Megan Owens: Good Reads newsletter lets subscribers learn more about collections

During March, the Redding Library has been promoting our Good Reads E-Newsletter.

E-subscribing to a Good Reads Newsletter is a great way to get a peak at the books that have recently arrived. Already more than 9,000 library users subscribe to our monthly Happenings @ Your Library e-newsletter that provides information about ongoing and special programs at all branches of the Shasta Public Libraries.

With Good Reads, you can get information on various genres. The top five are new fiction, staff picks, book club choices, mystery and past and present. Book club choices highlight the monthly selection of the Friends of the Redding Library Best of the West Book Club. An E-newsletter of new Overdrive Digital titles is also available.

To sign up for Good Reads, go to www.shastalibraries.org and click on “Good Reads” in the menu at the top of the home page. Users can subscribe to any or all of the listed genres or just browse categories of interest. To peruse the titles in a particular book list, click on its name. Each list includes summaries and reviews. A link to the catalog allows users to see if the book is in the library, and to place a hold if it is checked out.

To subscribe to an e-newsletter, click the “Sign-Up” link next to any category on the list. Check the boxes of all categories you wish to subscribe to, and submit your e-mail address at the bottom of the page. Informational bookmarks are available near the upstairs Reference desk.

Upcoming programs

The In-N-Out Burger Cover-to-Cover Book Club: This incentive program for ages 4 to 12 continues through April 13. Children who read five library books get a certificate for a burger at In-N-Out. Children may earn up to three certificates while supplies last. Register at the Children’s Reference Desk.

Monday: Rock Band II available in the Children’s Story Room at 3:30 p.m. For kids 11 and up, but all kids welcome.

Monday: X-Box: NBA Basketball for teens will be available at 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Story Room.

Tuesday: Veterans Resource Center Volunteers available from 10 a.m. to noon in Classroom D on the second floor to assist veterans in need of services.

Tuesday: Computer Q&A class that encourages students to bring questions to our computer expert. This is a great place to ask about Overdrive, eReaders and other mobile devices. The class will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Computer Room. Please register at the upstairs Reference Desk or by calling 245-7252.

Wednesday: Movie Mania presents “Yogi the Easter Bear” at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Story Room. All ages are welcome.

Beginning Baby Sign: A new three-week session for this parent/child class for children 0-5 begins. Classes will meet for three Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For information or to register, call 245-7253.

Thursday: Facebook Q&A class encourages people with questions about Facebook to bring them to our expert. Participants must have email and Facebook accounts and some familiarity with Facebook. The class will be from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Computer Room. Please register at the upstairs Reference Desk or by calling 245-7252.

Thursday: Stories, music, crafts and puppet shows for school-age children are featured in Thriving Thursdays. This program is at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Story Room.

Saturday: Members of the Shasta Genealogical Society are available to assist with family history questions and research. Drop-in session is 1 to 4 p.m. in the Genealogy area. Members of the Genealogical Society are also available on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.

April 9, 10: Don’t miss the Overdrive Digital Bookmobile in the parking lot of the Redding Library from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

For information about these and other services and resources at the Redding Library, call 245-7250 or visit www.shastalibraries.org.

Megan Owens is the community outreach coordinator at the Redding Library. She can be reached at 245-7264 or megano@shastalibraries.org.


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