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Library closed until further notice

Posted on 23 November 2020 in Delays and Closures

Due to insufficient staffing levels, both locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library are closed until further notice. The Clarksville Branch Library closed at 11 a.m. on Monday November 23 and the Main Library will close effective Tuesday November 24.

“We never like to close our buildings but at the same time we need to be able to operate safely and this is the most responsible thing we can do right now both for the public and for our staff ,” said Director David Seckman. JTPL is a fine free library, so no fines will accrue on items returned past their due date because of the building closure.

During the closure, book drops will remain open at both locations. Patrons are also encouraged to use our online resources and services during this time. The public can still get a library card to use our online resources by visiting our website at https://jefflibrary.org. Residents in the JTPL service area have access to our digital materials such as Hoopla, OverDrive, Freegal, Flipster, RBdigital magazines, Inspire, and the list goes on. We have made special provisions at this time to allow patrons to check out up to 10 items on our OverDrive database, rather than the normal limit of 5.

For a short time, library cardholders interested in family history can take advantage of Ancestry Library Edition from home. This resource is ordinarily available only on the library premises. To access Ancestry Library Edition, users must start on the library local history pages: https://jefflibrary.org/local-history/. On the far left, click the words Ancestry Library Edition with the little library card symbol. You will be prompted to enter your library card number, after which you can enjoy the resources from home.

To learn more about the services offered at the library check out the library’s website at jefflibrary.org.

UPDATE: Library CLOSED through May 25th

Posted on 7 April 2020 in Delays and Closures

Due to continuing health and safety concerns due to novel coronavirus COVID-19, both locations of the library will continue to remain closed through Monday, May 25th. We hope to begin providing limited services such as curbside hold pickups soon. However, these plans are contingent on any restrictions from the state or local government being lifted.

What does this mean for me?

  • Anything you have checked out right now isn’t due until June 1st. PLEASE keep your materials at home, do not return them to the library.
  • Your library card registration is extended through September so you shouldn’t have any problems accessing online resources.

What can I do while the library is closed?

Our WiFi is still available from outside the building 24/7 and you are welcome to bring your own devices to use it. We just ask that you remember to maintain social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet apart from others.

Your library card gets you FREE access to all kinds of great online resources available from home. Here are just a few:

  • Hoopla: check out digital movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics (5 checkouts per month)
  • OverDrive: check out ebooks and eaudiobooks (10 checkouts per month)
  • Flipster & RBdigital Magazines: check out digital magazines (unlimited checkouts)
  • Freegal: stream or download digital music (24-hour streaming through 9/30)
  • Ancestry Library Edition: research your family history
  • Mango: learn a new language

There’s plenty more on our Online Resources page, just look for anything with this symbol:  

The Indiana State Library has put together a great page with information on everything from activities for kids to tips on working from home for the first time.

What if I don’t have a library card?

You can sign up for a temporary library card online by filling out this form. That number will let you use services like Hoopla, Libby, Freegal, and more. Just remember to bring your photo ID and proof of address once the library is open again so we can get you a permanent card, otherwise your card will expire in September.

What if I forgot my library card number?

You can contact us through the Ask A Librarian form or our chat widget – located in the bottom right corner of the screen on our website – and we can look your card number up.

What if I forgot my PIN?

Your default PIN is the last four (4) digits of the phone number you used when registering for a library card. If you don’t remember what that was, ask us and we can reset it for you.

Stay in touch

For up to date information regarding the library and our status, please follow us on Facebook @jefflibrary or on Twitter @JTPLtweet. Library staff will be on hand to answer your questions on social media.

Coronavirus COVID-19

Posted on 14 March 2020 in Announcements, Delays and Closures

UPDATE: 4/7/2020

Due to Governor Holcomb’s stay-at-home orders and continuing health and safety concerns due to novel coronavirus COVID-19, both locations of the library will continue to remain closed through Monday, May 4th. We hope to begin providing limited services such as curbside hold pickups on Wednesday, April 22nd.

What does this mean for me?

  • Anything you have checked out right now isn’t due until June 1st. PLEASE keep your materials at home, do not return them to the library.
  • Your library card registration is extended through September so you shouldn’t have any problems accessing online resources.

What can I do while the library is closed?

  • Our WiFi is still available from outside the building 24/7 and you are welcome to bring your own devices to use it. We just ask that you remember to maintain social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet apart from others.
  • Your library card gets you FREE access to all kinds of great online resources available from home. Here are just a few:
    • Hoopla: check out digital movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics (5 checkouts per month)
    • OverDrive: check out ebooks and eaudiobooks (10 checkouts per month)
    • Flipster & RBdigital Magazines: check out digital magazines (unlimited checkouts)
    • Freegal: stream or download digital music (24-hour streaming through 9/30)
    • Ancestry Library Edition: research your family history
    • Mango: learn a new language

    There’s plenty more on our Online Resources page, just look for anything with this symbol:  

  • The Indiana State Library has put together a great page with information on everything from activities for kids to tips on working from home for the first time.

What if I don’t have a library card?

You can sign up for a temporary library card online by filling out this form. That number will let you use services like Hoopla, Libby, Freegal, and more. Just remember to bring your photo ID and proof of address once the library is open again so we can get you a permanent card, otherwise your card will expire in September.

What if I forgot my library card number or my PIN?

You can contact us through the Ask A Librarian form or our chat widget – located in the bottom right corner of the screen on our website – and we can look your card number up.

Your default PIN is the last four (4) digits of the phone number you used when registering for a library card. If you don’t remember what that was, ask us and we can reset it for you.

Stay in touch

For up to date information regarding the library and our status, please follow us on Facebook @jefflibrary or on Twitter @JTPLtweet. Library staff will be on hand to answer your questions on social media.

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Main Library Construction Updates

Posted on 2 May 2019 in Announcements, Delays and Closures

For more information on the Main Library renovation project, visit our renovation project page.

Access Restrictions

The following areas are unavailable either temporarily or permanently:

  • North Program Room – unavailable through June 6, 2019
  • South Program Room – unavailable for the duration of the renovation
  • Gates Computer Lab – unavailable for the duration of the renovation
  • South entrance – permanently closed; emergency exit only

Please note that the meeting rooms at the Clarksville Branch are available for public use during this time, and many Main Library programs have been relocated there. You can use these links to reserve a meeting room or view our online calendar.