Chestermere Public Library members now have access to even more downloadable eBooks with 3M Cloud Library. This system is compatible with most Apple and Android phones and devices, and eReaders such as Kobo, Nook and Kindle Fire.
You can also read on your PC or Mac computer. Currently there are over 1700 ebooks to choose from! You can check out up to 10 ebooks at a time and the lending period is 3 weeks. You can also place holds on ebooks which are out.
It seems like everyone is excited to try out the new 3M Cloud Library! As such, a lot of titles are currently checked out and have holds on already.
If you are wondering how to only look at what IS currently available, use the Advanced Filter to select “Available to Check Out” (under the Collections tab or the Search tab). Also, when you are finished with an ebook, please check it back in (under the My Books tab) so that it is available for the next person.
A nice feature of 3M Cloud Library is using the Advanced Filter option “Include books not in library.” This search will return results that include ebooks that are not currently purchased. While you cannot checkout an ebook that is not owned by the Library, you can add it to your wish list. This will submit a request for the Library to purchase the ebook.
To get started, click on the 3M Cloud Library logo at http://www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com
or visit ebook.3m.com/library/trac/. You will need your Library barcode number and pin to login. Having problems? Click on the i symbol for the help page including instruction videos, or come into the Library for hands on help.
Computer Basics for Seniors Course This is a free course being held at the Library through Rocky View Schools Community Learning. The classes will run on Fridays from 10:30am to 12:30pm from May 30 to June 27. Call the Library at (403) 272-9025 to register, or in person at the desk. Learn how to browse the internet, use email and be introduced to Google Docs. This program is funded by: New Horizons for Seniors Program. Register early, space is limited.
New Cool Stuff at the Library Download eBooks from the 3M Cloud Library! Look for our article in this issue for more information or contact the Library today.
Spring Book Sale Thursday, May 1 thru Sunday, May 4 at the Chestermere Public Library Gently used books, CDs and DVDs are now being accepted for our sale.
DON’T BUG ME I’M READING! – Spring Reading Program! The program runs from April 1 through April 30. Ballots for prizes will be given for each Library visit. Prize drawing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2014. All winners will be notified then.
Events:
Story time at the Library: Wednesdays at 10:15 am & Fridays at 11:00 am. Join us for a half hour of stories, songs and more. All ages are welcome!
In Partnership with ParentLink, the Library hosts the following programs:
Toddler Talk/Sign – Mondays at 10:30 am
Baby Talk – Wednesdays at 1:30 pm
Container Gardening Talk with Wade Lester Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30pm. Come join us to hear about the benefits and uses of container gardening for both indoors and outdoors. We will cover how to do it and discuss some of the popular flowering plants and vegetables that can be used in them. Wade Lester is the owner of Garden Scents Garden Center and a Horticulturist with an applied degree in horticulture from Olds College. He has a strong understanding of our local growing climate and its challenges. La Leche League meeting – Thursday, April 24th at 6:30pm.
Roaring Reads!
Preschoolers join Roaring Reads and get rewarded for visiting the library! Card holding members can pick up a Roaring Reads card and get a stamp on your card for each visit (maximum of one stamp per day!). When full (four visits) your card can be traded in for a reading certificate to commemorate your achievement. You can pick up a new Roaring Reads card and start all over again.
Listening Tails
Continues at the Library Tuesdays at 6:00 pm until June 3. It is a program that allows children to read to therapy dogs in order to help improve their reading skills. For more information or to register, please visit www.listeningtails.ca or call Steve King at (403) 272-1623
An annual Chestermere Public Library Family Membership is just $25. Come in and get yours today! Keep up with all the breaking news from your Library – subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter on our website today.
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday 10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am — 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am — 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am — 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Saturday* 10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sunday** 12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
*Closed on statutory holidays and long weekends.
**Closed Sundays during the summer. The last open Sunday is June 22.
