Posted in Uncategorized on August 10, 2007 | 2 Comments »
In an multi-tasking effort to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and catch up on some reading I have taken to a new format available from our library - the playaway. The playaway is the smallest of recorded books. All you need is a pair of earbuds and you are on you way to enjoying [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on July 30, 2007 | No Comments »
OK I figure we only have one solid month of beach and fun fickle reading in earnest left before our minds turn to more “business-like” reading for work or school. So let’s get going and finish the Harry Potter (I hear most of you have already) and devour what we can in terms of playful reading. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on July 6, 2007 | No Comments »
Too busy to sit down and read a newsletter at leisure? Looking for ideas for your next great book to read? Want to find a fun program for your teen to attend? Would like a reminder about programs this week? Then consider this - BookNews - a new service we launched this week.
You provide us with your email address [...]
Posted in New materials, Uncategorized on June 15, 2007 | No Comments »
We all know about the school summer reading lists for students. The Library buys multiple copies so as many students as possible can get their hands on them and enjoy a good read. Teens have their own special reading lists for middle- and high schoolers all ready and waiting in the Teen Services areas at the Main and Branch libraries. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 6, 2007 | No Comments »
Last weekend Book Expo took place at the Javits Center in New York. Thousands of people attended including 4,400 librarians from across the country. For newbies Book Expo can be overwhelming until you embrace the frenetic pace and dive right in. Just imagine rubbing shoulders with acclaimed authors who you have worshipped from afar. What [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
My family is a reading family. I just spent a week with my parents lately and we resumed our lifelong rhythm of reading whenever we can “steal” a chance. Some days it felt we are doing things in between reading bouts. We start our day reading the paper, we read in lines while waiting at [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 10, 2007 | 6 Comments »
We all recognize the feeling when we have a great experience in a retail or in a public service agency. What are the tangible things that make the experience so great? Do you like being acknowledged when you arrive? Do you like a friendly smile? What about someone approaching you and asking you if you need [...]
Posted in New materials, Uncategorized on April 4, 2007 | No Comments »
The world is getting smaller with technology enabling us to link to each other around the world close to instantaneously. We can chat to people around the globe, see them as they live their daily lives and be impressed with the similiarities and differences among people. For some of us this translates into a deep [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on March 28, 2007 | No Comments »
Next week we hope to enter a new era in library service. Come in and try our brand new self check-out stations. Also expect to see our staff ready to help you use this new technology. Ask us to show you how to use the machines. Just think - less time standing in line waiting to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on March 21, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Wondering about those sleek machines sitting in wait to the side of the Circulation Desk? These two new self check-out stations will be ready for public use in April! We will let you know when this new service is ready for you. This will mean less waiting time in check-out lines and more personal service when you really need it!
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