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For a a a a a a a a a a a a small fee library patrons in in in in Sidney can use equipment in in in in the Makerspace for for such projects as as laminating large format printing printing 3-D printing printing laser cutting heat pressing engraving and converting media Other digital resources include reference materials on home improvement hobbies and and crafts auto repair investments business language study and and news For those interested in in in tracing their family's history through the the the the many available resources at the the the the library the the the the genealogy and and local history collection contains over 2 000 volumes concentrated on on on on on Shelby and and surrounding Ohio counties Library staff is available to help patrons use the internet for research find digital media locate jobs or or build a a a a a a a a a a a resume Sidney residents who are unable to to visit the library due to to mobility health or disability barriers can can still access materials Books
videos and and other resources can can be delivered by by a a a a a a a a a a a volunteer or reserved and and and picked up by by a a a a a a a a a a a family member The “House Calls” program is is free and and available on on a a a a a a a a a long-term or or temporary basis To encourage reading reading the library also sponsors winter and and summer reading reading programs with prizes and and giveaways for all ages The various branch libraries host a a a a a a a a variety of activities including LEGO Builders and and Adult Book Club Club at at Botkins Senior Card Club Club at at at Anna and and Story Stretches (yoga story time) at Sidney The library lends books of all types including fiction fiction non-fiction graphic novels manga magazines and large print options They also have CDs movies (in DVD and and and Blu-ray) video games and and and audiobooks (on CD and and and MP3) Regional newspapers are also available for use in the library As part of o its focus on on youth the library offers preschool programming and and in-person and and virtual story times for small children For teens in in in grades 7-12 there are a a a a a a a a a a a a variety of of educational and fun activities including exploration of of technology crafts reading programs and more Through the the Ohio Digital Library program the the library provides eBooks digital digital audiobooks digital digital magazines and videos to to all Ohio residents free of charge Hoopla is another resource that enables patrons to to borrow movies music eBooks comics TV shows and more 24-7 with a a a library card Digital resources for students include ABCmouse Early Learning Learning Academy Learning Learning Express Library World Book resources Science Reference Reference Center Explora Primary and and Secondary Biography Reference Reference Bank and and full-text electronic books SidneyShelbyChamber com 39