Kindles on the Army Digital Media Library

The Army Digital Media Library has added Kindle as a device compatible for eBook downloads.  The update allows Kindle owners to download eBooks directly or by using the Kindle app on iPhone, iPad or Android devices.  Kindle doesn't not offer downloads via the 3G network so if your Kindle does not have WiFi, you will need to transfer books using a USB.  This is long awaited good news for Kindle owners!  To access the Army Digital Media Library you must have an AKO account.  For more information please contact the Library @ 624-1232.

Hispanic Heritage Month

"Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period."

http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/

Click here for selected resources at the Library.

Authors @ Your Library - Erik Larson

Join us next Thursday, September 29th @ 6:30PM for our Authors @ Your Library series featuring Erik Larson!  Erik Larson is the author of the recent NY Times bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, which follows an American family in Nazi Berlin at the beginning of Adolf Hitler's rise to power.  His other works include the award winning acclaimed bestseller The Devil in the White City, Isaac's Storm, and Thunderstruck.  For more information please call the Library @ 624-1232.

Tech Tools @ Your Library

Tech Tools is a new monthly program at Barr Library.  Each month features a new tool & this month's tool is Zotero.  Zotero is free, open source reference management software.  We'll show you how to download it & use it to help you manage your research and cite your sources.  If you have your own laptop, we encourage you to bring it, but it's not necessary.  For more information please call 624-1232.

New Young Adult Books

Check out selected new YA books @ the Library.  Click on the linked titles for availability!

Doug Stanton - Authors @ Your Library - TONIGHT!

Doug Stanton, bestselling author of Horse Soldiers & In Harm's Way, will be at the Library tonight at 6:30PM!  This event is FREE & open to the public.  A limited number of books will be for sale tonight.  For more information please contact the Library at 624-1232.

Have you "liked" us on Facebook yet?

Post why you love our Authors at your Library series, print out your posting, and bring it when you attend the program with NY Times Bestselling Author Doug Stanton, author of Horse Soldiers and In Harm's Way, tomorrow, September 14th @ 6:30 and you'll receive a special prize!  Encourage your friends to like us on FB and do the same!

Lunch Bunch Book Discussion

Join the Lunch Bunch tomorrow @ 11AM when they discuss Doug Stanton's Horse Soldiers in anticipation of the author's visit to the Library next Wednesday, September 14, 2011 @ 6:30.