What’s New!
CLICK HERE for storytime for Family Fun Night!
RB Digital Downloadable Audiobooks and Ebooks is a new online service that allows library users to check out ebooks and digital audiobooks on their smart phone or tablet. The collection includes more than 10,000 audiobooks and 800 ebooks.
Step 1 – Get the RB Digital App (first time only)
Download and install. Open the appropriate App Store: Google Play Store for Android, Apple App Store for iOS, or Amazon App Store for Kindle Fire. Install the app.
Step 2 – (first time only)
Open the app on your device. The icon has the letters “rb” on a red background.Register – Below the login button it says “New to RBdigital? Click the Register Now link. If you already have an account log in.
Select your location and Library. Choose your country, state, and the Vermont Department of Libraries. Then click Create Account. Create an Account – Enter your library card number, create a username and password, and then enter your basic personal information. Click to Accept the Terms of Service, and the click Register. If you don’t know your library card number, contact us and we can help. Click RB digital Tutorial 2 for further instructions.
Kanopy is another free library service for access to movies with your library card. There is a yearly limit as your library is paying for this access. Please click here to get started! If you have any questions, please let us know.
Announcing curbside services!
Starting Friday, May 8th. Pick-up days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Please call the library at (802)626-5475, email info@cobleighlibrary.org, or place a hold through the website to make your request. Call the library when you arrive, stay in your vehicle, and staff will bring your items to your car and place them in your trunk or backseat. More info here
To our library community: To slow the spread of COVID-19, The Vermont Department of Health recommends that everyone should social distance and stay at least six feet away from one another. Anybody feeling sick, especially with symptoms that include fever, shortness of breath, and cough or aches and pains, should stay home. As this outbreak unfolds we’ll remain a resource to the community. All groups that meet at the library are discontinued :
Vermont Humanities Reading Discussion Program is moving to June, July, and August on zoom. See events page.
Storytimes will be published online weekly. Click here for storytimes.
Staying home does not mean you can’t access library services! Our online offerings include audio and e-books through Overdrive/Libby, classes and certifications through Learning Express, and Vermont Online Library, offering reference material on a huge variety of topics, for all ages. There is Universal Class where people can learn and brush up on a variety of skills through these non-credited courses. The library staff are available by email to help with any access issues to these online tools. If you need a library card send us your mailing address and town of residence as well as your phone number and email Click Here.
Here is more information:
COVID-19 Agricultural Assistance
Disaster Assistance for Businesses
Vermont Business Resources
The Dept. of Labor : Click Here to fill out the electronic form for new claims.
You can file by calling 1-877-214-3330. Work search requirement is waived at this time. If you need more information, here is a new guide VDOL_COVIDClaimant_FAQBook_040620
50 ways to Stay Sane
The National Suicide Prevention toll free number is 1-800-273-8255. Crisis text line is 741741. VT number is 1-800-639-6360. We are in this together.
People experiencing domestic violence do not have to adhere to the stay at home order:
Resources recommended by law enforcement and advocates include:
- Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence
- Vermont Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-228-7395.
- Vermont Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.
- If you’re unable to speak safely: Log onto thehotline.org, or text LOVEIS to 22522.
- If you are in an emergency situation: Call 911.
Federal and state income taxes are now due July 15th.
If you are worried about paying your mortgage get in touch with your lender because there may be ways to extend your credit without incurring penalties. You must ask what they have it place, as it will not happen automatically.
Building Bright Futures Resources (best viewed in Chrome)
Coronavirus COVID-19 news
What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know
LearningExpress is a new library service for people who use the library.
LearningExpress Library is now available to all Vermonters at no charge through their library. LearningExpress Library provides a comprehensive selection of academic and career-related solutions available in one platform. It includes skill-building in reading, writing, math, and science, college admissions exams, occupational licensing tests, workplace skills improvement, career exploration, and much more. The subscription includes Job & Career Accelerator, a job and career platform where job seekers can explore occupations, find career matches based on interests and skills, search for jobs and internships, search for scholarships, write winning resumes and much more. Also included is computer Skills Center, where one can learn the fundamentals of using a computer, the Internet and popular software applications with these self-paced, easy-to-use online tutorials —in beginner to advanced levels.
LearningExpress library is a deep and broad tool that has something for everyone, from 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.
