As a result of confirmed staff COVID-19 exposure, the library is currently closed to the public. After a 14-day quarantine, during which time staff will continue to work from home, we plan to re-open the library on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020.
Our virtual collections remain available 24/7 for existing patrons. Anyone can sign up for a free digital library card by after clicking through the link below.
 GET A LIBRARY CARD
Access our digital resources online!
Signup for a free temporary library card that will give you immediate access to our e-book, digital audiobook, and RB Digital magazine collections. Stop in and claim your physical card when we reopen on December 3rd!
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 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!
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 LIBRARY MOBILE HOTSPOT INTERNET PROGRAM
Get low-cost internet through the library
An internet hotspot checkout program is currently available in collaboration with the Somerset County Library to check out an affordable internet option for $35 per month to library patrons. For a complete description of the program, visit hotspot.maryslibrary.com.
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 UKULELE CHECKOUTS
Stop by the front desk after we reopen!
The Biesecker Library is offering free ukulele checkouts! Anyone interested in learning and practicing a musical instrument can stop by the front desk and check out a ukulele for free, or join a waitlist if none are available. Learn more
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 MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS
Canceled for November and December
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
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 WRITER’S GROUP
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 8th @ 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.
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 VIRTUAL STORY TIME AND TODDLER TIME
Canceled until after we reopen in December
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.
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 PRENDA LEARN TO COD(E)
Resuming Friday December 5th at 3:15 pm
Interested in learning how to code? Come join our Friday Learn to COD(E) classes at the library! We’ll help you set up an account through Prenda so you can learn how to design websites, games and more from home!
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