Join us for the excellent programs in our 2016 Crystal City Creators Series!
Here’s the flyer for the April, May & August programs.
Sign up today!
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Personal Technology Programs @ The Library: May 2016
Windows 10 Basics*: This program will offer patrons an overview of how the new Microsoft OS Windows 10 works and is intended for new Windows 10 computer owners.
Date/Time: Thursday, May 12, 2016: Time: 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Tablet & Technology Basics @ Corning Senior Center: Join us for our bi-monthly series of tablet and personal technology basics programs at the Corning Senior Center. Bring your tablet or smartphone or just drop in and 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.
Date/Time: There will be two May programs both on Thursdays: May 12 & 26 – Time: 11:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
3 D Printer Demos: 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!).
Date/Time: May 14 & 21 Time: 10:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m
Dropbox*: This program focuses on creating a DropBox account for attendees and showing them how to access their photos and documents a computer or their own mobile device. If you have a smartphone, tablet or camera with photos on it – please bring it, and its USB charging cable, with you!
Note: You must have an email address and bring both your email address and password with you to the program, or be able to access your email from a mobile device or laptop you bring with you.
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2016: Time: 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
*To register for this program call: 607-936-3713 or send an email to: diglit@stls.org.
Creation Station: The SSCL Makerspace is now open the same hours as the library! Creation Station is a place to go tocreate things! Creation Station features a 3 D Printer, creation software, a Cricut Electronic Cutting Machine, scanners that allow you to digitize photos, slides and documents, a binding machine, a laminating machine, a drawing kit, sewing machines, a sewing serger, a wide format printer and more – check it out! Patrons must be trained to use select equipment ask staff for details.
Creation Station Hours Are:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a. m. – 6:00 p. m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Saturday: 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.
One-On-One Personal Technology Appointments:
You can make an appointment with a member of our staff as an individual or for 2-4 people to learn how to use a new computer, e-reader, tablet, smartphone, email, The Internet and more at a variety of times throughout each month. This is a free service the library offers! To make an appointment call: 607-936-3713
The library is handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations contact us in advance of your visit please call us in advance: (607) 936-3713.
All library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library, SSC.
New Creation Station Hours Start Today!
Creation Station, the Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, has new hours as of today – Monday, May 2, 2016!
Patrons above the age of 16 may use the equipment in Creation Station at any time during regular library hours.
So both the library and Creation Station are now open the following hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a. m. – 6:00 p. m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Saturday: 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.
Note: Training is required for some of the equipment in Creation Station — you must be trained before you can use select equipment – including the following equipment:
3 D print software
A/V recording equiment/software
Cricut cutting machine
Laminator
Sewing machines
Sewing serger
&
the Wide format color printer
Training appointments may be made for the main Makerspace equipment with the following Makerspace staff:
3D Printer Software:
Kayla Crane
Tel: 607.936.3713 x 503
Email: cranek@stls.org
A/V Recording & Smart Camera:
Linda Reimer
Tel: 607.936.3713 x 212
Email: reimerl@stls.org
Cricut, Laminator & Comb Binder:
Jenn Gaylor
Tel: 607.936.3713 x 216
Email: gaylorj@stls.org
Sewing Machine & Serger:
Erica Unterman
607-936-3713 x 213 untermane@stls.org
If you have any questions please call us! 607-936-3713
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Newly Added E-Books, Digital Audiobooks & Streaming Videos
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
Join Us For Our Crystal City Creators Series!
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.
Technology Sessions @ Corning Senior Center – April 21 & April 28
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
&
Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to noon
Join us!
Linda, SSCL
Join Us For Pinterest!
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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
Personal Technology Programs @ The Library: April 2016
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.
Newly Added OverDrive Audio Books
Hi everyone, new downloadable audio books have just been added to OverDrive!
For your convenience here’s a like to a PDF list:
Newly Added OverDrive Audio Books March 28, 2016
And here is a pasted copy of the list:
Newly Added OverDrive Audio Books March 28, 2016:
1924: The Year That Made Hitler (unabridged) by Peter Ross Range, Paul Hodgson
The Cold Dish: Walt Longmire Mystery Series, Book 1 (unabridged) by Craig Johnson, George Guidall
Dark Fire: Shardlake Series, Book 2 (unabridged) by C. J. Sansom, Steven Crossley
Death Without Company: Walt Longmire Mystery Series, Book 2 (unabridged) by Craig Johnson, George Guidall
Duke of My Heart: Season for Scandal Series, Book 1 (unabridged) by Kelly Bowen, Ashford McNab
Fevre Dream by George R. R. Martin, Ron Donachie
Fool Moon: The Dresden Files Series, Book 2 (unabridged) by Jim Butcher, James Marsters
The Forbidden Library: Forbidden Library Series, Book 1 (unabridged) by Django Wexler, Cassandra Morris
The Forgetting Time: A Novel (unabridged) by Sharon Guskin, Susan Bennett, David Pittu
The Gangster: Isaac Bell Series, Book 9 (unabridged) by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott, Scott Brick
A Girl’s Guide to Moving On: A Novel (unabridged) by Debbie Macomber, Nancy Linari, Allyson Ryan, Debbie Macomber
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison, Kyle McCarley
The Grownup: A Story by the Author of Gone Girl (unabridged) by Gillian Flynn, Julia Whelan
The High Mountains of Portugal: A Novel (unabridged) by Yann Martel, Mark Bramhall
Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck (unabridged) by Adam Cohen, Dan Woren
Jeremy Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 (unabridged) by Winston Graham, Oliver Hembrough
The Lightkeepers: A Novel (unabridged) by Abby Geni, Xe Sands
Me Before You: Me Before You Series, Book 1 (unabridged) by Jojo Moyes, Susan Lyons, Andrew Wincott, et al.
On My Own by Diane Rehm
The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice Series, Book 1 (unabridged) by John A. Flanagan, John Keating,
Splinter the Silence: Tony Hill/Carol Jordan Series, Book 9 (unabridged) by Val McDermid, Gerard Doyle
St. Peter’s Fair: Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, Book 4 (unabridged) by Ellis Peters, Johanna Ward
The Steel Kiss: Lincoln Rhyme Series, Book 12 (unabridged) by Jeffery Deaver, Edoardo Ballerini
The Swans of Fifth Avenue: A Novel (unabridged) by Melanie Benjamin, Cassandra Campbell, Paul Boehmer
The Widow by Fiona Barton, Hannah Curtis, Nicholas Guy Smith
Have a great day!
Linda, SSCL
3 D Printed Items!
Here are several recently printed 3 D items!
You too can print 3 D items in Creation Station, the library’s makerspace!
You can design your own items using free software including:
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com/
SketchUp
http://www.sketchup.com/
Or, you can select objects to print from the Thingiverse site:
http://www.thingiverse.com/
3 D printing is cool!
Have a great day,
Linda, SSCL
