This is My Library
Saratoga Springs Public Library
A personal tour in print and pictures
The purpose of this guide is to help pre-teach the structure and routine of a library experience. With this guide, individuals will gain a visual familiarity of their own library so that they can feel comfortable during their visits and be able to use the services.
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This is the front of my library.
49 Henry Street
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This is the back of my library.
The parking lot is in the back of the building.
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There are two different ways to enter my library…
…from Putnam Street or …from Henry Street
(the parking lot)
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I can take the stairs or the elevator to go to different floors.
My library has 3 floors: the ground floor, the first floor (where you enter), and the second floor.
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This is the second floor.
It has computers, adult non-fiction, newspapers, magazines, and a quiet room.
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The second floor also has a spot called the Saratoga Room.
It is home to books on a variety of subjects, all dedicated to Saratoga’s history.
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This is the first floor.
This is where I will find adult fiction, tween/teen books, DVDs, music CDs, the literacy collection, the seed library and New & Popular books.
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The Library of Things
There are a variety of things, from board games to cake pans and so much more, available for loan, on the first floor.
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This is the circulation desk on the first floor.
This is where I can check out and return books.
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This is a library card.
I can get my own library card. I need to bring it with me when I go to the library. The card lets me check out books, movies, kits and lots more.
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My library has a coffee shop.
It is located on the first floor.
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This is the H. Dutcher Community Room.
This is where I will attend large library programs.
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There is a book shop on the first floor.
This is where I can buy used books.
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Also on the first floor is the Teen Room.
It’s a super fun place for teens in grades 7–12 to hang out. There are snacks, video games, crafts, computers, programs, and lots more.
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These are the stairs leading to the
Children’s Room.
The ground floor is a special place for children and their caregivers. It’s where I can find children’s fiction, non-fiction, movies, kits, launch pads, play areas and more.
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This is the Children’s Room desk at my library.
The librarians and clerks who work here can help me find the things I am looking for and answer any questions.
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These are my library fish!
They love to greet everyone that visits the Children's Room.
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This is the Game Lounge.
This area is where I will find games and toys for older kids.
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This is the Treehouse Room.
This is a great place for kids under 5 (with their caregivers) to play and learn together.
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This is the Crawshaw Story Room.
This is where my librarians hold story times and children’s programs.
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There are computers in the Children’s Room.
Anyone under the age of 13 can use them to learn or play online games.
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This is my library's catalog computer.
I can use it to find out if the library has the item I want. They are on every floor of my library. I can also access this online catalog from home on my library’s website.
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This is a self-check machine.
I can use this to check out items by myself. They are located on every floor of my library.
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The Ground floor also has public meeting rooms..
If the rooms are free, I can sign up at the desk to use one for up to 2 hours.
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There are bathrooms on every floor of my library.
Second floor First floor Ground Floor
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There are also water fountains on every floor.
Second floor First floor Ground floor
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These are my library's outside book drops.
Putnam Street Henry Street
When the library is closed, I can return my borrowed items here.
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These are my library's security gates.
I will go through these when I leave my library. It’s important to check out everything first, so they do not beep.
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Thanks for viewing my library. Goodbye for now.
I’ll make sure to come back when it’s time to return the things I borrowed!
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Created by Patty Raftery
