New Databases -
Tutor.com live tutor service is "open" from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. for English speaking tutors, and from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for Spanish speaking tutors. The SkillsCenter Resource Library is available 24/7.
Free Downloads for teens - get two free audiobook downloads from July 1-September 1, 2010. Downloads are in MP3 format, hosted by OverDrive, and are Mac and Windows compatible. Downloads will operate through OverDrive's Media Console. Most listening devices are supported. Check here for the full list. Starting July 1, Each Sync audiobook will be available for download for a period of 7 days. Go to www.AudiobookSync.com to download the books. Click on the digital audio books icon at the right to find more audio books and music for WMA, IPod and MP3.
Future Addition - The library board hired River Architects to help us work toward our new addition. The plan is to put an addition on the green space next to the library.
Stay tuned for further updates as they develop.
2010 LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Watch for Children's Librarian, Melissa Potter, coming to your school to tell you all about the summer reading program.
Make a Splash @ your library (children's summer reading program and Make Waves @ your library (teen summer reading program) June 14-July 30
Library programs held at the Senior Center at 3:30 p.m.
Juy 20 - Live frogs with Randy Korb
Preschool story hour ages 3-6, Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.; Family story hour Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.
July 12-14 Water Creatures
Come in and get a look at the great list of grand prizes!
If you need accommodations to attend these programs please call 623-5926 two weeks in advance.
Did you know...
Speak up for libraries fill out a form to become and advocate for our library in these tough economic times.
…that SCLS has started a project to collect stories about how the libraries have changed peoples’ lives? Columbus Public Library is participating in this project get your forms at the library or go online at www.librariesforreallife.org. Click on "Libraries for Real Life" below to the right.
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WHAT IS YOUR LIBRARY WORTH?
Libraries contribute to their communities in significant ways, and a new study helps quantify that belief. “Economic Contribution of Wisconsin Public Libraries to the Economy of Wisconsin” documents a $4.06 return for every tax dollar spent on public libraries.
Figure out the value of the library service provided to you.