10? . . . 13? . . . 5? . . . How many reasons do you have for liking ebooks more than printed books, or vice-versa? What’s you’re number one reason, or do you like both? Tell us the next time you’re at the library. Check out the lists below. 10 reasons why you […]
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10 Reasons Print Books Are Better Than E-Books
From the The National Book Review — “Last week, the book industry released figures showing that e-book sales were down so far this year — the first time they have declined — while print remained relatively steady.” Be sure to avoid number 10 if it’s a print book from your library! Read the whole […]
The Heart of a Community
“How have people benefitted from books and libraries? By gaining access to information, culture, and education. Libraries without Borders supports the same values of personal and community development in a modern way with their “Ideas Box. The “Ideas Box” is a portable multimedia library that ships easily to vulnerable populations around the world. From the […]
Need a cake pan or snowshoes? Go to your Library!
The age of a library full of books is gone… and now libraries are more important to their communities than ever. Whether you live near North Haven Conn. (they check out cake pans to patrons), Biddeford, ME (you can get snowshoes), or Ann Arbor, MI (telescopes & microscopes), libraries are expanding like never before, so […]
13 Things Librarians Won’t Tell You (But Every Reader Needs to Know)
From Kim in Okeechobee comes this post suggestion. You can visit Readers Digest to get the complete story. Find out how to get the most out of your library card, and what’s really in those book drops.
Love Books? Visit The Book Labyrinth!
Of course you do. You’re at the library! What if you’re not at the library? Chances are you love books so much you search them out. You find new book stores, flea markets, garage sales and used book stores. The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles covers 20,000 square feet and has a back room with […]
Washington, D.C. vending machine dispenses free books!
“A vending machine is usually where a person buys snacks and drinks. In Washington, D.C., some vending machines are providing a new snack: free children’s books. The Book Vending Machine program is the first of its kind in the U.S. It is the newest addition to “Soar with Reading”, a literacy program started five years […]
Florida Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month
“In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner is encouraging Floridians to sign up for a library card and explore the many resources and educational opportunities Florida libraries have to offer to residents.” “Today’s modern libraries offer many services to residents and having a library card is like a […]
International Literacy Day
Today is International Literacy Day. Visit International Literacy Day and see how you can participate.
Polaris PAC App
Don’t forget our Mobile PAC, located at https://catalog.myhlc.org/Mobile/, an app for all smartphones and tablets. The Mobile PAC allows users to search the catalog, view their account, renew items, place holds, check library hours, access databases and access our downloadable e-Book and audiobook services. When patrons access Polaris, their smartphone or tablet automatically recognizes they are […]