1 16 2 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51500/archive/files/29bc27a14c023ee969535513699e8b32.pdf?Expires=1776902400&Signature=cgVo5%7E7ZbRuPbcIdQ-fUBoCKBoUfyCTOSeoYuYMjd%7ETMO2EqOKI71UJgfOik1sR5UYfaPhp0n3uz34v%7EYSEV1XMBbSzVmfHjOV28tQ5xmdyBmWHg32U2GSm3wO5jgoBH1ad3EYfcSTPvuAKFD4g2A6r94Ak34alOnDo%7EAc-cyma9R2sEmg7RQeSNMPNI3jJGpiZ0WKsik3MYP9ipRCYnQSpfsux7x-8hlbRvePS8uQI4PNIw9NuMRbsMkd46qzizf1AKpRHTecDMQu2DvH95f3PNot68ZtxZJDej3Ze1NJgJVh8hyMad%7EUhhruhrnl32B6-DulND7Ifi7Ta84e8fpA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM e4b6583f68150ff12d5cd6597c7a5b80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Emergency Archive Description An account of the resource Writing, images, recordings, and other materials documenting life in Central Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic and other historic events that have impacted our communities. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 2021 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Penobscot County (Me.) Piscataquis County (Me.) Somerset County (Me.) Subject The topic of the resource Communities COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hartland Public Library (Hartland, Me.) Newport Cultural Center (Newport, Me.) Pittsfield Public Library (Pittsfield, Me.) Skowhegan Free Public Library (Skowhegan, Me.) Thompson Free Library (Dover-Foxcroft, Me.) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Text of your story Val: Speaking just for myself, of course... How does someone keep what they never had in the first place? I listened to audiobooks and knit the most complex patterns I could find and never really noticed the time go by. Made several things and never bothered to block them, just put them in a pile and started other one--it's not about the having, just the doing. (She also sewed cool masks for people, like this one she made for me. --KB) Michelle: My Zoom meeting doodles. I create doodles while I listen. Phyllis: How I spent my Covid-19 staycation... Tom: The pandemic has coaxed me back to writing in an unexpected way: "podcasting." writing my memoirs in "episodes" and recording them as 'Boomer Monologues' (in my high-tech "sound studio tee shirt closet"). You can tune in to my podcast at this link: <a href="http://anchor.fm/tom-lyford7">http://anchor.fm/tom-lyford7</a>. Greta: Working on my small (but growing) garden has been fun. I dug up the yard by hand and bought veggie seedlings from Ripley Farm. I also planted some flower seeds and had some gift plants--including lemon thyme (smells so good!) and rhubarb from Ellie Leary. Pat: I'm not sure I kept my complete sanity. I still struggle from time to time, but I tried limiting exposure to network news and substituted calming vibes from Mozart, J.S. Bach, and some of Vivaldi's music. Also, my knitting always brings me peace, and Dan's sense of humor has lightened up many "dark" days. Kim: Think I agree with Val & Pat. That grip is tenuous at best these days, but I digress. Watching backyard creatures & wildlife & walking in the woods has given me some peaceful moments during this trying time. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource How Did We Keep Our Sanity While Staying Safe at Home? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-07 Description An account of the resource Last page of the July 2020 Thompson Free Library Newsletter. TFL staff, board member, and volunteer share how they kept sane during Maine's COVID stay at home order. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creator retains copyright. Item may be used for noncommercial purposes under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Subject The topic of the resource Thompson Free Library (Dover-Foxcroft, Me.) Mental health Social distancing (Public health) COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- Newsletters Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Thompson Free Library Quarterly Newsletter, July 2020, p. 7 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Piscataquis County (Me.) Penobscot County (Me.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brawn, Kim Lyford, Tom 2020 Cats Gardening Libraries Mental Health Newsletters Physical Distance Safety Stay-at-Home Summer Well-being https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51500/archive/files/0660aab261267d0b72fa5c99c8f3df15.JPG?Expires=1776902400&Signature=JmUOuxFPSPp0XC3ztXigR7ff0RcOou1z209BvBeqVAHAHyPVpofhat0HelIVbS1nc0EKJFbAMaeR8ABtn%7EWx-D-9dk6wfnde9ozQsrB74MLrfEdyRQnnOP0f-Ns1d6sgs9wkZQjt4xzcct4gOcYrYToSkMMwgtLxKaKch-3OzvyyKiLFGYXfXG6k0gpBld1YIIGuIEZc9yDKrP6-Lwlsw65x9MSoB8XAPsrPXHYKRcUOXgIA-7RNG4a-KEw-hpvpoIVz9v1c0HAmQewpjpWnAVy0prlDVWXei1fGLB46jm7hWyXKM-73EyOst44uUzruTWCcixgQGTMjTFkaNIa2GA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM aaf6ae6cb7433415430fef73f2dde644 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Emergency Archive Description An account of the resource Writing, images, recordings, and other materials documenting life in Central Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic and other historic events that have impacted our communities. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 2021 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Penobscot County (Me.) Piscataquis County (Me.) Somerset County (Me.) Subject The topic of the resource Communities COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hartland Public Library (Hartland, Me.) Newport Cultural Center (Newport, Me.) Pittsfield Public Library (Pittsfield, Me.) Skowhegan Free Public Library (Skowhegan, Me.) Thompson Free Library (Dover-Foxcroft, Me.) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Text of your story June 3, the Tuesday we started Curbside Service at TFL had that first day back to school in the fall feel. Or the first day at a new job. Because that’s what it was really. After two and half months of working at home, it was both comforting and strange to be back. Figuring out how to work together and stay apart, what mask worked best—when it was ok to pull it down or remove it, when to wear gloves, learning all the new protocols and procedures. We sort of nervously danced around one another as we got used to each other again in this very different world, but Greta had a plan in place, she showed us what to do, we asked questions, made mistakes, tweaked things, and kept going. Turning the key to the book drop and finding a gazillion books inside—wow, the word had spread to start returning materials. We were off and running. More patrons were placing holds through the catalog, a positive sign, while many called and asked us to check if we had a book (or books) they wanted or for recommendations on what to read next. The process fell into place: pulling the holds list, collecting the items, calling patrons to tell them books were waiting for them, checking the books out, and placing them on the table. Before long we expanded our pickup hours to Tuesday-Friday 9-5. The awkwardness and trepidation faded quickly once we saw so many smiles (or smiling eyes above masks) on familiar faces as we approached cars, carrying shopping bags filled with books—placing them in trunks and back seats. They were glad to see us and even happier that they could hold actual books in their hands. And seeing that “New” sticker on the cover seemed to give them a much needed and appreciated boost. Once again, we found ourselves surrounded by books, not just on shelves, spread out on tables too. The returns in quarantine, piled high on the table formerly reserved for puzzles. Our impressive antique display table turned into PPE central with masks, gloves, and cleaning supplies. Another table in front of it covered with pick-up orders—handwritten white slips in each. Soon, the phone rang again. “I’m out in the parking lot,” said a friendly voice. “Ok, I’ll be right out!” turned out to be slightly wishful thinking on my part as I struggled to put on rubber gloves in a speedy fashion. But Tom was at the ready, gloves on, books in the bag, walking out the door. Happily chatting with patrons, who like us, longed for a brief taste of the past in this uncertain new time. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Curb Your Enthusiasm Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brawn, Kim Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-07-06 Description An account of the resource I wrote this for the Thompson Free Library July 2020 Quarterly Newsletter that my colleague Tom Lyford and I create. TFL's phased reopening began with curbside service. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creator retains copyright. Item may be used for noncommercial purposes under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Subject The topic of the resource Thompson Free Library (Dover-Foxcroft, Me.) Public libraries Library circulation and loans COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dover-Foxcroft (Me.) Piscataquis County (Me.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Image 2020 Change Curbside Libraries Masks Physical Distance PPE Safety Summer