Thank You
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The Montgomery County commissioners have announced that funding for your library has been restored in the 2012 county budget. We thank you, our patrons, friends, and community for your support. |
Yoga Class
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This is a rejuvenating class that is open to all levels - a great opportunity to invite yoga into your life. Every Friday Starting January 6th through January 27th from 1 to 2p.m. in the Community Room. Only $20 for 4 classes or $6 walk-in fee per class. For more info click here. |
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eReader Program
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This Program will focus on the Kindle, Kindle Fire and Kindle App for an iPad. We will present what is needed to borrow a library eBook and demonstrate how to borrow and download a book, how to browse the digital collection and how to manage your digital account.
This program is free but preregistration is required. You can register online or call the Computer Lab, 610-278-5100 ext 141. Wednesday, February 1st from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. PLEASE NOTE: A similar program will be presented on February 22nd from 6-7:30pm for those with non-Kindle devices. Register online or call the Computer Lab. |
Wine and Cheese Reception
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Please join us, the Friends of Montgomery District Library Center, for a wine and cheese reception for our members. This event will take place in the library on Saturday, March 31, at 1PM. Enjoy entertainment, a silent auction, door prizes, light fare, a tour of the library, and meet the board members. At this free event, you can renew your membership or become a member of the Friends for the first time. Membership forms will be available. This event is for current members of the Friends of Montgomery District Library Center and for those who would like to join our organization that day. |
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Adopt-A-Book
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Help the library purchase a much needed item for the collection by Adopting-A-Book @ The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. Honor a family member, a friend, yourself, or a special event. Click here for the Adopt-A-Book printable form. Your donations are gratefully received by the library and are tax deductible. |
Mobile Access to Online Catalog
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MCLINC Mobile provides a simple interface to the online catalog that has been optimized for mobile devices. To access the mobile site, click http://spica.mclinc.org/mobile For a detailed User Guide click here. |
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New at Our Library
Sign up to receive a weekly Wowbrary newsletter about new additions to our collection and exciting events at the library.
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Free Online ReferenceUSA Database Training
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Designed for the patron new to using the database, this hour-long session, ReferenceUSA Search Essentials, will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. The training will cover the Four Essentials anyone, particularly anyone new to ReferenceUSA, would want to know in order to be successful in using the resource. Lots of time will be reserved at the end of the session for questions. For more information and links to register online click here. |
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Cookbooks for Sale
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The cookbook “Recipes and Remembrances” is
a collection of 300 homemade recipes from local community members.
The book is published in honor of the 200th anniversary of the
Borough of Norristown and is available for purchase at the library for $12.00. Book sales benefit the Norristown Bicentennial Celebration.
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Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library and its Bookmobile GET REAL!
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A new project of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA called “Get REAL-Regional Education Assisting Life Long Learning” is bringing magnification technologies to select bookmobiles and library locations across Pennsylvania. MC-NPL and its bookmobiles are the recipients of several assistive technology magnifiers for the sight impaired. Visitors to the two full-service mobile libraries and Words-on-Wheels Senior Adult bookmobile will find a portable video magnifier called the "Ruby" designed to make reading easier for people with visual impairment. The very user-friendly equipment will be available for check-out to patrons with a valid library card. The main library is receiving a larger size video magnifier (sometimes called a closed circuit television “CCTV”) as well as an adapted computer work station equipped for people who need assistance accessing electronic text. For more information about the Get REAL project, including information about the equipment, go to the website of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University:www.disabilities.temple.edu or contact project coordinator Jamie A. Prioli, ATP at Jamie.Prioli@temple.edu or 215-204-5974 (voice), 866-268-0579 (TTY). |
Education Improvement Tax Credit
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The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library has been approved as an Educational Improvment Organization under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Please click here for information on making a donation. |
What's On Display
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Artwork on display for the month of January is by students from Eisenhower Middle School.
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New Information About Genealogy and Local History Research
New Online Resource
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Booklist Onlinecontains over 120,000 reviews of books and electronic media. Book reviews date back to 1992. Features such as recommended reading lists, read-alikes, and readers' blogs make it a useful tool for people searching for the perfect book.Click here to visit and use Booklist Online. |
NEW! eBooks are here!
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Your library now has eBooks. Please click on the download audio books button above to access the library's digital audio collection and the new eBook collection. |
At Upper Perkiomen…
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“Clip a Little, Save a Lot” Jan 11 at 7:00 pm. Clipping coupons can save you hundreds of dollars on your household budget. Get tips on where to find coupons and how to use them to your fullest advantage. Family Fun Night Jan 19 6:30. Home Sweet Home! Come out and play Human Parcheesi. Your family members are the pieces in this fun family night activity! At Royersford…
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TumbleBookLibrary
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TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. |
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Support Your Library
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JustGive.org is underwritten by corporate sponsors, and provides secure online opportunities for people to contribute to their favorite charities via credit cards. A 3% processing fee is deducted from your gift to cover credit card processing fees. For example, if you were to contribute $10, the library would receive a donation of $9.70. For more information about JustGive and other ways to help your library, please click here. |
Wireless Access
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The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is pleased to announce the availability of free wireless access. Wireless access is available at the library and the four branches of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. Please click here for more information. |
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New Database
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Check out our new collection of World Book databases with information for students, parents and teachers. Resources are in both English and Spanish. For more information click here. |
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Federal Depository
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Since 1969 the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library has been a selective depository for documents published by the Federal government. Please click here for more information. |
At Perkiomen Valley…Year of the Dragon – Sat., Jan. 21 at 10:30 am. Ages 3-6 with adult. Celebrate Chinese New Year with stories, snacks and a craft! Registration requested. Sign up at the library or call 610-287-8360 to register. Evening Book Discussion – Tues., Jan. 24 at 7:00 pm. Join us for a discussion of No! I Don't Want to Join A Book Club by Virginia Ironside. Why grow old gracefully, when you can do it disgracefully? Marie Sharp has turned sixty - but that doesn't mean she's turned soft. Copies are available at the library. Yoga - Mondays, Jan 9 to 30 at 7:00 pm. Teens and adults. $5 minimum donation per class. (100% of the proceeds benefit the library!) Join Adjoa Amoah Aggrey, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome! Space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 610-287-8360 to register. Email questions to yoga.vaayu@gmail.com. |
At Conshohocken…2nd Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover Wednesday, January 4 at 7:00pm. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. After Miss Lorraine’s stories and crafts, tuck the animals in and say goodnight. Come back in after 1:00pm the next day to pick them up and find out what mischief they got into during the night! The Conshohocken Art League presents two Art Workshops at the Conshohocken Free Library. Wednesday, January 11 from 7 - 8pm - Art Workshop for Children ages 5 – 11. And Saturday, January 14 from 10:30am to 12:00pm - Art Workshop for Adults. Learn to paint flowers in the style of Georgia O’Keefe. All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required. Call 610-825-1656 to register. |
Downloadable Audio Books
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Computer Lab News Registration has begun for classes starting in January 2012. For more information about our classes click here. |
