East Fishkill Community Library http://eflibrary.org Just another WordPress site Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:36:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1 What’s all the Hoopla?? http://eflibrary.org/whats-all-the-hoopla/ http://eflibrary.org/whats-all-the-hoopla/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:45:53 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5648 What’s all the Hoopla ?  Hoopla is a new service for East Fishkill patrons to borrow and download e-books, audio books, TV series, movies, comic books, and music.   Come this Thursday December 8th at 6:30 to learn how to use this great service.  Registration is suggested because space is limited for this program.

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SOLO – the cure for vacation day doldrums! http://eflibrary.org/solo-the-cure-for-vacation-day-doldrums/ http://eflibrary.org/solo-the-cure-for-vacation-day-doldrums/#respond Fri, 25 Nov 2016 16:37:32 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5597 Many times, when schools are out, the library is open normal hours. So, we created SOLO days to help all the grownups trying to keep kids occupied.

Not only can you use all of our “usual” resources including books, DVDs, free wifi, and downloadable books and magazines, but there will be special activities out in the Childrens’ Area too!

Look for SOLO events all through the school year. SOLO events are open to all children, with no registration needed.

December’s schedule:artcaddy14

ALL DAY SOLOS Wednesday, 12/28 and Thursday, 12/29, 10AM – 8PM

 

 

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Expanded Hours for Tech Tuesday! http://eflibrary.org/techtuesdayhours/ http://eflibrary.org/techtuesdayhours/#respond Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:52:20 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4991 Did yolaptop_smartphone_tablet-100029876-largeu know that we offer one on one help?

Yep -now every Tuesday from 10am to 4pm starting Tuesday, November 22nd and on  Saturdays from noon-3pm!
Our technologically savvy staff will assist you with setting up that new phone, Ipad, laptop or tablet. They can also help with specific software if you’ve got a question about Word, Excel or websites like Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
This service is on a first come basis .

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HOOPLA http://eflibrary.org/hoopla/ http://eflibrary.org/hoopla/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:48:32 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5614 Big news! 🙂

Starting TODAY the library has introduced a new service which provides instantaneous use of eBooks, movies, TV shows, eAudiobooks, music, comics and graphic novels.  You can use it on your computer, phone or tablet – and some of the content can be downloaded so that you don’t need to be connected use it which is great for commuting by car or train, waiting for spouse at the store and standing in line at the DMV.

It’s pretty easy – you sign in using your library card at www.hoopladigital.com/home ; set up your account and you’re off and running!!  Want to watch/read/listen on your phone or tablet?  Download the app.  Done and done.

The Small Print 🙁hoopla

We are limiting patrons to six items per month.  Why?  Because the thing that makes Hoopla great, simultaneous unlimited access, also makes it very hard to budget.  Rather than paying once, such as when buying a book or a DVD or an eBook through OverDrive, we pay each time a Hoopla title is downloaded.   So until we get a baseline of use, we’re holding the line at six per month.  We’ll keep watching and if we can raise the limit, you know that we will.

Hoopla is only available to East Fishkill patrons.  If you can’t get it to work  and you’re an EF patron, please let us know and we’ll check it out toot sweet (or tout de suite if you’re literal…) and let you know what’s up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brain Games every Monday afternoon http://eflibrary.org/brain-games/ http://eflibrary.org/brain-games/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:52:23 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4936 brain gamesThe Library is partnering with the Dutchess County Office of the Aging to offer Brain Games  here at the Library.  This program is held weekly on Monday afternoon from 2-3 pm in the Cross. No registration required, come when you can.  Your brain will thank you.

 

 

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Build your Business with SCORE @ the Library http://eflibrary.org/build-your-business-with-score-the-library/ http://eflibrary.org/build-your-business-with-score-the-library/#respond Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:11:22 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5539 The Library is pleased to partner with SCORE to offer a series of workshops this year to help the entrepreneur in you. Each program is set for a Tuesday evening from 6:30-8PM. Members of the local SCORE chapter will lead each workshop to help you get started or build your business.

Sign up for one or all of these events by clicking on the link.
October 18, 2016 Checklist for Business
December 4, 2016 Start up Basics
January 17, 2017 Business Concept
February 21, 2017 Marketing Plan
March 21, 2017 Simple Steps for Growing Your Business

SCORE is a non-profit all volunteer resource partner with the U.S, Small Business Administration (SBA) that works with Start-ups and In-Business clients providing expertise in various aspects of business including – project management, financial management, franchising, engineering, marketing, analysis and growth management. For more information about SCORE please see their website.

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Homework Help returns! http://eflibrary.org/homework-help-returns/ http://eflibrary.org/homework-help-returns/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:08:50 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5565 Our free, drop-in Homework Help program is available Mondays, 6 -8PM! Any child, needing help in any subject, is welcome to stop by and volunteers from John Jay H.S. Math Club will be on hand to assist. Homework Help is available every Monday that Wappingers Schools have a full day.

Don’t forget too that Sayde, our Reading Dog, is here on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30PM. She’s perfect for inspiring kids to get their daily 20 minutes of reading done!

 

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Library Vote, Thurs 10/6 PASSED http://eflibrary.org/library-vote-thursday-october-6/ Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:57:12 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5523 vote-libraries-by-juana-medinaUPDATE

Thanks to community participation and support, the library vote passed 139 to 22.  We welcome newly elected trustees, Bob Melnyk, Michael Nolan and Seth Jacobs.

Thank you!!

The library vote is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 from 12 noon to 9 pm at the library; 348 Rte 376, Hopewell Junction NY 12533.

The proposed 2017 budget would levy a tax of $907,380 which keeps the library in compliance with the state mandated 2% tax cap law.

Running for two of the three seats on the library board are incumbents Michael Nolan and Seth A. Jacobs.  Also running is Robert N. Melnyk.  Trustees serve a three-year term.

All eligible voters who are registered as Permanent Absentees will automatically receive a ballot mailed to their home.  If you’re not registered as a Permanent Absentee and you need a ballot, just click here to download instructions or just drop by the library prior to 12 noon on 10/6.

Any questions?  Give director Gloria Goverman a call (845 221-9943 x227) or an email.

 

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Consumer Reports Available Online http://eflibrary.org/consumer-reports-available-online/ http://eflibrary.org/consumer-reports-available-online/#respond Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:43:41 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5456 Consumer Reports, everyone’s favorite source for good purchasing advice, is available online to card-holders in the Mid-Hudson Library System.

What does this mean for you?  It means that you can search the full-text of Consumer Reports from home by signing in with your library card.  It’s that simple.

Researching generators? Cell phone plans?  Need some info on the Zika Virus?  Consumer Reports is your go-to resource on goods and services rated by a non-profit, independent organization that takes no advertising so that they maintain their objectivity.

CR has updated their online product so that it’s easier to read the rating icons (Good-bye little black and red circles.  Hello up and down arrows!)  They also have videos and 360-Degree videos.  Check this out:

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And the winners are……Summer Reading for Adults http://eflibrary.org/summer-reading-for-adults-online-registration/ http://eflibrary.org/summer-reading-for-adults-online-registration/#respond Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:33:23 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5297 beach reads image

Thank you for participating in our Adult Summer Reading program.  We had 114 participants read over 820 books this summer!!!

A computerized random drawing was done today and here are the 32 winners : Karen Akins,  Elizabeth Arnold, Debra Brown, Lynda Byrne, Emily Calabrese, Yesenia Cheverez,  Margaret Cusumano, Chris Ferrero, Vivienne Gibbons, Cindy Granuzzio, Wendy Grodenchik, Janis Harrison, Nancy Hayton, Corinne Heinke, Nancy Herrman, Jackie Hourani, Patricia Martin, Martha McNeal, Irene McStay, Domenica Miller, Leslie Olson, Amy Perrone, Lorraine Picciotti, Jane Rausch, Jan Ravase, Judith Robbins, Kristen Robisch, Patricia Rubino, Linda Sapek, Margot Smith, Rachel Sullivan, and Elizabeth Whalen  Avery.  

Prizes valued at over $500 were donated by the following businesses: Gian Bruno, Adorn Hair Salon, Cloud Nine, Out of the Loop, East Fishkill Provisions Smoke Haus DeliTiramisu, Dunkin Donuts ( Route 376), Dutchess Cleaners Franco’s Italian Deli , Golden Jade, European Salon , Salon Verve and Field Goods.

 

 

 

 

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Field Goods http://eflibrary.org/field-goods/ http://eflibrary.org/field-goods/#respond Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:36:48 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5409 Weekly Local Produce Delivery
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East Fishkill Public Library is now a Field Goods’ pick-up location for locally-grown fruits and vegetables with deliveries every Friday.

 

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Questions?  Call 845 221-9943 and choose option #5 to reach Director Gloria Goverman or email her at goverman@eflibrary.org .

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Storytime Schedule http://eflibrary.org/storytime-schedule/ http://eflibrary.org/storytime-schedule/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:13:07 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5377 We offer storytimes on a seasonal calendar: Spring and Fall run for 10 weeks, Summer and Winter run for 6 weeks. These weekly programs have a unifying seasonal thread of song and rhyme, while each date has a unique theme of story and craft. So, as the weeks go by, children get comfortable and confident with our routine and activities, while also enjoying the surprise of the day’s theme. Our offerings:

Toddler Time: ages 1 1/2 – 3 1/2, with a caregiver. Wednesday, 10 :15 – 10:45AM

Preschool Time: ages 3 1/2 – 5, with a caregiver. Wednesday, 11 – 11:45AM

All storytimes are school readiness based. Fine motor, listening skills, body awareness, basic concepts… we try to touch upon it all. We balance sitting/listening time with active/noisy time. We always employ dialogic reading for an enriching read-aloud experience, and have a craft segment (not only for the skills it develop, but also to have a touchpoint back home!) Caregivers stay in the room- we wouldn’t want them to miss the fun! Siblings are welcome.

Registration is needed for our storytimes, and a valid library card is required. East Fishkill taxpayers are given preference. When signups open, everyone is put on a wait list, which allows us to check information. Then we send an email to everyone regarding placement.

Upcoming registration and program dates for 2016/2017:

Monday, September 19th, 10AM: Fall season registration. Season runs October 5 – December 15th

Monday, January 9th, 10AM: Winter season registration. Season runs January 11 – February 15th

Monday, February 27th, 10am: Spring season registration. Season runs March 15th – May 24th

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Remember 2015? We do. http://eflibrary.org/remember-2015-we-do/ http://eflibrary.org/remember-2015-we-do/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:37:33 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5368 It was a very good year.  Take a look and remember with us.

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Smartphones and laptops and e-readers… oh my! http://eflibrary.org/smartphones-and-laptops-and-e-readers-oh-my/ http://eflibrary.org/smartphones-and-laptops-and-e-readers-oh-my/#respond Tue, 24 May 2016 19:49:08 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5245 laptop_smartphone_tablet-100029876-large

Tech issues driving you crazy? Bring the device that’s got you stumped (plus any related cords, chargers, etc.) on any Tuesday between 11:30AM and 4:30PM and sit with a staff member for one-on-one help. From setting up email accounts to downloading e-books with Overdrive, and pretty much everything in between, our Tech Tuesday advisors will be ready to assist!

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Ready, Steady, Strong! Building a reader just got easier! http://eflibrary.org/ready-steady-strong-building-a-reader-just-got-easier/ http://eflibrary.org/ready-steady-strong-building-a-reader-just-got-easier/#respond Thu, 05 May 2016 16:07:55 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5191 We have an impressive collection of fiction for children, and the choices can seem endless. While options are always a good thing, sometimes too many can be overwhelming! And when your child is looking for their “just right” book, shelf upon shelf of selection may be downright off-putting. So, we have re-organized our fiction collection into three easy-to-navigate groups!

Bebeginning readerginning Readers: Letter identification, sight words, simple sentences.

Phonics-based readers perfect for the Kindergarten through First Grade set.

 

Easy Readers: More coeasy readingmplex sentence structure and vocabulary, paragraphs and even chapters are introduced in this level.

Second and Third graders ready to jump into independent reading can call this collection theirs!
jJ Fiction: Full-on chapters for sustained independent reading, with vocabulary and deeper plots.

Juvenile fiction titles are geared to those in grades 4 – 6.

 

How did we decided what goes where? Ms. Cathy used tried-and-true leveling methods including Lexile and Guided Reading Levels to determine where a title would be best placed. Our fiction collection is STILL impressive, but now its also simpler to navigate!

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Courtesy Notices Update – Even Better http://eflibrary.org/courtesy-notices/ http://eflibrary.org/courtesy-notices/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:10:04 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5113 UPDATE: As it turns out, this new service isn’t being rolled out any time soon.  So forget all about that and
think about this; you can sign up with Library Elf and get a custom tailored product that will allow you to:Rackham Elves

  • put multiple cards on one account
  • provide pre-due, overdue, not due, holds ready and holds requested information
  • get your notices as email, RSS feed or text
  • see a snapshot of your items out and click straight through to your library account for renewals
  • and more…

Free for you to use.  Right now.  Today.

 

 


 

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When is a problem not a problem? http://eflibrary.org/when-is-a-problem-not-a-problem/ http://eflibrary.org/when-is-a-problem-not-a-problem/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:05:08 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5056 “There is a problem with your record. Please see a librarian.” Walibrary cardit- what?              You have no fines- you just wanted to reserve that new mystery!                   Problem? What problem?!

Well, there isn’t actually a problem… it’s just that your library card – or rather the time-frame for the information linked to it- has expired.

Library cards “expire” every three years, at which time we’ll ask you to stop on by so we can verify your address, phone number, and email. We do this to ensure our patron database stays current, and we have the correct way to reach you.

Current information is also key to accessing some of our more popular programs and services (HeritageQuest® and Indieflix, for example.) Since we are largely supported by tax dollars, residents are given priorty for various high-demand events, including story times. So providing us with updated information aids access and communication.

Your card and its unique number do not need to be changed. And anyone on our staff can update your card any time we are open- and it only takes a few minutes. Once we update the information, you’re good for another three years!

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Come on over… or we’ll come to you! http://eflibrary.org/come-on-over-over-well-come-to-you/ http://eflibrary.org/come-on-over-over-well-come-to-you/#respond Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:53:51 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=5014 Looking for a free field trip? Searching for a speaker for a PTA or mom’s group?

Out of ideas for a scout troop go-see?

What about the library?!

Visit us!

We have hosted nursery school classes for storytimes, given Tiger Scouts library tours, made crafts with summer camps, and spoken about community service to High School clubs. Scavenger hunts, mystery reader visits, teacher training on Children’s Literature… we’ve done it all at the library and offsite.

So the next time you’re looking for a fun and educational trip for your school or organization, contact us- we’re happy to help, inside the library or out!

 

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Zinio for Libraries – eMagazines http://eflibrary.org/zinio-for-libraries-emagazines/ http://eflibrary.org/zinio-for-libraries-emagazines/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:34:17 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4958 ZinioStarting 1/1/16, Zinio for Libraries will be expanded to 90 titles through the magic of shared resources.  Our patrons love eMagazines so much that other libraries took a look and b’gosh, they loved it too.  So all of the libraries in the Mid-Hudson Library System banded together to make a group purchase.

What does this mean for you?

If you’ve never used Zinio for Libraries, just go ahead and sign up.  You can can download magazines and keep them for as long as you like.  And, there’s a full year of back issues.

If you already have an account, you’ll need to create a new account – which can be identical to your old user name and password – and then start downloading.

Don’t forget to download the app – magazines look great on iPads!

 

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Come play (and learn) any time, any day! http://eflibrary.org/come-play-and-learn-any-time-any-day/ http://eflibrary.org/come-play-and-learn-any-time-any-day/#respond Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:46:11 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4881 You bring the kids to choose books to bringFullSizeRender (1) home, maybe sit for a few minutes to share a    particularly good one, then check out and go on with your day. But why not stay a bit longer and explore the many manipulatives and activities available 24/7 in the Childrens’ Area? We have been building a collection, for use in-house, of puzzles, games, and more to help boost alternate literacies (numerical, digital, environmental, etc.)  for all to use and enjoy!

So come and read, play, build, share, and learn!

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When Seven & Fourteen Aren’t Enough http://eflibrary.org/when-seven-fourteen-arent-enough/ http://eflibrary.org/when-seven-fourteen-arent-enough/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:12:50 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4786 21Great news for all of you who borrow eBooks and eAudioBooks from the library.  You have a new option of checking out digital material for 21 days.  Twenty-one wonderful days of reading and listening and not having to rush through because the book is going to disappear just when Hercule Poirot says, “And the killer is….”.  Seven additional days to luxuriate over the wording or the quirky characters.  Seven more days so that now you don’t have to skip that PTA meeting to finish your book.

To use the new 21 day option:

→Open OverDrive
→Sign in to your account
→Settings
→Lending periods

You can change the lending periods whenever you like.  That’s it.  Pretty easy, right?

 

Rejoice!  Go forth and read!

(Take the challenge – can you read Game of Thrones in 21 days?)

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Library Vote Passed! Thank You! http://eflibrary.org/library-vote/ http://eflibrary.org/library-vote/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:03:23 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4768 Ballot-Box

We’re happy to announce that the library vote passed as follows:

Budget
Yes 142 No 17

 

Trustees
  • Barbara Zawadzinsky 142
  • Patrick Moore 141
  • Rocco Martino 129

Thank you for coming out and participating in the process!

 

 

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Last Hurrah http://eflibrary.org/last-hurrah/ http://eflibrary.org/last-hurrah/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:26:50 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4705 DSC00891It’s still officially summer and we’re still enjoying the long days and sunny skies.  But, in the back of our minds is the knowledge that the change of seasons is approaching and our Fall schedules are gearing up.

It feels overwhelming sometimes, but here’s something that you can do that’s kind of fun.  Log into your computer and reacquaint yourself with the library’s online services.  Check out some databases so when the the school assignments hit, you’re prepared.  We have newspapers, reference, genealogyjob testing & education and job hunting.

Need to unwind?  Give IndieFlix a try –  independent films that you can stream.  And if you’re heading out to meeting or doctor’s appointment and you know that there’s going to be a lot of waiting around, download a magazine or two with Zinio.

We’re here for you when and where you need us.

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Easy Peasy Scanning http://eflibrary.org/easy-peasy-scanning/ http://eflibrary.org/easy-peasy-scanning/#respond Thu, 28 May 2015 17:49:01 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4550 Kodak Scan StationNew to the library is something many of you have asked for – a simple to use, ultra fast scanner.  It scans your original as a jpg or PDF, has an automatic feed, is configured for ease of use without training or staff involvement (but of course, we’re happy to help because that’s what we do), scans documents and photographs, and is free to use.

The scan will go directly to a flash drive, so if you own your own, bring it along.  If you don’t have one, you can borrow one of ours to use in-house until our supply comes in at which time you can buy one for $3.

Once your scan is on your flash drive, you can plug it into a computer and email, print or just carry it around with you.

Many thanks to the anonymous donor who has generously funded the purchase of the fabulous machine.

Quick Recap:
Scanner is fast
Easy to use
Free
Scans directly to a flash drive
Paid for by a generous donor

Easy Peasy, Win/Win

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Zinio for Libraries – Reset Button Engaged http://eflibrary.org/zinio-for-libraries-reset-button-engaged/ http://eflibrary.org/zinio-for-libraries-reset-button-engaged/#respond Wed, 27 May 2015 16:09:10 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4539 Zinio for Magazines has been refreshed, redone and released.  It’s got a new app and to celebrate we bought a bunch of new magazines.

First, go to Zinio for Libraries (which is also the portal for IndieFlix).  If you already have an account, go ahead and log in.  If you don’t have an account, click on Create a New Account in the upper right hand corner.  You’ll need a library card from the East Fishkill Community Library in order to proceed.  Once there, checkout the magazines that you’d like to read.

Next, download the new app.  It’s lovely and elegant to use and very intuitive.  Sign into the app with your account info, tap on the cover of the magazine you want to read and it will download immediately.  That’s about it.

You can also read the magazine on your computer if you like.  The interface is similar to the app however, the interactive features aren’t deployed.

Our full list of titles:

Allrecipes Mother Earth News
American Patchwork & Quilting Motor Trend
Archaeology National Geographic Interactive
Bead & Button National Geographic Traveler Interactive
Birds & Blooms  New York Review of Books
Bloomberg Businessweek O, The Oprah Magazine
Cook’s Illustrated  Organic Gardening
Country Living  PieceWork
Discover  Popular Mechanics
Eating Well  Popular Photography
Esquire  Popular Woodworking
Every Day with Rachael Ray  Runner’s World
Fast Company  Saveur
Gluten-Free Living  Shambhala Sun
Good Housekeeping  Shape
Guideposts  Taste of Home
HGTV Magazine  The Advocate
House Beautiful The Atlantic
Marie Claire   The Knot Wedding Magazine
Martha Stewart Living  The Nation
Maxim  The Week Magazine
Mental Floss  Vegetarian Times
Mindful  Yoga Journal

Several titles have been discontinued due to low use but you can still access the issues from 2014.  They are:

Field & Stream Martha Stewart Wedding
Outdoor Life Utne Reader
Out Working Mother

 

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EFCL Pinterest http://eflibrary.org/efcl-pinterest/ http://eflibrary.org/efcl-pinterest/#respond Wed, 13 May 2015 21:53:38 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4499 Visit Eastfishkill’s profile on Pinterest.

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Beyond the Bookends http://eflibrary.org/beyond-the-bookends/ http://eflibrary.org/beyond-the-bookends/#respond Wed, 13 May 2015 20:14:08 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4492 Take a gander at our latest Beyond the Bookends newsletter.

Normally a monthly publication that goes directly to your inbox, we’re posting online because as it turns out, most of our patrons with Optonline/Optimum email addresses are being blocked.  It’s nothing we did, honest!  But sometimes big companies don’t play well together and in this case it’s Constant Contact and Optimum.

Eventually we’ll get it all sorted out but in the meantime, you can read it all right here.

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2014 Annual Report http://eflibrary.org/2014-annual-report/ http://eflibrary.org/2014-annual-report/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:35:45 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4447 Check your mailboxes for the 2014 Annual Report.  Can’t wait?  You can see it online right now.  Prepare to be awed.

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Low Vision? Listen Up! http://eflibrary.org/low-vision-listen-up/ http://eflibrary.org/low-vision-listen-up/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:23:20 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4434 stdplayersm

If you have low vision or any other physical handicap that keeps you from reading books the traditional way, there’s a FREE audio-book player just waiting for an invitation to come to your home.  Through a federally mandated program run by the state, the Talking Book and Braille Library in Albany will send eligible participants a digital machine player.  You can then order books free of charge from the state library.  You can even set up the program so that they send you audio books without individual requests.  Just mark off your preferences on your application (e.g., Sue Grafton; biography; history; comedy) and your cartridges will arrive via USPS.  When you finish each book, return it the same way – and remember, there are no postage costs.  But what if you want to ask for a specific book?   No problem – you can do that too.  Nice, right?

Have a smart phone or a tablet?  You can download the BARD app and download books directly to your machine.   Or, you can download books from the BARD website onto a special blank cartridge and use it in your digital player.  There are so many options.  And we can help you get started.

Come to the library and ask for a demo and we’ll show you how the machine works – you’ll be impressed!  We’ll help you complete your application (there are separate applications for the machine and the app), set up your user profile and get it out the door.

If you have low vision or have some other obstacle that’s preventing you from enjoying reading and learning, this little machine can change your life.  You’re fine?  Good!  But think – do you know anyone who could benefit from this service?  Elderly neighbor, a niece or nephew?  Mom or dad?  Someone in your life may need you to tell them about this.

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Quiet Study http://eflibrary.org/quiet-study/ http://eflibrary.org/quiet-study/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:20:20 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4399 Monday through Saturday, the Cross Room is available for quiet study when not in use by community groups or for library programs.

Availability will vary depending on scheduling, so please check at the Circulation Desk if you’d like to use the room.  We also ask that you relocate to the main library if informed that we need to set up for scheduled use by a group.  Set-up is usually 15 minutes before the program/group meeting begins.

Because we have no scheduled programs or community groups on Sundays, the Cross Room can be used when we’re open from 12 noon to 4 PM (Labor Day to Memorial Day).

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Introducing iPads for Kids http://eflibrary.org/introducing-ipads-for-kidlets/ http://eflibrary.org/introducing-ipads-for-kidlets/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:00:03 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4374 The library has two iPads for in-house use by kids and they are just filled with fun stuff:

  • ABC Alphabet Phonics
  • Bob Books Lite
  • Cut the RopeIpad for Kidlets
  • Disney Puzzle Packs
  • Dots
  • Fisher Price (various)
  • Frozen Free Fall
  • Bill Nye the Science Guy
  • Lego City: My City
  • Mathmateer
  • Peppa’s Paint Box
  • Reading Rainbow
  • Tic Tac Toe
  • Toca Robot Lab
  • Todo Math
  • Word Search

If you have any suggestions for apps, let us know.  You’ll find the iPads hanging around the kids area waiting for you.

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Tip – Your eBooks.. http://eflibrary.org/tip-your-ebooks/ http://eflibrary.org/tip-your-ebooks/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:10:21 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=4316 assorted library cardsTwo very nice things with eBooks that you borrow from the library:

  • Once your account is set up in Overdrive, you can search and borrow directly from the catalog.  Give it a try – it works with eBooks and eAudiobooks.
  • Your eBook checkouts (“print” and audio) now show in your account – so everything is gathered in one place and it’s easy peasy to keep track of your library stuff.

 

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Catalog+ http://eflibrary.org/new-catalog/ Wed, 14 May 2014 15:08:33 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=3630 We have a new catalog that’s going to work hard for you.  It looks a little different and does a lot more.

Combined Book & Article Search

For starters, the opening screen is very spare.  Just type your search in the search box.  You’ll see three tabs.  One reads Catalog, one Catalog Plus Articles and one  Articles.  If you’re only interested in what’s on the shelves such as books, magazines, DVDs etc., choose the Catalog tab.  However, if you’re also interested in articles from the databases, choose the Catalog Plus Articles tab.  And use the Articles tab is you’re only interested in articles, not books.  In order to access the articles, you’ll need a library card and a PIN.  Not every database will show in the Catalog Plus Articles tab (Sorry!  There are some things that are really beyond our control.)  Not included:  Mango, Chilton, Credo, HeritageQuest, IndieFlix & Zinio.)

Download Ebooks Directly

With the new Catolog+, when you search for a title, eBooks will come back in your results list and you can download straight from the catalog.  No need to sign into Overdrive first although you do need to have an account already established in Overdrive.   Don’t forget to check your settings in your Overdrive account to make sure that your default lending period is what you want – you can choose 7 or 14 days.  You can also download eAudioBooks directly as well.

Refine Your Results

When you do a search you can refine it by using the filters on the left side of the screen.   Limit by library, what’s on the shelf, format and more.  This is different from the Classic Catalog in that you usually applied a  filter before you searched, not after.

Stuff to Know

While the Catalog+ is a lovely thing, like all lovely things, it’s not perfect.  So here are a few things you should know before you get started:

  • You’ll get better results if you log in to your account first.  And by better, we’re talking about arrangement of results.  For example, if you search for a book and limit the results to East Fishkill, the East Fishkill copy will float to the top if you’ve signed in first (assuming that you’re an East Fishkill patron).  If you’re not signed in, the East Fishkill copy will be buried somewhere in the results.  Don’t be put off by that and keep scrolling down.
  • Once you start using Catalog+, you won’t be able to set up a preferred search, although any that you already have will carry over.
  • You can delete your existing preferred searches using the Catalog+.
  • Your ebook downloads will eventually be configured to show in your record as checked out to you.  For now, there’s a problem with that part of the process.  Hang in there – it’s coming.

Questions?  Drop us a line or give a call at 221-9943.

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TEEN GEEK DIVISION http://eflibrary.org/teen-geeks-are-on-the-job/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:14:28 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=3571 They’re here to help you set up email, learn Facebook, download eBooks and answer pretty much all of your tech questions.black-star-glasses-hi

So bring it on!  Every Saturday from 12 noon to 3:00 PM you can bring your toughest, most challenging questions to our Geeks and they’ll answer standing tall and with pride as they fight for Truth, Justice and the Digital Way!

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IndieFlix http://eflibrary.org/indieflix/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:43:26 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=3416 Introducing IndieFlix – thousands of free streaming award-winning shorts, independent films and documentaries from  festivals around the world – available to residents of East Fishkill through your Access Pass (aka library card).

The first time you access IndieFlix  you’ll be asked to create an account using your email and Access Pass number.  You’ll provide a password and you’re in.

You can search by channel, category or just browse.  The length of each video, which can vary from six minutes to 106 minutes, is clearly shown.  You can set up your queue or start streaming immediately.

IndieFlix is available on Apple®, Android™, and all Internet-enabled devices. You  can also watch films on TV with your XBox or Roku devices by going to “My Flix” and then “My Account”.  The links will be on the upper right.

This service is available to East Fishkill patrons only.

Questions?  Contact Gloria Goverman.

 

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HeritageQuest Online http://eflibrary.org/heritagequest-returns/ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:58:22 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=3392 We’re welcoming back an old friend – HeritageQuest ™ Online.  You can use HeritageQuest from home, search census records from 1790 to 1940, search books, the Persi Archive, the Freedman’s Banks and more.

To access HeritageQuest, you’ll need a valid library card.

Stay tuned for library events on genealogy and HeritageQuest specifically!

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Navigating Health Care? We can help. http://eflibrary.org/navigating-health-care-come-to-the-library/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:20:54 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=3167 Health CareMaternal Infant Services Network (MISN) is a designated navigator in our area for enrollment assistance in the NYS Health Marketplace.  You can make an appointment for this FREE service by calling 800-453-4666. If you can’t get an appointment here, MISN will find another convenient place for you to meet with your navigator.

Don’t be misled by their name – MISN is on hand to help anyone, regardless of gender, occupation, income (and a host of other conditions and labels) navigate the Marketplace and make informed choices. This service is entirely confidential and free of charge.

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TIP: Did you know that you can search the catalog from your smartphone? http://eflibrary.org/tip-did-you-know-that-you-can-search-the-catalog-from-your-smartphone/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:27:38 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=2394 Smart PhonesYou can search the catalog and place holds from your smart phone, iTouch, iPad or any other Internet device.  Just go to http://mobile.midhudsonlibraries.org and you’ll have access to a phone/tablet friendly version of the catalog.

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TIP – Did you know that you can freeze your holds? http://eflibrary.org/tip-did-you-know-that-you-can-freeze-your-holds/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:56:40 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=2412 Freeze Holds Screen Shot

Do you ever get frustrated because all your holds come in at once?  Or out of order?  Or while you’re on vacation?

Good news – you can freeze your holds so that you have more control over when they arrive – and you don’t loose your spot on the queue.

Just go into your record and put a check mark in the Freeze Holds box.  When you return from vacation all tanned and relaxed, just go back into your record and remove the check mark and your place in the wait list resumes as if you’ve never been away.

So you can take that lovely vacation to Tahiti without worrying about Dan Brown’s The Inferno slipping past you while you’re on the beach.  Now if you can just find someone else to check  whether you left the tub running….

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Readability http://eflibrary.org/readability/ Fri, 25 May 2012 18:14:40 +0000 http://eflibrary.org/?p=2230 Do you get a lot of your news and information from the Internet?  Are the advertisements and print making it difficult? If so, you might want to try Readability, a free app for your computer and mobile devices.

After installation it will add an icon to your toolbar.  When you turn it on by clicking on the “Read” icon it strips out the advertising and provides controls so that you can change the font size and contrast and even send the article to your Kindle.  This is a great boon for tired eyes trying to adjust to busy Internet pages.

To download Readbility click here.

There are other apps that will store articles to read later – for a short article comparing several, click here.

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