Schertz Public Library

FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR

This guide should be reaching you during National Library Week, and this year’s NLW theme “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic, libraries have been adapting to our changing world by expanding resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to books, technology, multimedia content, educational programs, and résumé help. We’d love for you to visit us in person or virtually. You can follow us on social media or visit our web page at schertzlibrary.org for a calendar of programs and information on the many resources available to you with your library card. Have questions? Contact us at (210) 619-1700 or at librarian@schertz.com. Melissa Uhlhorn, Library Director

Bibliotheca’s cloudLibrary is the newest way for library customers to enjoy e-books and e-audiobooks. With a library card and the cloudLibrary app, customers have access to over 150,000 items!

The app offers features that make browsing and borrowing super easy. Users can favorite, mark as read, and sort a record of their borrowing history, helping them manage previously and currently borrowed items. Users can also view or cancel holds, renew items, and receive reminders. cloudLibrary offers the convenience of a virtual library card. It can store a digital version of your card on your phone or device. The virtual card can then be used for any library transaction that traditionally requires a physical card, eliminating the frustration of a forgotten or misplaced card. Users can store multiple cards and switch between accounts with ease. This service is free-of-charge to all Schertz Public Library patrons, requiring only a valid library card. The app is available through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or by visiting yourcloudlibrary.com. Users will need to follow the prompts and log in using their library card number and PIN.

KEEP YOUR HANDS ACTIVE & YOUR MIND ENGAGED WITH OUR NEW RESOURCE CREATIVEBUG!

Creativebug inspires you to create and then teaches you how! Enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes, plus patterns, templates, and recipes with your library card. Topics include art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and classes for kids. Watch videos anytime, anywhere. This service is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant #LS‐246561‐OLS‐20).