National Library Week Tech Demos

Last day for tech demos!!!! Come down to the library today from 3--8 p.m. and get hands on experience with some really cool gadgets - Ipod Itouch, Sony ebook, Flip camera, a digital camera, GPS device and more. It's fun and free. Of course, it's at the library.

Colors for National Library Week

Celebrate National Library Week in a colorful way!!

If you're in the library this week and wearing the "right" color, stop by the circulation desk for a treat.

Monday - Blue

Tuesday - Red

Wednesday - Purple

Thursday - Green

Friday - Yellow

Saturday - Rainbow

Finding Jane

On Thursday April 16 at 7 p.m. , Rob Hardy, local writer and poet, will present a program at the Northfield Library (in the meeting room), called "Finding Jane: a Tour of Some English Literary Places." Come and see slides of England and hear about Jane Austen and other English writers. Refreshments will be served.

The New Laptops are Here!!

The library has acquired 3 new laptop computers purchased by the Friends of the Library. Two are on carts and can be checked out for two hours with a library card and a driver's license. They are wireless and can be used anywhere in the library. The third laptop is in our new Business Resource area. That computer is reserved for people needing to do job searches, resumes, filing for unemployment or business start up searching. For now there is no sign up for that computer - just use on a first come- first served basis. People are able to use this computer for 2 hours also. Our computers are a very popular resource here at the library so we are glad we can offer more computers for people to use, especially during busy times.

THANKS TO THE FRIENDS!!!!

Good programs coming in April!!

The library will be hosting 2 good programs in April - we'll do some more advertising later but wanted to let you all know now so you can get them on your calendars. On April 16 Rob Hardy, local writer and poet, will present a program called " Finding Jane: a tour of some English Literary Places". Come see some slides of England and hear about Jane Austen. It should be very interesting.

On April 23rd, Phyllis Onstad, from the U of M Extension Service will present a program called "Riding out the Current Financial Storm". She will provide key strategies and tools to prepare for times when money is tight, you lose your job, or have suddenly reduced income. The program is geared toward younger workers but will be of interest to all ages.

Both programs will begin at 7 P.M. and will be held in the library meeting room. For more information call the library at 645-6606.

LAST WEEK FOR HOT READS!!!!!

It's the last week to submit your titles for Hot Reads. We'll do one more weekly drawing on Friday Feb. 27 and end our program with a Grand Prize Drawing on Monday March 2. Remember, the more titles you have in the bowl the more chances you have for the grand prize........ A $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE OLE CAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hurry in to the library and get those titles counted!!

We've had a great response this year with 54 signed up!! Thanks to all who participated.

Business & Employment Resources

These are challenging times... especially with the economy. I would be surprised if most of us can't think of at least one family who hasn't lost their home or job. The library is trying to respond by stocking up on books, magazines and other resources to help those on the job hunt. We've moved these resources out of the main section of nonfiction books into an area near the computers called "Business & Employment Resources". We will soon have a laptop computer in that area dedicated to job searching. If you're in the library check out this area and let us know what you think.