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Hi everyone, just in time for your weekend reading, listening and viewing pleasure — there are new e-books, downloadable audiobooks and streaming videos available in the STLS Digital Catalog!
Here’s a link to a PDF listing!
Newly Added Digital Catalog Titles 4 29 16
Have a great weekend!
Linda, SSCL
Throughout 2016 the library will be co-hosting the 2016 Crystal City Creators series. The series consists of free art programs for adults held on select Saturdays.
In April & May we’ve got two great programs on deck – read on for details!
If you’re interested in learning how to make alterations to your clothing or learning how to use perspective to draw then we have two great programs for you!
Alterations with Tat, a program that will show you the ropes of altering your clothing so it fits you to the proverbial T, is scheduled for this Saturday, April 23 and Basic Rules of Perspective with Laura Charles, a program focusing on using perspective to draw, will be held on May 21.
Both programs will run from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Registration is required. To register please call the library at: 607-936-3713
Registration is required for these free programs. To register call the library at: 607-936-3713.
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The 2016 Crystal City Creator programs are made possible, in part, with public funds from NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, administered regionally by the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Library programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Just a reminder tomorrow, Thursday, April 21, is the first of our two April technology sessions for seniors at the Corning Senior Center.
We’ll have tablets and e-readers on hand that you can try out, or, you can bring your own tablet, e-reader or smartphone and ask us any questions have!
To register for this program call the Corning Senior Center at 607-962-8000
Here is the summary for the programs:
Tablet & Technology Basics @ Corning Senior Center: We’ve launched a twice monthly series of tablet and personal technology basics programs at the Corning Senior Center. Bring your tablet and your technology questions or try out one of our tablets. Questions are welcomed! This series is co-hosted by SSCL Digital Literacy Staff and the Corning Senior Center and is free! To register for this class call the Senior Center at: 607-962-8000.
And the dates and times of both sessions are as follows:
Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to noon
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Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to noon
Join us!
Linda, SSCL
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And here’s a link to a PDF version if you’d like to print it — feel free to share library programs info with anyone you wish!
Have a great Tuesday!
Linda, SSCL
Saturday, April 16, 2016, Time: 10:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
3 D Printer Demo: Curious about what a 3 D Printer is and what it does? Drop by the Reference & Technology Desk one Saturday each month to see! We’ll have one of our 3 D Printers on display busily creating 3 D printed objects, we’ll offer information on our new Makerspace – Creation Station and we’ll even have a handful of 3 D Printed items to pass out that you can take and share with your friends (first come, first served!).
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00 p. m.
Dream & Create With Pinterest: Celebrate EARTH DAY with us! Make a fabulous recipe and choose to create a Bottle Bird Feeder or Recycle Newspaper Baskets to take with you! To register: Call: 607-936-3713 x 502 or send an email to: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Thursday, April 21, 2016, Time: 11:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
Tablet & Technology Basics @ Corning Senior Center: We’ve just launched a bi-monthly series of tablet and personal technology basics at the Corning Senior Center. Bring your tablet and your technology questions or try out one of our tablets. Questions are welcomed! This series is co-hosted by SSCL Digital Literacy Staff and the Corning Senior Center. To register for this class call the Senior Center at: 607-962-8000.
Saturday, April 23, 2016, Time: 10:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
3 D Printer Demo: Curious about what a 3 D Printer is and what it does? Drop by the Reference & Technology Desk one Saturday each month to see! We’ll have one of our 3 D Printers on display busily creating 3 D printed objects, we’ll offer information on our new Makerspace – Creation Station and we’ll even have a handful of 3 D Printed items to pass out that you can take and share with your friends (first come, first served!).
Thursday, April 28, 2016, Time: 11:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
Tablet & Technology Basics @ Corning Senior Center: We’ve just launched a bi-monthly series of tablet and personal technology basics at the Corning Senior Center. Bring your tablet and your technology questions or try out one of our tablets. Questions are welcomed! This series is co-hosted by SSCL Digital Literacy Staff and the Corning Senior Center. To register for this class call the Senior Center at: 607-962-8000.
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