Ever wonder why you can’t find some of your favorite authors available via our Library2Go service? Well, Simon & Schuster and Macmillan (and all of their imprints) have never sold eBooks and audiobooks to libraries, period. Penguin, Brilliance Audio, and Hachette Book Group stopped selling eBooks and audiobooks to libraries because of disputes with OverDrive [...]
Ereaders have been on our minds lately. We recently held one of our famous ebook drop-in sessions and had a “standing room only” crowd. I bet more than a few of you got an ereader this holiday season. Well, we are planning another ereader extravaganza just for you, this time on Friday January 6th.
Don’t forget to drop in tomorrow –Friday–between 11:00 and 1:00 for our ebook and ereader clinic. Here is a link to the blog post with more information. It’s time now to book your January appointment with a librarian for basic computer help. Click here for more information. The library will be open during the holidays [...]
Do you own an ereader but not sure how it works? Confused about how to download ebooks or audiobooks to it? Or, are you thinking of buying one for a special someone over this holiday season? Do you have a sneaking suspicion you might receive one as a gift? Our last ereader/ebook clinic was such [...]
Library2Go, the state’s shared downloadable ebook and audiobook collection is one of the most popular in the country. We are second only to New York Public Library in the number of holds per title.
Just recently I watched my dad coach his high school soccer team to their second state championship. After giving their all through 110 minutes of regulation and overtime, the team persevered and narrowly won the gold in penalty kicks. It capped off an amazing season, filled with highs and lows, excitement and sports drama. And [...]
It was great to see so many faces–both familiar and new–at last Friday’s ereader/ebook drop in session. We had a variety of dedicated ereaders and tablets for people to try out, and a number of folks brought in their own gadget and had the chance to ask us questions about it.
There are lots of interesting free events happening this month at the library, including a classical guitar concert, the monthly Random Review sponsored by the Friends of the Library, a talk by Oregon hiking guru Bill Sullivan, and a drop in ereading clinic.
As you prepare for the holiday season, maybe you are thinking about buying an ereader? Or, maybe you already have one but have questions about it? Mark your calendar for Friday, November 18 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm! The Second Floor Librarians will be hosting another one of our popular ebook drop in clinics.
Here are some great public domain horror ebooks in multiple formats for your Halloween ereading pleasure! Clicking on the book title will yield the ebook. In addition, I have included audio adaptations, where available.
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