Fun and Excitement Coming to the Sargent Library this Summer
Watch for more information . . .
Thank you to the Sargent Chamber of Commerce (ice cream) and to NCTC (bikes) for helping to sponsor this event.
Category: Library News
Quiet
Here is a TED talk by the author of “Quiet” – a new book in our library.
“Groups famously follow the opinions of the most dominant or charismatic person in the room – even though there is zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas. . . so you might be following the person with the best ideas, but you might not.” – Susan Cain
Free Kindle E-Books
Lots of people have received new e-readers for Christmas. This means that that many people are also looking for new e-books to download. Unfortunately, our library can’t afford to subscribe to Nebraska Overdrive. However there are other ways to get free e-books. Many authors or publishers will give away free e-books for a few days or less in order to create interest in their book. Your job is to find these books while they are free before they go back to being the normal price. I have accumulated a number of different websites that let you know about some of the best free books. Since I have a Kindle, all of the sites are for that format. However, many times when a book is free on Amazon, it is also free on Barnes and Noble or other sites.
The hardest part about free e-books isn’t finding them. The hard part is finding time to read them all. 🙂
Free Computer Classes Through Mid Plains
The Sargent Library has received a grant that will pay for Mid Plains Community College to teach the following computer class(es) at the library:
Jan 9, 2013 Computer Basics – 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jan 16, 2013 Internet Basics – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Jan 23, 2013 Intro to Microsoft Word – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Jan 30, 2013 Intro to Microsoft Excel – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2013 How to use Facebook – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2013 How to upload pictures – 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The classes will be free to the participants (including any needed materials) and will be for up to 10 people. You will need to call the library to preregister since class size is limited.
You can contact the library at 308-527-4241 or email sargentlibrary@gmail.com
This project is supported in part by the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as administered by the Nebraska Library Commission.”
I just put this new book on the shelf
One of our newest books
The library will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2012 for Columbus Day.
Our Library Has Received A $1000 Grant From The Custer County Foundation!
Thank you to the Custer County Foundation. The new windows will be a big improvement for our library.
