Posted in Explore and Discover on April 28, 2022 at 4:45 am
... To find cool things like this, you need high-level searching skills! But you don’t need to be a librarian to memorize a list of the Valar (the demi-god like beings from Tolkien’s The Silmarillion). Here is a step-by-step guide to nerding out with some super research skills. […]
Tags: academic journals, adults, digital library, digital resources, fandom, Gale, Gale Academic OneFile, kids, nerd, proquest, research, scholarly journals, search, teens, tweens
Posted in News on April 21, 2022 at 4:15 am
Wellness is the focus of two programs in May—one for tweens and teens all about healthy habits to help steer clear of vaping and one for adults who want to learn and apply the science of well-being to their lives. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating with two creative […]
Tags: adults, Asian American Heritage, business, digital resources, Hamilton, learning circle, Library of Things, Master Gardeners, Medicare, multimeter, origami, Pacific Islander Heritage, parents, picture books, plant clinic, SCORE, STARS Training, sumi-e painting, teens, trivia, vaping prevention, wellness
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 13, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Crystal Miller Two library services are up and running again: Book a Librarian with in-person appointments and test proctoring services! Book a Librarian Book-a-Librarian appointments are once again available in person. Over the last two years, we have had to scale this service back due to the pandemic. We have been offering our Book-a-Librarian […]
Tags: book a librarian, digital resources, exam proctor, exam proctoring, help, individual help, test proctor, test proctoring
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 3, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Crystal Miller & Erin Dodge For many, personal finances can be an overwhelming topic to tackle. Analyzing your finances and preparing for your financial future may not be at the top of your to-do list. Maybe it could be something to think about tomorrow, even when you feel like it’s something you probably should […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, digital library, digital resources, finances, financial, Gale, high school, learning, LinkedIn Learning, Medicare, Money Smart Week, personal finance, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs From mild curiosity to intensive study, research can come from a variety of impulses. Our Digital Library offers a suite of online resources from Gale that are exceptional for learning more about whatever interests you, including personal, academic, and professional topics. Gale General OneFile This online resource has a database con […]
Tags: academic, adults, digital library, digital resources, education, Gale, knowledge, Portuguese, research, Spanish, teachers, teens
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on November 19, 2021 at 6:00 am
Now that school is in full swing, homework assignments for many students have started in earnest. Whatever the age of the student, and whether it’s you or someone in your household, we have some great digital resources to help get you through the school year. […]
Tags: digital resources, gale in context, helpnow, homework, jobnow, kids, parents, reports, research, school, studying, teachers, teens, tutoring, tutors, World Book
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 22, 2021 at 6:00 am
I’m an amateur in every sense of the word, learning as I go without any real education and coming back to my tree whenever there’s a spare minute, sometimes after months at a time. Along the way I’ve learned a few genealogy tips and truisms—things I wish I’d known at the beginning and, in some cases, things I wouldn’t have appreciated u […]
Tags: adults, ancestors, ancestry, Ancestry Library Edition, books, census records, digital resources, family history, Gale, gale courses, genealogy, guides, HeritageQuest, public records, research
Posted in News on September 16, 2021 at 4:00 am
Celebrate your community and customers during our Small Business Saturday week-long event! Learn new things each month from a SCORE business mentor when you sign up for the online workshop at the library. Explore our Digital Library for online resources that can help you find information on trades and industries, get training for you and your emplo […]
Tags: business, business workshops, digital resources, employee training, entrepreneur, Gale, gale courses, SCORE Business, Small Business Saturday, startup
Posted in News on September 8, 2021 at 6:00 am
We have new digital resources from Gale that offer an abundance of information and tools for businesses, students, and anyone doing research or looking for general knowledge. […]
Tags: adults, digital resources, education, Gale, kids, parents, research, students, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 1, 2021 at 6:00 am
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. So, this seems like an apropos time to examine how we can stave off Alzheimer’s and all the other disorders that fall under the umbrella term of dementia. Here are some ideas for using the library’s digital and physical resources to help with brain-stimulating exercises and activities. […]
Tags: adults, Alzheimers, books, brain games, caregivers, creativebug, dementia, digital resources, forgetting, Gale, gale courses, games, neurocognitive disorders, puzzles, resources, riddles, self-care