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BOOKMARKS NEWSLETTER
CURRENT EVENTS & UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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FEBRUARY HUMBOLDT READS!
Pick Up a Copy Today
and Join Us on Feburary 16th!
NEW FEATURE AT THE HPL!
HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
CARD CATALOG MOBILE APP
(To install, click on the icon above and follow the instructions.)
LS2 MOBILE FEATURES
Once LS2 Mobile is installed,
you will have access to the following features:
Title search – Type the title or author in the search box.
Click Search. The results list is returned with related titles
and RSS feeds. Click on a title to view the title details page.
Access your account – Click the Account icon at the bottom
of your device. Type your Library ID and PIN. Your ID will be
retained after the first inquiry. Under Account you can access your
current loans, review the status of your requests/holds, or view fines.
Renew an item – Click Account and once logged on, click Loans.
Find the title you want to renew and click the Renew button.
Place a request/hold – After locating the item, click the title
and then click the Request/Hold button on the title details
to save the item. If not already logged on, you will be asked for
your library account information. Check the status of the item
in your account information under Request/Hold.
Feeling adventurous? Give your device a shake! A title will be
randomly selected for you from your library’s suggested title list.
Please note that you will need your library account number
for some features. Don't have one yet? Click here for more information!
Problems or Questions? Please Call Us at 332-1925.
TAX TIME IS HERE!
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Free Tax Help!
AARP Tax-Aide at the HPL
For Taxpayers with Low- to Middle-Income,
with Special Attention to Those Age 60 and Older.
The Local AARP- and IRS-Trained
Tax Counselor Volunteer Answers Questions,
Prepares the Return and Files it Electronically.
All Services are Provided Free of Charge.
Available on Wednesdays,
January 18th - April 11th,
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the HPL.
To Schedule an Appointment
or for More Information,
Call the Library @ 332-1925
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Free Basic
Income Tax Return Preparation
Power Co-op Employees Credit Union
in Humboldt is Hosting a
Vounteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 2nd.
If Your Household Income is $50,000 or Less,
You May Qualify to Have Your Tax Return Prepared
at No Cost Through the VITA Program.
To Make an Appointment or
Find Out if You Qualify for This Service,
Please Contact Nancy at 515-332-4096.
The PCECU is Located at 1208 N 13th St., Humboldt.
PCECU Membership is Not Required.
Click Here for a Google Map.
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Please note that tax forms are no longer available at the HPL.
Click here for links to the IRS and Iowa tax forms & publications.
CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE
HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
In Our Display Case
GIRL SCOUT COLLECTION
In Honor of The
100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts
March 12, 2012
Shared by Kathy Eck
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Quilt of the Month
This Month's Quilt is in Honor of the 90th
Anniversary of Girl Scouts
Shared by Kathy Eck
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CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
COMING IN FEBRUARY!
LEGO BLOCK PARTY
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Wednesday, February 8th
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Grades 5 and Younger |
Click Here for Larger Copies of These Programs
ONGOING PROGRAMS
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PROGRAMS
Making Bracelets
Making Bookmarks
Henna Tattoos
Six-Word Memoirs
Contact Demi for More Details |
Looking for a Good Book?
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Click on the Icon Below
for Book Reviews
by The Den's TAB Members
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Click Here to Learn More about the TAB
Click Here to Visit The Den - Teen Library
NEWS FLASH!
CHECK OUT EBOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY
TO READ ON YOUR KINDLE
You can now check out eBooks from your library and read them on your Kindle or Kindle
mobile app! Most NEIBORS eBooks are now compatible with Kindle, and the process will seem familiar to NEIBORS and Kindle users.
“We’ve been waiting for the eBooks that we offer through NEIBORS to be available to our patrons with Kindles and the Kindle app on their mobile devices, and we’re excited that even more people will be able to make use of the downloadable eBooks,” said Library Director Nikki Ehlers.
You will need an Amazon account to download to a Kindle or Kindle app, but you won’t need
a credit card—just an e-mail address to create an account. If you already have an Amazon
account and have been purchasing Kindle books, it will look familiar to you. Look for eBooks that have “Kindle Book” as an option on the NEIBORS website, check them out as usual, but instead of “Download” you’ll see a “Get for Kindle” button, which will take you to Amazon where you can “Get library book” and select the Kindle or app device to which you want to deliver the book.
Check out eBooks and audiobooks on the NEIBORS website: http://neibors.lib.overdrive.com
If you would like more information on downloading audiobooks and eBooks from NEIBORS to your Kindle and/or many other devices, just click on this icon:
All you need is your library card!
FYI: The HPL even has a Kindle that you can try using before purchasing one.
It can't be checked out, but stop in and give it a try before you buy!
DID YOU KNOW?
The Humboldt Public Library offers FREE
digital media and music that you can download
to many portable devices and computers?
All it takes is your libarary card!
For more information,
just click on the icons below:
FREEGAL MUSIC
IS NOW AT THE HPL!
What is Freegal Music?
Patrons of the Humboldt Public Library are now able to download
three Sony Music tracks in the MP3 format each week at no cost.
The downloads are all in the MP3 format with no DRM.
This service will work with any MP3 player, including the iPod,
and can be loaded into iTunes. It works on both PCs and Macs.
There are thousands of artists, tens of thousands of albums,
and hundreds of thousands of songs. The Freegal site has over
100 genres of music and is rich in many of them. The content is
based upon a license with Sony Music Entertainment,
owner of 54 different music labels. You can read more about Sony
and its artists at www.sonymusic.com. And, new music is added daily!
Login at Freegal Music
Just click on the freegal music icon directly above or at the top of this page.
At the login page, just enter your HPL library card number
and your PIN. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your
library card number. Beginning your musical journey is that simple!
Download Limit
Current limits are set at three downloads per week.
You will be able to keep track of your downloads in the upper
right corner of the site. Every song has a sample clip that
you can listen to before you download.
Your counter will set back to zero each week, Monday morning.
Then, you can download three more tunes during the new week.
Click and Save
When you're ready to download a track, click the "Download Now" link,
select "Save" at the prompt, and designate where you want to
save the song. Anytime you click on the "Download Now" link,
even if you cancel the download, the download counts
toward your weekly allotment.
Searching
Use the Smart Search box for suggestions when you know
the name of the album, artist, or song. As you type into the search box,
a list of possible artist names, track names, or album names
drop down from the search tool. Click on one of the suggestions
to access tracks from just that artist. If you type in a word and hit enter
without selecting a suggestion, the search results will include
anything that has that word in the track, name, or album.
Use the Advanced Search to search by composer, or genre,
as well as by artist, song, or album.
Trouble Finding Your Band in the Artist Search Box?
Find bands that begin with "The" in their name,
alphabetized under the letter "T."
Recent Downloads
Once in a while, your Internet connection may be interrupted
or time out and you might experience an incomplete
or problem download. Freegal Music allows you to download
previously downloaded songs again, without using
up one of your weekly downloads.
Questions or Problems
If you have any questions or problems,
please contact Demi at the HPL at 332-1925.
DID YOU KNOW?
A library card will allow you to review
your personal library account and
renew and/or reserve most items directly
from our CARD CATALOG website!
Two sizes are available: wallet and keychain.
Stop by and pick up yours today,
or call us at 332-1925 for more information.
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The Humboldt Public Library, in partnership with Transparent Language (Nashua, NH) and Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the introduction of Byki® Online Library Edition, a powerful new online language-learning system designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries.
Byki, short for “Before You Know It,” is a rapid learning system employing spaced interval repetition. The Byki learning method takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time.
Available for learning over 70 languages, library patrons are able to access the Byki Online system from inside or outside of the library, via the web browser on Windows and Mac computers. Users will have a variety of high quality learning options that build listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. In addition, Byki includes Advanced Pronunciation Analysis to help users perfect their pronunciation skills. Individual progress tracking and assessment tests help identify areas for improvement and move users in the right direction.
In addition to Byki Online’s advanced learning tools, users will have access to an array of online language and cultural resources including one click access to Facebook and Twitter language communities as well as Byki language Blogs featuring a collection of articles covering the language and the culture that surrounds it. Byki Online is designed to be very low maintenance and easy to use.
The following link will provide you with useful information about Byki:
http://www.recordedbooks.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=rb.bykionline_lib_all
You will need to contact the libary to create your account and get your own personal User Name and Password. Once that's done, click on the icon below to begin your program.
HAVE YOU VISITED YOUR "NEIBORS" LATELY?
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NEIBORS allows you to download books and other digital media to your computer and/or many different brands of mobile electronic devices.
To learn more, click on the icon below:
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Don't forget to check out Nikki's Library News Blogspot. Each week she discusses new books, happenings at the library and even a random thought or two!
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Wii Want You to Try Wii Bowling!
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Come in and Give it a Try!
For Adults, Thursday Afternoons in the Adult Library.
If Your Book Club, Red Hat Group or any Other Organization needs some Lively Winter Entertainment, Call
332-1925 and Book a Wii Session. We will Try to Accomodate your Schedule during Library Hours.
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Humboldt Writers Workshop
2nd and 4th Mondays of Each Month
6:00 PM in NE Corner of Adult Library
If you've ever considered writing...memoirs, poetry, fiction long or short, join us. No obligation, no fee, no registration, no experience necessary!
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