OneClick Digital: New Combined App

One App to Rule Them All
If you're a fan of electronic content, RBDigital has made our OneClick service easier to use. The new OneClickdigital app offers you the ability to view all of your digital content in one place. Search, checkout, place holds, listen and read, all from the app. Additionally, an Adobe ID is no longer required to access eBook content. To all of this, we say hooray!

e-Books
If you had been using the original OneClickdigital eReader app for e-Books, you will need to install and use the new combined app. There is messaging to indicate the shut-off date within the existing eReader app, as well as links to the new app in the app store(s).

e-Audio
If you are using the original OneClickdigital app for e-audio, you should have already received the required update for the new, combined app, and will not need to delete anything or make any additional modifications.

Instructional Video
Here's a brief instructional video on how to use the new combined app. We hope you enjoy these latest improvements. Start reading and listening today!


New OneClickdigital Combined App from RBdigital from Recorded Books on Vimeo.

Learning Opportunity: The Great Courses

The Great Courses @ your library
Check out our new and growing collection of The Great Courses on CD audio. The Great Courses offer an excellent way to educate yourself on a topic, be it to satisfy a mild curiosity or a burning desire for knowledge. Each title features lectures taught by the best professors that leading colleges and universities have to offer. You can learn at your own pace, press pause or rewind if necessary, with no pressure and no grades!

Here's a quick list of The Great Courses ready for checkout:

1066: The Year That Changed Everything
If you were to look back at hundreds of years of history in search of the one critical moment after which the history of the English-speaking world would never be the same again, it would undoubtedly be the year 1066. It was during this pivotal time that an event occurred that would have untold ramifications for the European continent: the Norman Conquest of England.

A History of Hitler's Empire
Know thy enemy. That's what the wisdom of history teaches us. And Adolf Hitler was surely the greatest enemy ever faced by modern civilization. Over half a century later, the horror and fascination still linger.

Elements of Jazz: From Cakewalks to Fusion
The uniquely American music and art form, jazz, is one of America's great contributions to world culture. Now you can learn the basics of jazz and its history in a course as free-flowing and original as jazz itself.

The Myths of Nutrition and Fitness
More than anything else, the cornerstone of a long, healthy, and happy life is the scientifically proven link between fitness and nutrition. When you take advantage of this powerful link—by practicing good nutritional eating habits and by keeping your body active—you're improving your chances of success in meeting your personal wellness goals, whether it's losing a few pounds or maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Thinking Like and Economist: A Guide to Rational Decision Making
Economic forces are everywhere around you. You're made aware of that whenever you reach for your wallet, apply for a loan, shop for health care, or try to figure out the best credit card to carry. But that doesn't mean you need to passively accept whatever outcome those forces might press upon you. Instead, you can learn how to use a small handful of basic nuts-and-bolts principles to turn those same forces to your own advantage.$

Course descriptions courtesy of The Great Courses

October 2015: National Bullying Prevention Month

Image Courtesy of Learners Edge

Be Aware: Learn About It, Read About It, Think About It, Talk About It
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and we've been rounding up titles of great books that speak to the subject and which may help open a kid-to-kid -- or a much larger family or community conversation. A quick list of suggested titles about this tough subject follows, with direct and more nuanced titles recommended for later elementary and early middle school grade readers and their families.

Books for Later Elementary and Early Middle School Grades

Cyber Bullying by Nick Hunter • Wonder by R.J. Palacio • Jake & Lily by Jerry Spinelli • Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel • Blubber by Judy Blume • The Truth About Truman School by Dori Hillstad Butler

Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai • Where I Belong by Mary Downing Hahn • Set the Record Straight by Rachel Wise • Hoot by Carl Hiaasen • The Survival Guide to Bullying by Aija Mayrock • Hokey Pokey by Jerry Spinelli

The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale • Bully on Campus & Online by Kim Etingoff • Chrissa by Mary Casanova • Hot Hand by Mike Lupica • I'm Even Funnier: a Middle School Story by James Patterson • Max Quigley: Technically Not a Bully by James Roy

Later This Week During National Bullying Prevention Month, 2015: 
Books for Young Adults

An Evening With Sydney Sherman, Spiritual Medium & Author

Sydney Sherman

Author! Author! An Evening with Sydney Sherman
Sydney Sherman, author of You Are Not Alone, returns to the library for an evening presentation that delves into the subject of the afterlife.

Program Overview
Ms. Sherman will discuss how all cultures to some degree believe in an afterlife; how the media effects our beliefs, and why and what we believe about the paranormal and the afterlife in a reality beyond her own.

Ms. Sherman's talk will approach the idea of the afterlife -- and the subjects of spirits and ghosts -- with a healthy dose of common sense which encourages skepticism of paranormal claims unless or until they can be substantiated. She will also draw distinctions between myths and the paranormal; recount experiences with spirits, and offer hints to avoid falling prey to the frauds in the paranormal field.

Program Schedule
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Advanced Registration Required
The program starts earlier than most evening library programs to allow time for Q&A and conversation with the author. Register for the program by phoning the library at 860.267.6621 or register online.

Stand Up! National Bullying Prevention Month, 2015

October 2015: National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and a great time to share and discuss books about what can be a sensitive, complex and painful subject. We here offer a quick list of books for young children which may help forward conversation with kids who have been bullied -- or kids who may be bullies themselves -- and the overriding power of friendship.


Books for the Very Young Through Early Elementary Grades

You're Mean, Lily Jean! by Frieda Wishinsky
The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts •  My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig • Pinduli by Janell Cannon • Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean by Jane Lynch

The Bully Goat Grim: a Maynard Moose Tale as told to Willy Clafin
Red by Jan De Kinder
Lion vs. Rabbit by Alex Latimer • Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester • Better Than You by Trudy Ludwig • The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

My Heart is Laughing by Rose Lagercrantz • Stick & Stone by Beth Perry • Bully by Patricia Polacco • Llama • Bullying by Lucia Raatma • How Can I Deal With Bullying?: a Book about Respect by Sandy Donovan

Later This Week During National Bullying Prevention Month, 2015: 
Books for Later Elementary and Early Middle School Grades

October Concert Features Instrumental Guitarist Peter Biedermann

Peter Biedermann

Love Music? Find It Here!
The East Hampton Public Library is proud to present another in its 2015-2016 Saturday Afternoon Concert Series. All concerts are free, open to the public, and held in the library Community Room. Join us!

Instrumental Guitarist Peter Biedermann
Saturday, October 10, 2PM
Peter Biedermann performs original acoustic finger-style pieces in unique tunings on various 6 and 12 string guitars. The architecture of the music is melodic and rhythmic; combining compositional structure and improvisation that embraces the influences of the last 50+ years of finger style acoustic guitar playing. Fans of artists such as Alex de Grassi, John Fahey, Bert Jansch, Leo Kottke, Ralph Towner and Michael Hedges will enjoy this music.

About Mr. Biedermann
Peter has been writing and performing original instrumental music for over 30 years covering a number of genres in the electronic and acoustic fields. His background includes stints in various group settings; most notably the bands PING, White Light, Serious Fun, Magic Spot and Amalgamation. The common thread throughout his career is crossing the boundaries of various genres including jazz, world, folk, and rock, while using acoustic and electronic instrumentation in unique ways. Mr. Biedermann began focusing on performing original solo instrumentals in 2000.

Give a Listen

Summer Reading 2015: Every Hero Has a Story, Unmask! or Escape the Ordinary!

Every Hero Has a Story! What Will Your Story Be?
Summer reading season at the East Hampton Public Library CT, 2015 edition, officially opens on Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. sharp. Join us and welcome a summer filled with great books, a BIG board game and incentive program for kids; a school supply incentive program for middle-grade readers, and yes, an incentive program for high school and adult readers.

Our Board Game
Make your way through a cityscape using a chance roll of the die plus strategy. Move to 'make it' spaces and show what you can do! Small prizes and tickets to a Barnes & Noble gift card giveaway will be awarded along the way with drawing for four $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards scheduled on Saturday, August 15.

Summer Reading Lists
This year, East Hampton Public School students at all levels are invited to consult one consolidated list of recommended summer reading titles compiled for the Connecticut State Department of Education by Linda Williams, Connecticut State Library.

Grades K-2 -- Grades 3-4 -- Grades 5-6 -- Grades 7-8 -- Grades 9-12

Each grade-level list gives plot summaries for featured books, including favorites and classics, plus a list of series titles you might like to read your way through over the summer. You can find copies of the list(s) plus additional information about the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge at the library or by clicking here.

2016 Nutmeg Book Nominees
Do you know about Nutmeg Books? If you've inadvertently missed this cruise to great summer reads, here's an all aboard pass to a selection of titles nominated by school and public librarians and yes, student readers! And the nominees are:

Elementary 2016 Nominees -- Intermediate 2016 Nominees -- Teen 2016 Nominees -- High School 2016 Nominees

You can find copies of the Nutmeg lists, which include plot summaries, at the library or you can click here.

The Joy of Summer? Read as a Family and Register Today!
Register for the program here then use the site to track your personal success at making reading for pleasure -- and just because you want to -- a part of your summer.

Throughout the summer, we'll be posting here and on our library Facebook page about how to connect to your next great read -- suggested, required, or maybe -- just your choice.

We'll also keep you informed about regarded titles in a different format (e-book and e-audio), all sure to strike your fancy.

East Hampton CT: Power Down, Solar Up Campaign, 2015

Energy Efficiency Matters
The Town of East Hampton has endorsed the East Hampton Power Down, Solar Up campaign in line with our community's continuous commitment to improving quality of life by promoting energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy.

Power Down/Solar Up: FREE Workshop
Join your fellow energy curious and conscious neighbors and friends for a free workshop hosted by the Town's Clean Energy Task Force. The workshop will be held at the East Hampton Public Library on Thursday, May 14, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

If you did not receive a by mail flyer outlining workshop details or if you set it aside for later review, click here to put workshop details at the top of your must see list!

Workshop Details
During the workshop you can meet with approved energy experts, discuss your energy concerns, and explore the how to make your home or business more energy efficient. These experts can also provide guidance on how to take advantage of federal tax credits, Energize Connecticut rebates, loan and lease options.

Also on hand will be representatives from Aegis Solar and New England Conservation Services.

Register for the FREE Workshop
Yes, it would be good to let the Clean Energy Task Force know if you plan to attend the workshop. Click here to register.

Saturday Afternoon Concert with Caryn Lin

Bach 2 Rock!
Join us at the library for an afternoon concert and a unique musical experience on Saturday, April 25, in the library Community Room. We are so proud to be welcoming Caryn Lin to East Hampton!

Welcome Caryn Lyn
Bach was a master of harmony and counterpoint but he had to rely on other musicians to create the full effect of his music. Thanks to modern technology, Caryn Lin doesn't have that problem. Caryn uses the five string electric violin and sound effects to transcend that "solo" sound by doing what is called "looping," creating sound loops live that she adds to and embellishes. In essence, she plays live duos and trios with herself  -- but not without some help from the audience!

Concert Start Time

The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the library Community Room. All are welcomed and for seating purposes, please let us know if you plan to attend.
Click to register: http://tinyurl.com/qj8qozt

More about Caryn Lin here.

"Dash for the Stash" Financial Literacy Program at the EHPLCT

Take a Chance to Win a $1,000 IRA!
Public libraries and other institutions in the District of Columbia and five states -- Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska -- are participating in the DASH for the STASH investor education/protection program and contest taking place April 15 through May 15, 2015. The East Hampton Public Library CT is one of the participating libraries.

Why DASH for the STASH?
The primary goal of the program is to arm investors, particularly young investors age 20-35, with unbiased, non-commercial information needed to make crucial investing decisions. DASH for the STASH focuses on four areas – financial fraud, building a nest egg, selecting financial advisers, and the cost of investment fees – all topics about which many investors need to learn more.

A randomly selected DASH for the STASH winner in each participating state and the District of Columbia will be awarded $1,000 to open or add to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). We suggest you go for it!

How to Play DASH for the STASH
It's easy enough to play DASH for the STASH which works like a scavenger hunt.

Read the 4 posters located in the library lobby. On each poster there is a QR code. Scan the code or enter the URL under the code to go to a quiz question. Each poster leads to a different quiz but you must play the quiz on all four posters to win. Leave your answer (and your email address). That's it!

In Connecticut, DASH for the STASH is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Banking and the Investor Protection Institute.

National Car Care Month

Squeaky Wheels?
Your car has a way of telling you when there might be a problem. We're certainly not mechanics but some preliminary car care questions may be answered with help from your local library, using your trusty East Hampton Public Library card.

Use your library card to find out about a car care problem you may have or if you are automobile-handy, to determine whether you can fix it yourself or need to visit your car care center.

CHILTONLIBRARY
Your local library card has access to the same information used by professional shops -- including labor times -- all a few online clicks away when you connect to ChiltonLibrary. Enter your library card barcode number to get started.

1. Enter the year, make and model of your vehicle.
2. Navigate to the labor estimating tool.
3. Click select, then use "Search Operations" to enter a query or use "Standard Operations" to access pull-down menus by topic.

The "Standard Operations" click will look like this:

So maybe you can do it yourself; or maybe this is job is best left to the pros. Either way, ChiltonLibrary is good tool to help you understand a problem, confirm estimates, and make informed car care decisions. The better informed we are as consumers, the better service we can expect.

Happy Car Care Month and hope your vehicle is working well and taking you where you want to be, East Hampton Public Library included...

Celebrate the 'Tweets' During February 2015

Bird Month at the Library
Birds bring a welcome splash of color, flash of motion, gentle sounds, and dreams of spring into our lives, especially during the winter months. This February, join us for a celebration of our feathered friends. Throughout the month, we'll connect you to bird-lover resources, events, regional and national efforts, and local programs.

Birders: The Central Park Effect
Documentary Film Screening
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy this magical documentary about the extraordinary variety of wild birds that can be observed both seasonally and year-round in Central Park, the only 'wild' piece of territory in the New York City area along the migratory route.

Featuring spectacular wildlife footage capturing the changing seasons, the film reveals that Central Park acts as a magnet for the millions and millions of birds migrating along the Eastern Seaboard twice every year.  Desperate for a rest-stop, the tiny birds funnel in to this oasis of nature amid a sea of steel and concrete – a phenomenon known as the “Central Park Effect.”

Watch the trailer then enjoy the full film in the company of fellow bird lovers.

The Secret Lives of Owls
Presented by Horizon Wings
Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 p.m.
Owls have always been surrounded by an air of mystery, probably because most are nocturnal and not easily spotted in the wild. This is your chance to be only a few feet away from two eastern screech owls, a barn owl, a barred owl, and a great-horned owl! Discover the extraordinary features of owls, including exceptional eyesight, hearing, and ability to fly silently.

Take Your Child to the Library Day, 2015 Edition

Saturday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Among many other activities, give an early tip of the hat to owls by crafting an owl corner-page bookmark. The owl is exceptional, sturdy, and ready to read the field, just like you! Do drop in for our 'Owl Love You Forever' bookmark craft, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., and for other Take Your Child to the Library Day events scheduled throughout the day. Registration where noted.

Nature Connections

Since 1989, the National Bird Feeding Society has recognized February as the month to feed wild birds. Visit All About Birds, a service of the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, for information about feeding basics, including the vitals of keeping your feeders clean, healthy, and safe.

The Audubon Society also offers information about backyard feeders with recommendations about which type of feeder you might use to create a refuge for different birds.

Watch for upcoming book and web site recommendations -- new, regarded, and essential -- about how to enjoy the tweets in your life through the remaining winter months if not all year round.

Great Backyard Bird Count

February 13-16, 2015

Participating in the 'count' is a great family activity and also a great way to get to know other bird-loving families in your community. Learn about how to participate by counting birds in your backyards and neighborhoods. The purpose is to learn more about birds and how to protect them and the environment we share. We'll be offering info and bird-friendly stories to support the effort and we'll be counting at the library, too! Be there for the 18th Annual Backyard Bird Count!

   

It's 2015... Do You Know Who Your Ancestors Are?

Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 1:00 p.m. for an Introduction to Genealogy ready made for beginning genealogists as well as for those who need to brush up on their research skills. Every new year is a marker sign to thinking about family.

Topics covered include:

How to get started with family genealogy

Best genealogical research practices

Types of genealogical sources

Electronic websites available to the genealogist

Tips and tricks for getting over that “brick wall”

Collecting and preserving your family history.

Join Carol R. Whitmer, professional genealogist and active researcher on a journey to discover the past and unveil the mysteries of your family history. Carol has been doing family research for over 35 years, acts as a consulting genealogist for the Connecticut Historical Society, and is a member of both the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council. In addition, she sits on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists and is on the Board of Trustees for the CHS.

Click to sign up for this free workshop.