Posted on April 15, 2011, 5:00 pm, by Lisa, under
ebooks,
Events.
Do you have questions about ebooks and Library2Go? Want to try out an ebook reader? Having trouble getting Library2Go ebooks to work on your computer? If so, you will want to mark your calendar and attend of one the ebook demo sessions the Second Floor Librarians are hosting next week.
Posted on April 14, 2011, 3:58 pm, by Lisa, under
Events.
We’re getting excited! It’s now only four weeks until we have a series of fantastic events featuring Karl Marlantes, Oregon-born author of Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War. Mr. Marlantes’ work has been highly praised, eliciting this review from Mark Bowden of the Philadelphia Enquirer: There has never been a more realistic portrait of [...]
Posted on April 8, 2011, 1:58 pm, by Lisa, under
Events.
We have two great literary events coming up in April, just before Easter. What better way to celebrate spring’s arrival than by listening to some wonderful literature (especially if it’s a rainy day)? One reading features local authors nominated for the Oregon Book Awards, and the next evening, we have a reading by poets published [...]
Posted on April 2, 2011, 10:05 am, by Lisa, under
About,
Events.
Well April rolled in yesterday, and that means Tax Day (April 18th this year) is quickly approaching. If you are a bit of a procrastinator (you know who you are) and haven’t started your taxes yet, this post is for you! Here is a recap what the library has (and doesn’t have) at tax time.
Judging by all the questions we get about downloading Library2Go materials (ebooks, audiobooks and video) to use on your various gadgets, we know you all have a lot of questions about Library2Go. And we’re happy to help – that’s what we’re here for! But Library2Go now has a new help feature that will get you [...]
Posted on March 8, 2011, 12:43 pm, by Lisa, under
Events.
We have a last-minute event for you! This Friday, March 11th, at 7:00 PM, come hear author Ellen Waterston speak about her book Where the Crooked River Rises, published by the OSU Press. The event will be held in the Main Meeting Room at the library, and Grass Roots Books will be there to sell [...]
Posted on March 1, 2011, 8:00 am, by Lisa, under
ebooks,
Events.
Do you have questions about ebooks and Library2Go? Want to try out an ebook reader? Having trouble getting Library2Go ebooks to work on your computer? If so, you will want to mark your calendar and attend of one the ebook demo sessions the Second Floor Librarians are hosting for Read an Ebook Week in March.
Posted on February 25, 2011, 3:44 pm, by Lisa, under
Events.
Just in time for Spring Break in March, the annual model train show is back. It’s free fun for all ages! Come to the Main Meeting Room in the library on Friday, March 25th 10 am – 6 pm, and on Saturday, March 26th from 10 am – 5 pm.
Posted on February 17, 2011, 8:00 am, by Lisa, under
ebooks.
The app to download library ebooks on your iPad is here! There already is an app to get library ebooks on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You may also load library ebooks onto your iPad using a third-party app called Bluefire Reader. However, this latest release is an app developed specifically for the iPad, and [...]
Posted on February 16, 2011, 11:00 am, by Lisa, under
Events.
I am very excited to announce a wonderful set of events that we have coming up at the library in May. Karl Marlantes, the author of Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War, will be speaking at the library. Matterhorn was included in the New York Times’ 100 Notable Books of 2010. Karl Marlantes grew [...]