Featured Library Events

We have reopened the library’s main reading room and children’s library for browsing and computer use. Masks are required to enter the library and we’re enforcing reduced limits on occupancy. Curbside Pickup is now a permanent service and still available if desired, learn more here.

MUSIC ON THE TOWN @ Laurel Arts  Saturday, October 3rd @ 4:00 pm Our next Music on the Town event (co-hosted by Laurel Arts and Somerset, Inc.) features performances by Simple Gifts and Tim & Stacy, along with the opening of Laurel Arts’ new outdoor music garden and the dedication of their new mural. Check out Facebook for more.

Beginners’ Virtual Ukulele Class With Simple Gifts October 5th and 19th @ 4:00pm The Biesecker Library will present free online ukulele classes with the folk duo Simple Gifts on October 5th and 19th! Anyone interested in joining us can sign up here; musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome.

VIRTUAL STORY TIME AND TODDLER TIME Wednesdays and Every other Friday @10:30am We’re hosting Virtual Story Time events through Facebook Live! Join us on Wednesdays for Toddler Time, and Bonnie Miller every other Friday at 10:30 am for children’s books and activities. Learn more and look for archived sessions on Facebook.

ONLINE LEARNING TOOLS Helpful back-to-school links As kids prepare for school this fall, it might help for them to brush up on their skills. Check out our page of online learning tools for a list of useful sites across the web!

MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS 1st Tuesday Bookclub: October 6th @ 6:00pm  New members always welcome! Call 445-4011 or stop by the Front Desk for more information on how to join.  Meeting dates and current selections can be found online: MSBPL Book Club Information

WRITER’S GROUP Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th @ 6:30pm Join us for a monthly Writer’s Group which meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The group is currently being moderated by Debra Kinney and Patricia Kuna. Read more about the group and SIGN UP ONLINE.

LIBRARY MOBILE HOTSPOT INTERNET PROGRAM Get low-cost internet through the library We’re announcing a new internet hotspot program in collaboration with the Somerset County Library to checkout an affordable internet option for $35 per month to library patrons. For a complete description of the program, visit hotspot.maryslibrary.com.

TECH TUTORING on DEMAND Submit a form to request a personalized session The Library’s monthly tech tutoring sessions will now be held on-demand, resuming sometime in November 2020. Interested patrons can submit a request to add their name to the list, and arrangements will be made as needed to schedule a session. Our regular monthly tech workshop classes are canceled, through the end of 2020.  Read more about it and submit a request online.