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Library Walk-Up Window Hours

9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays

1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays

At this time the library is temporarily closed for browsing. However, you can still pickup your holds with no appointment using our new walk-up window.

Walk-up window for holds pickup

The walk-up window allows you to pick up your holds with no appointment necessary! Come to the library and line up outside along the ramp to await your turn to enter the interior entryway at the front door. This gives you the flexibility to pick up your items on your time, with expanded hours during the week and on weekends.

One person may enter the vestibule at a time. Enter at the bottom of the ramp, and wait on the marked spots to keep physically distant. Staff will announce via the intercom system when the next visitor may enter the vestibule. Scan your library card once inside, and library staff will grab the items for you!

Don’t have anything on hold? Give us a call at 508-647-6520 and we will assist you! Or head to My Account and browse our catalog!

Contactless pickup

We encourage everyone who cannot stand outside or may not want to wait to book an appointment online or via the Minuteman Library App.

Pickup appointments are available from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. We also have appointments from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

You may only book a pickup appoint after receiving a request pickup notice from the library that your items are ready.

If you miss your appointment, please call to schedule another. Because we only have so many slots per appointment, we are unable to reschedule pickup for the same day.

Puzzles and items from the Library of Things are not available during contactless pickup.

How does it work?

Step 1: Put items on hold using your Minuteman account.

Step 2: Wait for an email, text, or phone call that your items are ready to be picked up.

Step 3: Book a pickup appointment window using our online pickup calendar or give the library a call at 508-647-6520.

Step 4: Come to the Contactless Pickup area outside the library during your appointment window and grab your items off the contactless pickup shelf. Items will be checked out and bagged with your name on it.

A delivery service is available for patrons who cannot safely come to the library. Call the library's main number at 508-647-6520 or Rose Huling at 508-647-6528 for more information.

What stays virtual

• All programming and events will continue to be hosted online.

• Reference assistance by email, chat, text message, appointment or phone through our Digital Branch.

• Virtual Reference hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays

• Access digital content like e-books, audiobooks, movies, magazines and music from the morseInstitute.org website and our Virtual Reading Room.

• Remote access to research resources like databases

Local artist request for submissions for virtual gallery

The Morse Institute Library has long offered space for displays and exhibits of local artists’ work. With closures and social-distancing, it’s been some time since we were able to exhibit any artwork in our galleries. We are curious what our artist community has been up to this past year.  

The library has announced a call for artists to share one piece they have created during this time of quarantine and isolation. Artists may submit a digital representation of all types of art styles including both 2D and 3D works, digital, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, fiber, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works. The call is open to any creative resident of Massachusetts with a connection to Natick. Applicants of all ages, backgrounds and level of experience are welcome to submit here: https://morseinstitute.libguides.com/virtual-gallery. 

The theme need not relate directly to the pandemic, but the work must have been produced during the past 12 months.

Entries received between March 12 and April 12 will be displayed on the http://morseinstitute.org virtual gallery from May 1 to June 30. This gallery will be promoted to the public through all library online channels.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

E-RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT — A TO Z DATABASE: 3 to 4 p.m. April 5. A directory and marketing database product, AtoZ databases includes 30 million businesses and 220 million residents. It is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities and more. Learn more with research librarian Karol Bartlett. Registration is required.

DISCOVER INTERNETARCHIVE.ORG: 7 to 8 p.m. April 5. The Internet Archive is a nonprofit digital library that offers a treasure of possibilities for anyone. Find digitized books, texts, audio, moving images, archived web pages and more. Find a copy of an old classic to read, a training film from the past, local history documents from a specific town, or a recording of a particular radio broadcast. Registration is required.

GROOVE & FLOW YOGA: 7 to 8 p.m. April 5. Groove and Flow Yoga is a special blend of yoga styles where the participants can explore and experience the joy of movement and freedom of expression within a supportive, creative environment, regardless of experience or abilities. This class is balanced with movement, relaxation and meditation, and participants can be on a mat or in a chair.

QI GONG WITH DR. WEI LI: 10 to 11 a.m. April 6. Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality and martial-arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi, pronounced approximately as "chi," translated as "life energy." Registration is required.

CREATIVE WRITING FOR ADULTS: 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 6. Local author Robert Uttaro will guide participants through a writing project. Beginners as well as experienced writers are welcome. Registration is required.

PASSPORT SPECIAL — LIBRARIES OF THE WORLD: 7 to 8 p.m. April 6. Celebrate National Library Week with research librarians Karol Bartlett and Kristen Sheridan. In this edition of Passports, they have found a selection of unusual libraries from around the world to share. There will be libraries in castles, libraries made from unique materials, large libraries and little ones. Include an email address at registration to receive confirmation and link to the Zoom program.

ELEMENTARY EXPLORATIONS — ENGINEERING CHALLENGE: 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. April 7. An afternoon of engineering builds and challenges, geared for children in kindergarten through grade three. Program supply bags will be available for library pickup after registration. Provide the registered child's name and program name at the desk to receive a kit. Following registration, participants will receive an email with a Zoom link for the program. Each Elementary Exploration session must be registered for individually.

EXPLORING GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY: 3 to 4 p.m. April 8. Join Morse Research Librarian Karol to learn about the library and other online resources you can use to research family history. Stop by with questions, or if you have started your research, let us know how it's going. This is a space to share ideas and strategies to help you start, and grow your family tree. This program will be held using Zoom. Registration is required. Enter a valid email address as a Zoom room code and link will be sent in the email confirmation.

PASTEL PAINTING WITH GREG MAICHACK: 6 to 8 p.m. April 8. Pastel paint a copy of "Dandelions," inspired by Jean-Francois Millet. In this virtual class, artist Greg Maichack will demonstrate how beginners can pastel paint easily using techniques of masters such as Millet. All materials will be provided. Pick up of these materials will be available one week prior to the program. For more information about Maichack, visit http://gregorymaichack.com. Space is limited. Registration is required.

TEEN EVENTS

Teen events are for ages 11-18. Contact Robin at 508-647-6400, ext. 1546, or email teens@morseinstitute.org.

TEEN/TWEEN MINECRAFT WITH ZOOM CHAT: 2:30 to 4 p.m. April 6-8. Join a Minecraft gaming session on the library's 24/7 Minecraft server for Natick teens and tweens in grades four through 12. The server is available from home and has play options including a Spleef Arena, PVP, Mini Games, and Disguise options. The library will host chatting on Zoom while playing but chat is not required. Robin will share the Zoom meeting ID and password in the game each day. No need to register. Those who have server access can just jump online. Apply for access to the 24/7 Minecraft Server at least 24 hours before the session. Participants will need a Minecraft PC/Java account to play online.

TEENS NEEDLE FELTED AMONG US HOOP: 7 to 8 p.m. April 6. Create a needle felted Among Us character! Pop up Art School will show participants step-by-step how to needle felt the colors, highlights and shading onto the character. It's like painting with wool! Pick the color of the character and receive enough colors to make a custom headdress. Kits will be provided with all materials except scissors; participants must provide their own scissors.The Kit for this program is a take-home-and-keep-it kit. Pick up will be available for a week prior to the program. This event is open to teens ages 11-18. Register to get the Zoom chat info via email and be notified when the kits are available for pick up. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library and the Bacon Library.

TEENS/TWEENS — LAVA CAKE MUG MEAL: 3 to 3:30 p.m. April 8. Learn how to make a Lava Cake in a mug step by step. Chef Julie & Teen Librarian Robin will host this session on Zoom. All you need is a microwave, appetite, and the following ingredients: 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; pinch salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips; and 1 tablespoon water. This event is open to teens ages 11-18 and fifth-graders. Register to get the Zoom chat info; Robin will email all participants the day before the program.
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