the resource using this link: https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&subacct=M8799

Resources provided by the Vermont Department of Libraries to All Public Libraries:

Universal Class - More than 500 online classes ranging in topics from writing skills, software programs (including Adobe and Microsoft programs), to science, html, and graphic design. There's something for everyone! Though classes are not for college credit, they are led by a real instructor with whom you can communicate by e-mail. Courses allow you to proceed at your own pace, working on assignments anytime, day or night. To access them, go to http://bit.ly/vtlib_uc and use your library card number to login and create an account.

Learning Express - Learning Express library is a deep and broad tool that has something for everyone! It covers elementary school homework help, prep for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam, nursing and medical testing prep, job interview and resume writing, computer skills, SAT, LSAT, and GRE test prep, to interactive tools to help someone choose a career. It can help someone choose a pathway in life or provide the tools to get a better job. To access this resource create an account using this link

Vermont Online Library - Covering everything from newspaper articles to DIY car repair, the Vermont Online Library (VOL) can help with any topic. Available free to all Vermonters, VOL has options for all ages from elementary school through adult. You can even use it to read current articles from the NY Times, Washington Post, the Economist, and more. To access this resource
Use this link https://vtonlinelib.org/?loc=vol_sp8 . It will ask if you share your location; if not, login with your library card number or a password (contact library staff, if you need this information).

FREE ACCESS PROVIDED BY PUBLISHERS DURING THIS TIME

Audible has opened up selected titles in its collection
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Vermont 211

Town Government Information (Springfield, VT)

The town office is currently open to the public weekdays 8:00-4:30. For more information click here.

The Springfield Transfer Station will be keeping regular operating hours (as of 3/20/2020)
Monday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Users of the Transfer Station are requested to remove bags and containers from their vehicles and place them on the platform. Persons requiring assistance should make that clear to the attendant while maintaining a social distance of at least six feet. The attendants will still be validating punch cards, but please minimize your social contact as they do so.
Punch cards can be obtained at a number of area convenience stores, or through the mail by sending a check in increments of $15 for each card, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address above.

Please call the town office (802) 885-2104 if you have further questions about the transfer station, renewing dog licenses, and more or visit https://springfieldvt.govoffice2.com/

How to register your dog:
https://springfieldvt.govoffice2.com/index.asp?SEC=D01F077F-8DFC-4CB0-916D-786B923A1D06&DE=CD86EEEE-81E5-443E-9D7D-338FBC0BE72C
To register to vote: https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/registration/

For public meeting notices, check the Town Office website or the bulletin board outside the Library (attached to the gate on the stairs to the old entrance).

Schools and Meal Concerns for All

School Food Service and Distribution: https://bit.ly/3a7MLX0
Springfield District Provider Updates and Meeting list -http://bit.ly/2Ulwp6f
- PLEASE NOTE – There are several tabs on this spreadsheet:
- Planning Meetings – links to notes/schedules of all meetings related to addressing needs, including food/school meals via Hunger Council of Windham Region - http://bit.ly/2WvsHK2
The Precision Valley Disaster COAD has created a mutual aid form on their website to begin to gather needs and offers of assistance - https://bit.ly/3993ojv
Springfield Family Center: Check https://bit.ly/2UrSfW1 for updates. All community lunches will be prepped and handed out to go. Food Shelf procedure: Please call ahead to make an appointment at (802) 885-3646 for a food box. The food shelf is open Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9:00-11:30 and 12:30-2:30.
Eat healthy with a little help from 3SquaresVT! 3SquaresVT can help you stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day. https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT

How to talk to Children about COVID 19

Activities for the Home-bound Children and Adults

Michelle's Activity Ideas for Being Home with Children
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19uENuTP7RaAbGjSeGVs6etw63TgqcHCT/view
Resources for Children and Adults at Home
https://www.springfieldtownlibrary.org/resources/children-s-resources
Vermont Art Online - explore and discover Vermont's museums and galleries from the comfort of your home.
https://www.vermontartonline.org/

Mental Health Resources for Adults

Turning Point has recovery coaches available from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 802.885.4678 https://spfldturningpoint.squarespace.com/
HCRS (Health Care and Rehabilitation Services)https://www.hcrs.org/ - 24-hour crisis hotline 1-800-622-4235
AA Area 70 Vermont's 24-hour helpline (802) 885-8281
Crisis Counselor Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/get-help/coronavirus Text HOME to 741741

Unemployment Insurance

Watch out for COVID-19 Scams - check the FTC website for more information:

Internet Access

COVID-19 Notice: