About the Jacob Edwards
Library
Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (September – May) |
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The Library is closed New Year’s
Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Patriots Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day,
Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Also, the Library closes the
Friday following Thanksgiving and closes at Noon on Christmas Eve.
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Our
Mission
The Jacob Edwards
Library enjoys a rich legacy of excellent service and is committed to
the promotion of reading, education, literacy, culture, and lifelong
learning for persons of all ages in the Southbridge community.
-Long-Range Plan,
2004
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Our History
 The first public
library was established in the Town of Southbridge by public vote in
1870. In 1872, Holmes Ammidown, Esq. established and leased space
on Main Street for the use of the town library. Through the
generous bequest of Jacob Edwards, a new facility was erected on the
current location of the Library in 1914. Having long outgrown its
original building, a major addition was added to the library in 1966;
this wing included the current Reading Room, Director’s Office, and the
Holmes Ammidown History Room. A major expansion and renovation
was completed in 2000, thus increasing the library facility to its
current size of 33,000 sq. ft.
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Board of Trustees
Joan Menard – Chair
Richard Whitney - Vice Chair
Paula Dacoles – Treasurer
Seth Lajoie
Gary Bridgman
Fr. Peter Joyce
James Purrachio
The
Board of Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Library meets on the third
Tuesday of each month, except July and August. All meetings are
open to the general public. Correspondence to the Board of
Trustees may be sent to the Library address.
Trustees Meeting Minutes and Terms of Office
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Staff Directory
Margaret
Morrissey– Director
mmorriss@cwmars.org
Ashley
Malouin – Adult Services Librarian
amalouin@cwmars.org
Karla
Gartsu – Children Services Librarian
kgartsu@cwmars.org
Corinna
Tiberri – Circulation Services Librarian
ctiberri@cwmars.org
Lynn
Wolstencroft – Technical Services Librarian
lwolsten@cwmars.org
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FAQs – Frequently Asked
Questions
How do I get a
library card? How do I get a card for my child?
What
do I do if my address, telephone, or e-mail address changes?
What do I do if
my library card is lost or stolen?
What do I do
if I have lost or damaged library materials?
What are the
loan periods for library materials?
How many items
may I borrow on my card?
Can I renew
items?
How do I
schedule a meeting or study room?
Does the Library
have parking?
Is the Library
handicapped accessible?
Does the
Library have changing facilities for infants?
Does the Library
have computers for public use?
Does the Library have WiFi?
Does the Library
have copy and FAX services?
Does the
Library have microfilm-reading services?
Does the
Library provide genealogy services?
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How do I
get a library card? How do I get a card for my child?
Library
cards are FREE! Complete a Library Card Application at
any Check-out Desk. Present a completed application along with a
photo ID that contains your name and current address. Photo ID
without your current address must be accompanied by printed personal
mail, such as a lease, bill or official document. If you have no
printed personal mail, please ask the staff to mail you a postcard,
which you can then present to the library staff as proof of your
current address.
Parents and legal guardians may obtain
a card for a child or legal dependent at the Check-out Desk in the
Children’s Room on the Lower Level of the Library. A parent or
legal guardian must sign for a minor (under the age of 13) and present
a photo ID that has the parent’s or guardian’s name and current
address. Photo ID without your current address must be
accompanied by printed personal mail, such as a lease, bill or official
document. If you have no printed personal mail, please ask the
staff to mail you a postcard, which you can then present to the library
as proof of your current address.
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What do I
do if my address, telephone number
or e-mail address changes?
If your
address, telephone number or e-mail address changes, please notify the
Library in person. E-mail address may be updated through the My Account
page.
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What do I
do if my library card is lost or stolen?
Please
call 508-764-5426 to report a lost or stolen card. You are
responsible for all items checked out on your library card, so please
make your report as soon as possible. There is a $1 charge for
replacing your card.
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What do I
do if I have lost or damaged library
materials?
If you
have lost or damaged library materials, you must pay for the
replacement cost of the item(s). Please speak with a staff member
in person about lost or damaged items.
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What are
the loan periods for library materials?
Most
books, books-on-tape, books-on-CD and music CDs are loaned for three
weeks. New books are loaned for two weeks. Videos and DVDs
are loaned for one week. Magazines are loaned for one week.
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How many items may I borrow on my card?
Lending
policies are established to encourage the maximum responsible use of
library materials by borrowers. New cardholders are limited to
borrowing two items the first time a new card is used. Also, the
library does reserve the right to limit a patron to three books on the
same subject, so that other students and researchers may have access to
materials in order to provide materials on a given subject for other
patrons.
Each
cardholder is limited to borrowing four videos (VHS) and four DVDs at
any given time. CDs, audiobooks and magazines are restricted to
ten at any given time.
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Can I renew borrowed items?
Yes, most
library materials can be renewed once, as long as there is no one else
waiting for the item. Items may be renewed in person at any
Check-out Desk, by phone, or on-line. Please phone the library
during open hours to renew by phone; voicemail renewals are not
available. On-line renewals are available by selecting My Account on
the library’s website. To renew items on-line, you will need your
library card number and your PIN.
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Does the
Library have parking?
Yes, free
parking is available. Parking is available along Main Street in
front of the facility and in the municipal parking lot located behind
the facility. Entrance to the parking is is via Foster
Street. Both the Main Street parking and Foster Street lot have
two-hour limits.
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Is the
Library handicapped accessible?
Yes, the
facility is handicapped accessible from the rear entrance. The
accessible entrance is located at the rear of the building.
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Does the Library have changing facilities for infants?
Yes, both
restrooms on the Lower Level nearest the Meeting Rooms have changing
table for infants. Please see the Check-Out Desk in the
Children’s Department for access.
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Does the
Library have computers for public use?
 Yes, twelve computers are available for public
use. Two are located in the Children’s Department on the Lower
Level for children twelve and younger; six are located in the Computer
Room on the Main Level for persons thirteen and older. One
computer is located on the Second Level for word processing
purposes. A valid library card is required to use the
computers. In order for a card to be valid, the account must be
clear of all fines. All computers have print capability; the cost
to print is .20¢ per page for black & white, $2.00 per page for
color copies. Computer reservations may be made in
person through the Reservation Station in the Computer Room.
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Does the
Library have WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the building and around the perimeter, as well as from the parking lot.
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Does the Library have copy
and FAX services?
The
Library has a public photocopier located on the Main Level. The
cost to copy is 20¢ per page, black and white only. The Library
does not have a public FAX service.
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Does the Library have microfilm-reading services?
Yes, two microfilm readers are located
in the Computer Room on the Main Level. Vital statistics,
historical documents and back issues of local newspapers including the Southbridge
Evening News may be searched and printed (25¢ per page).
Please see a staff member at the Information Desk on the Main Level to
access our microfilm readers. Photo ID is required.
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