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If you’re interested in learning more about the Linux OS, and would like to install it on an old computer you have at home — join us for our April Linux Installation Festival!

The Fest will be held on Thursday, April 9 and run from 4 – 6 p.m.

C.C.C. Computer Science student Brandon Smith will be your main host and will be supported by the Digital Literacy Staff.

Adult Services & Digital Literacy Programs Week of March 16, 2015:

Tuesday, March 17, 2015:

Joy Unleashed Workshop Series: Are you ready for a change? Learn and practice ten behaviors that can make your life happier and more satisfying. Sessions include a presentation, discussion and sharing. Bring a bagged lunch, if you wish. Beverages provided.

Series is based on the book, The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Martha Beck.

Registration is required. To register please drop by the library or give us call at: 607-936-3713.

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 19, 2015:

Intermediate iPad Workshop: Our Intermediate iPad Workshop, takes attendees on a tour of some of the more advanced features of the iPad. We go over Siri settings, keyboard layout options, renaming your iPad, enabling & using Bluetooth devices, how to make phone calls from your iPad, how to use AirPlay (in conjunction with an Apple TV box) to stream music and videos from your iPad to your TV and more. Join us!

Date & Time of Intermediate iPad Workshop: Thursday, March 19, 2015: 10 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Spin A Yarn: Bring in a knitting or crochet project you are working on, get instructions or help or use club materials to make something for a greater good. For more details, call (607)936-3713. All skill levels welcome

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Creative Writer’s Group:  Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 20, 2015:

Friday Night Free Film: Dangerous Minds (1995): Top Hollywood star Michelle Pfeiffer (I AM SAM, WHAT LIES BENEATH) is the driving force behind this gripping and uplifting smash hit! Based on an incredible true-life story — Pfeiffer is former U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, a first-time high school teacher assigned to a class of tough but smart inner city students. When conventional methods fail to reach them, the feisty Ms. Johnson tries the unconventional — defying the rules and creating her own curriculum! In the process, she instills a new self-confidence in her students — motivating them toward their greatest potential. Critically acclaimed and powered by a riveting star performance, DANGEROUS MINDS is hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing entertainment you won’t soon forget! MPAA Rating: R. Run Time: 99 minutes.

Library doors open at 6:45 p.m. to admit film goers and the movie starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Join us!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112792/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Have a great week!

Linda
Southeast Steuben County Library

Note:

If you’d like to be added to our weekly Adult Services & Digital Literacy (aka personal technology) programs email notification list simply send an email to us at: corninglibrarian@gmail.com

The Computer Club will offer patrons the opportunity to bring in their own computers and ask questions or offer suggestions and comments about anything they like within the world of computing to other patrons including the best software, hardware, websites and other computing usage tips!

Computer newbies are encouraged to drop into any session with their questions large and small! If you have question about how to use a computer, software or the Internet feel free to drop by any Computer Club session; you can bring your own equipment or use ours.

And just to reiterate the Computer Club is a drop in club available to everyone! We’ll have a handful of PCs and Macs set up for patrons to use or you can bring your own equipment.

Our new Computer Club will be held the first and third Thursday of each month, staring April 2, 2015, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Contact that SSCL Digital Literacy Services Dept. for additional information at: 607-936-3713 or by sending an email to: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG

Here’s the Spring Computer Club Schedule:

April 2

April 16

May 7

May 21

June 4

June 18

Have a great day!

Linda, SSCL

Did you know the library offers a Monthly Science Fiction Film at the library? We do! The Digital Literacy Services staff host the film showing which always relates to technology in some way.

And this Friday, March 13 – we’re showing “Starman” with Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen.

A fun time will be had!

Join us! It is free to attend the film and refreshments will be provided!

And if you’ve never seen Starman — here’s a description of the plot:

Starman (1984): Director John Carpenter presents a romantic science fiction odyssey starring Jeff Bridges as an innocent alien from a distant planet who learns what it means to be a man in love and. When his spacecraft is shot down over Wisconsin, Starman (Bridges) arrives at the remote cabin of a distraught young widow, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen), and clones the form of her dead husband. The alien convinces Jenny to drive him to Arizona, explaining that if he isn’t able to get there to be picked up by his people he will die. Hot on their trail are government agents, intent on capturing the alien, dead or alive. En route, Starman demonstrates the power of universal love, while Jenny rediscovers her human feelings for passion. MPAA Rating: PG. Run Time: 115 minutes. Technology Subject: Extraterrestrial life.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088172/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Have a great day!
Linda, SSCL

There is one neat Digital Literacy programs scheduled for the rest of the week, our monthly science fiction film on Friday, and, there are some really cool Adult Services & Teen Tech programs going on this week at the library which are also included on this list!

And remember, you can make an appointment for a free one-on-one session with a member of our Digital Literacy Services staff if you have questions about how to use a new laptop, smartphone, e-reader, tablet or software that you just acquired! Just drop by the library, give us a call at: 607-936-3713 or send us an email at: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG

Wednesday, March 11, 2015:

Teen Tech Week: Libraries are for Making: 3D Printing: Create a customized object using 3D printing software. Printed items will need to be picked up at a later date as 3D printing takes some time.

Registration is required. To register please call 936-3713 ext. 503 or stop by the Children’s Dept. in the library.

Time:  3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 12, 2015:

Teen Tech Week: Libraries are for Making: Tech Repurposed: Create new life for old and outdated technology by making floppy disk books, resistor jewelry and more.

Registration is required. To register please call 936-3713 ext. 503 or stop by the Children’s Dept. in the library.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Adult Creative Writers Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 13, 2015:

Monthly Science Fiction (Technology) Movie: Starman (1984): Director John Carpenter presents a romantic science fiction odyssey starring Jeff Bridges as an innocent alien from a distant planet who learns what it means to be a man in love and. When his spacecraft is shot down over Wisconsin, Starman (Bridges) arrives at the remote cabin of a distraught young widow, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen), and clones the form of her dead husband. The alien convinces Jenny to drive him to Arizona, explaining that if he isn’t able to get there to be picked up by his people he will die. Hot on their trail are government agents, intent on capturing the alien, dead or alive. En-route, Starman demonstrates the power of universal love, while Jenny rediscovers her human feelings for passion. MPAA Rating: PG. Run Time: 115 minutes. Technology Subject: Extraterrestrial life.

The Monthly Science Fiction movie is hosted by the SSCL Digital Literacy Services staff.

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Have a great week!

Linda, SSCL

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Joy Unleashed Workshop Series: Are you ready for a change? Learn and practice ten behaviors that can make your life happier and more satisfying. Sessions include a presentation, discussion and sharing. Bring a bagged lunch, if you wish. Beverages provided.

Series is based on the book, The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Martha Beck.

Registration is required. To register please drop by the library or give us call at: 607-936-3713.

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Free Software Workshop: We’ll focus on useful software that you can download and use on your computer for free! Some of the software we’ll showcase includes: CCleaner, Malware Bytes, anti-virus software, GIMP, Picasa and more! Join us!

Registration is required. To register please drop by the library or give us call at: 607-936-3713.

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spin A Yarn: Bring in a knitting or crochet project you are working on, get instructions or help or use club materials to make something for a greater good. For more details, call (607)936-3713. All skill levels welcome

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Creative Writer’s Group: Bring in a knitting or crochet project you are working on, get instructions or help or use club materials to make something for a greater good. For more details, call (607)936-3713.

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Friday Night Free Film: Gloria (2013): A vibrant Chilean divorcée falls for a handsome ex-naval officer, but finds any chance for lasting happiness hinging on her willingness to confront a painful chapter from her past. In the wake of her divorce, 58-year-old Gloria Paulina García is determined to live her life to the fullest. Her children have all grown up and moved out, so rather than sit home alone, Gloria spends much of her time at local nightclubs and singles parties. Later, just when Gloria has started to realize that her active new lifestyle offers precious little emotional sustenance, she’s swept off her feet by a dashing former naval officer in his sixties. Before long she’s dreaming of a bright future with him. But true love never comes easy, and before Gloria can enjoy her twilight years with the man who makes her feel truly fulfilled, she must make peace with a harsh truth that could drive him away forever.

MPAA Rating: R. Run Time: 110 minutes.

Note: This is a Chilean film and is Rated R for “sexual content, some graphic nudity, drug use and language.” Viewer’s discretion is advised. No attendees under age 17 will be admitted without parent or guardian consent.

The doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the film stars at 7:00 p.m. sharp.

Join us!

Saturday, March 7, 2015

March of Dimes Knit-a-thon Benefit: Come to the SSC Library on March 7 from 11 am – 2 pm and knit or crochet booties or hats for babies. This program benefits the March of Dimes. For questions, call Michelle Wells, Adult Services Director at the library at 607.936.3713 ext. 209.

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Quarterly Crafting: Learn a quick hand stitched 9 path square quilt piece that can be turned into a hot pad or purse. Or choose among the materials to make something else. As always, there will be veggies, pizza and dessert as well as relaxed conversation.

Come create with us! Made possible by the Friends of the library, S.S.C. please call 936-3713 x502 to sign-up so we know how much food to order!

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Southeast Steuben County Library and we thank them for their support!

 The library is handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations, please call us in advance:

(607) 936-3713.

Have a great day!

Linda, SSCL

Here are a few interesting tech stories you might have missed in the last 10 days:

Two Articles On A New Computer Board (The Raspberry Pi 2) Coming Soon To Library Programs In Your Area!

1. A. Article 1 is from the Wall Street Journal and offer some examples of what you can do with a $35 basic computer board: called the Raspberry Pi 2 – the article includes a neat video clip that has your WSJ hostess Joanna Stern showing off some of the cool things she did with her Raspberry Pi 2!

Here’s the link to the article:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/raspberry-pi-2-review-a-35-computer-can-do-a-heck-of-a-lot-1424200008

Stern, Joanna. (2015, February 17). Raspberry Pi 2 Review: A $35 Computer Can Do a Heck of a Lot

An open-source computer that encourages you to look inside. Wall Street Journal. Online. Accessed February 20, 201

1. B. And a second neat article on what you can do with the Raspberry Pi 2 from ZDNET:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/hands-on-with-the-raspberry-pi-2/

Watson, J. A. (2015, February 18). Hands-On with the Raspberry Pi 2. ZDNET. Online. Accessed February 18, 2015.

2. Apple Developing Electric Car? Apple hasn’t commented on this but the tech rumor mill is a-buzz with word that Apple is developing an electric car and for the reasons why the rumor mill is buzzing with this topic The Wall Street Journal offers some solid info on just why this may indeed be so!

Here is the link:

http://www.wsj.com/video/apple-deploys-workers-to-take-on-tesla-in-electric-cars/253CD5CF-F95A-4288-A480-8264B464069C.html

3. Smart Doorbells: The Wall Street Journal also offered a cool article in the last week on the subject of just what a Smart Doorbell can do for you – which is cool!

Here’s the link to the article:

http://www.wsj.com/video/what-can-a-smart-doorbell-do-for-you/41C5B485-3597-4395-87BB-61D1761BDE85.html

4. Microsoft Mobile: Microsoft has recently made a great expansion into the world of mobile devices and New York Times tech columnist Nick Wingfield offers insight into the reasons why – here’s the link to the article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/technology/personaltech/microsoft-has-suddenly-gotten-serious-with-mobile.html?ref=technology&_r=0

Wingfield, Nick. (2015, February 18). Microsoft Has Suddenly Gotten Serious With Mobile. The New York Times. Online. Accessed February 18, 2015.

5. Net Neutrality: Two articles on the subject of Net Neutrality one from NPR and the other from New York Times; both articles offer the Net Neutrality basics — that the term “Net Neutrality” basically means two major things for the Internet using public that A. Internet Service Providers (or ISPs for short) will not be allowed to slow down Internet speeds for individual Internet users, companies or websites and B. that ISPs will not be allowed to block Internet users access to any websites.

5. A. The first article is from NPR and it discusses the new F.C.C. reclassification of the Internet as a public utility which was approved today (2-26-15):

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/02/26/389259382/net-neutrality-up-for-vote-today-by-fccboard?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150226

Chappell, Bill. (2015, February 26). FCC Approves Net Neutrality Rules For ‘Open Internet.’ NPR. Online. Accessed February 26, 2015.

5. B. And the second article is from the New York Times and it too discusses the F.C.C. ruling and both the pro and con sides of the argument for and against Net Neutrality:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/technology/net-neutrality-fcc-vote-internet-utility.html?_r=0

Ruiz, Rebecca., & Lohr, Steve. (2015, February 26). In Net Neutrality Victory, F.C.C. Classifies Broadband Internet Service as a Public Utility.

6. Apple Announces New Press Event: Apple has announced a new press even to unveil new products. The event will be held on march 9 and is likely to showcase the new Apple Watch – here’s the link:

http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/apple-invites-press-to-march-9-spring-forward-event/

Tibken, Shara. (2015, February 26). Apple Watch time? Company sets March 9 ‘spring forward’ event

Apple likely will show off its high-tech watch next month ahead of the wearable’s April release. Other possibilities? An updated Apple TV or an “iPad Pro.” CNET. Online. Accessed February 26, 2015.

7. The Importance of Passwords: NPR offered an article the stressed the importance of both changing your online password on a regular basis and on creating complex passwords that are harder for Internet mischief makers to hack — here’s the link:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2015/02/17/386769557/you-might-want-to-take-another-pass-at-your-passwords

Noguchi, Yuki. (2015, February 17). You Might Want To Take Another Pass At Your Passwords. NPR. Online. Accessed February 18, 2015.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015:

Joy Unleashed Workshop Series: Are you ready for a change? Learn and practice ten behaviors that can make your life happier and more satisfying. Sessions include a presentation, discussion and sharing. Bring a bagged lunch, if you wish. Beverages provided.

Series is based on the book, The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Martha Beck.

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

3 D Printer Program: Smartphone Cases & Stands: This program will include a brief 3 D Printer presentation and then attendees will be select & modify templates for smartphone cases & stands from the Makerbot companion website Thingiverse.

Note: Because the 3 D Printer Process takes a while – attendees will have to pick up their creations at a later date.

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Registration is required for the two programs listed above; to register stop in the library, give us a call at 607-936-3713 or send an email to us at: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG

Thursday, February 26, 2015:

Adult Creative Writers Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Have a great day!
Linda, SSCL

Did  You Know We Have Circulating E-Readers @ The Library?

We do!

We have e-readers that are pre-loaded with small self contained libraries of e-books in genre categories including: Fiction, Mysteries, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure and Young Adult.

And we just added some new e-books to our circulating e-readers!

Here’s a link to a PDF of the list:

New Circulating E-Reader Content February 19, 2015 w new graphics

And here are some photos!

Please feel free to share this information!

And if have questions about our circulating e-readers or anything relating to the handout please let me know!

You can contact me by replying to this posting, posting something on our Facebook page or simply sending an email to me at: REIMERL@STLS.ORG

Have a great day!

Linda