Book Donation Guidelines

The Friends of the Clinton Community Library are now accepting your gently used books, DVDs, and CDs for our Spring Book Sale! You may drop off your donations in the Town Hall on on the following days:

• Tuesdays: 9 AM-5 PM

• Thursdays: 9 AM-5 PM

• Saturdays: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

• Do not leave donations on the front steps.

We WILL NOT ACCEPT books that are moldy, mildewy, smelly, or are otherwise unfit for sale. No textbooks, magazines, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, or encyclopedias. Please only donate books that are clean and in good condition (ask, “Would I want to buy this?”). We cannot accept donations of more than 5 boxes. If you need help carrying the books downstairs, please call ahead and schedule a time. The library reserves the right to refuse donations that do not adhere to the guidelines.

YES:
· hardcover, softcover, and paperbacks
· children’s books
· coffee table books
· audiobooks on CD, DVDs, music CDs

NO:
· books that are dirty, dusty, discolored, torn, marked, musty, or otherwise damaged
· out-of-date travel guides and medical books
· encyclopedias
· VHS
· textbooks

Next Board of Trustees Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Monday, April 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM in the library. The public is always welcome to attend. You may view the current board packet on our website.

Won’t You Be Our Friend?

Next Meeting: Monday, March 27, 4:00 PM at CCL

Friends support the goals and programs of the Library through advocacy, hospitality & fundraising. Learn how you can get involved with the library and our community! All are welcome!

CCL Seeks New Trustee

The Clinton Community Library has an immediate opening for a new Board of Trustees member. Residents of Clinton are invited to apply for a three-year volunteer term.

Continue reading ‘CCL Seeks New Trustee’

eBooks for Kids!

The library has expanded services with a new digital collection website experience just for kids. The main MHLS Digital Download Collection now has a separate site to provide a safe and easy browsing experience for kids.

Libraries recognize the need to provide a safe environment for kids to browse library materials. Just as the children’s section of the physical library has its own place, the same experience is now available in the digital collection for kids eBooks and audiobooks. Browsing can be done by subject, reading level or interest level. Check out the Kid’s eReading Room.

Job & Career Help

Online access to help with finding a job, templates & tips for writing a resume & cover letter, interviewing tips, test preparation & more.

Learn a language fast!

Looking for fun, interactive language lessons? Over 45 foreign languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Irish & more) & 15 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses available.