CHECK OUT AN EREADER AT THE LIBRARY
Thanks to funding from a grant from the Randolph J. and Estelle M. Dorn Foundation, we are proud to offer an eReader lending program to Sandusky Library cardholders. Twenty-four Barnes and Noble NOOK eReaders have been purchased and are preloaded with 28 eBooks (from The New York Times Best Seller List: Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, and Young Adult, as well as eBooks that correspond with the Library’s ongoing book discussions). The eReaders can be checked out for ten days. Sandusky Library is the fourth library in the CLEVNET system to offer eReader lending. To borrow an eReader or for more information, stop by the Library’s Reader’s Advisory Desk or call 419-625-3834.
EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, MUSIC and VIDEO, OH MY!
Sandusky Library is proud to offer you best-selling and classic eBooks, audiobooks, music and video available 24/7 from CLEVNET's eMedia website - http://dlc.clevnet.org.
You can browse the collection, check out with your library card, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices and compatible eReaders! To get started, you will need to install free software. For audiobooks, music, and video: OverDrive® Media Console™. To read eBooks, you’ll need Adobe® Digital Editions. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including iPod®, iPad®, Barnes & Noble NOOK™, Sony® Reader™, and many others. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!
FOLLETT HOUSE MUSEUM HOURS
The Museum is CLOSED January through March. However, to schedule a school or group tour, call the Library at 419-625-3834. Admission is free.
FREEGAL - POPULAR MP3 MUSIC!
Sandusky Library cardholders may download three songs from the Freegal music site each week. Freegal Music contains over 500,000 songs from Sony Music artists, including current hits like Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had", Brad Paisley's "Remind Me", Jackie Evancho's "All I Ask of You" and Hot Chelle Rae's "Tonight Tonight". New music is added to the collection daily. Best of all, the music can be played on all MP3 devices and you get to keep it!
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LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
SCRABBLE RABBLE
Whether you have a way with words or want to use each letter a bit better, join our Scrabble Rabble. Tim Balduff will hold a four-week scrabble program on Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. With three levels of play (Beginner, Novice, Expert), this program promises to be full of fun for everyone from grades 6 to adults! A limited number of sets are available so please call to register. To register, call 419-625-3834.
AFTERSCHOOL ADVENTURES
Monthly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
January 26: Game Day (Wii and board games)
This special afterschool program is for students in grades K-3. Each month, we’ll have a different activity every month. Registration is requested and begins one week before each program.
BEGINNING SPANISH
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3
Give your child the fun experience of learning a new language. Ana Sanchez will introduce children to the art of learning Spanish. Classes, for grades 1-5, are 40 minutes long.
Registration is required.
LESSONS FROM LORENA: LIVING WITH AUTISM
Saturday, January 28 - 2:30 p.m.
When most people imagine a newborn baby girl, they think of bows, ballet lessons, and future boyfriend issues. Kim Stults was no different...until her daughter, Lorena, was born. Kim knew something was wrong, and after countless doctor visits and therapy sessions, Lorena’s diagnosis as autistic was confirmed. Her book, Lessons from Lorena: Living with Autism (which will be available for purchase) chronicles the painful years Kim and her family faced before Lorena was finally pronounced autistic at age five and offers experienced advice from the mother of an autistic child. Registration is not required.
FAMILY STORYTIME
A 30-minute program for all ages and is a drop-in session held on one Saturday every month. It includes a craft. Join us on Saturday, January 28, at 2:30 p.m. An adult is required to attend.
LANGE TRUST EVENT:
FREDERICK DOUGLASS -- IN THE SHADOW OF SLAVERY
In commemoration of Douglass’ visit to speak in Sandusky in 1864
Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m.
Sandusky State Theatre
Film and Broadway star Mel Johnson, Jr. (Total Recall, The Lion King, and others) will perform his one-man play Frederick Douglass -- In The Shadow of Slavery. Frederick Douglass ascended from the chains of a plantation slave to become advisor to eight presidents in the greatest success story in American history. This play is free to Erie County residents and tickets are not required. This play is funded by the Lange Trust of Sandusky Library.
INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
Mondays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Have you always wanted to learn a new language? Start the New Year with a fun challenge and join Ana Sanchez as she teaches this free introductory class for adults. Registration is required.
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