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TwitterWant to stay up to date on what is going on at the library? Follow us on Twitter.RSS FeedsThe library keeps you connected with RSS feeds for your favorite feed reader. Click the icon to get a list of all of the library's constantly updated RSS freeds. Mobile PageWant to take the Wadsworth Public Library with you? Bookmark our mobile page and take us with you anywhere. There are large screen and small screen versions to fit your phone no matter what size it is. Click the icon to go there now.
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The Library Foundation will hold its third annual Bookin' 5K Race and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 18, at the library. Race-day registration begins at 8 am, with the race itself stepping off at 9 am. Online registration for the race is available through Premier Sports at http://bit.ly/Ynxe86. Entry fees are $25 for the 5K run/walk through May 17 and $30 on race day. The one-mile fun walk fees are $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 18. |
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The Library will restore its hours of operation, beginning on Monday, April 1. The passage of a 1-mill levy this past November has made it possible for the Library to reinstate the hours that were cut back in 2009. This includes restoring Sunday hours in September and May. The restored hours are:
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We're now subscribing to two modules from ReferenceUSA which we predict will prove valuable to our customers. Though you will need to visit the Library to access ReferenceUSA, we think you'll find it worth the trip. Take a look at all the information that will be right at your fingertips: U.S. Business Use this module to search for comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information on more than 13.5 million U.S. businesses. Data is telephone-verified and updated monthly. Use the more than 3 dozen search selections to create custom queries, including Executives, Business Type, Financial Data, and Web Address. Results link to individual profiles for each business containing essential information. With more than 89 million U.S. listings, this module gives you access to people all over the United States. Records are continuously updated against the USPS National Change of Address and Delivery Sequence File (DSF) to be the most current source for residential listings available. Records include maps and key demographic data, including estimated home value and estimated home income. Stop in today and give ReferenceUSA a try. If you need help, just ask one of the librarians at the Reference Desk. |
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The Library has been circulating laptop computers for use in the building for a few years now, but recently we added a pre-loaded iPad to the mix. This iPad is for use while you're visiting the Library, but may not be checked out. Some of the apps you'll find already installed include a variety of arcade games, links to major news sources and magazines, Urban Spoon for finding area restaurants, Spotify and Pandora for listening to music, reference resources like Fodor's Travel, WebMD, and Wikipedia, and the ability to access your Kindle and Nook accounts. If you want to check out an iPad or another device from our tech collection to take home, you can do that, too. Other devices available include portable DVD players, iPods, GPS units, digital cameras, digital projectors, digital voice recorders, language translators, Kindles, and Nooks. You'll need to fill out a separate application for using the in-house iPad and laptops, as well as the other devices in the Library's circulating collection. Bring a current photo ID to the Customer Service Desk to apply. |
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While the Wadsworth Public Library serves up an impressive array of reading, listening, and viewing materials for every appetite, sometimes there’s a particular title that’s just not available. That's when Search Ohio and OhioLINK come to the rescue.
Search Ohio is a group of 16 libraries that includes Wadsworth Library, plus Cuyahoga County Public Library -- one of the largest systems in the state -- Akron-Summit County Public Library, and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. OhioLINK, which became part of the network late last year, combines the catalogs of 90 Ohio colleges and universities, plus the State Library of Ohio for a total of 12 million unique titles. Taken together, Wadsworth Library cardholders have access to over 22 million unique titles.
The Search Ohio and OhioLINK collections are easily reached through the Wadsworth Library’s online catalog. When searching for items in the local catalog, borrowers can click on a combined Search Ohio/OhioLINK logo on the upper right side of the search page to see results from other library catalogs. By logging in with a Wadsworth Library card number and PIN, borrowers can request items belonging to libraries anywhere from Akron to Zanesville. For further information about using Search Ohio or OhioLINK, stop at the Wadsworth Public Library reference desk or call 330-335-1294. |
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Freegal, the Wadsworth Public Library's free music download service from Library Ideas LLC, has been gaining in popularity since its inception in May, 2011, with Wadsworth Library cardholders downloading 2,509 MP3s through the end of December. Those titles are part of a growing collection of two million songs from 15,000 music labels made available through Library Idea's distribution agreement with IODA, a global online distribution and music licensing company owned by Sony Music Entertainment.
The Wadsworth Library's Freegal subscription has allowed it to increase the size and diversity of its collection of digital media at a reasonable cost. Library cardholders may download and keep up to three MP3 songs each week. Freegal, which works on both PCs and Macs, can be accessed by clicking here.
"We have been waiting a long time for a service like this that delivers great music, compatibility with lots of devices and simplicity of use. We're pleased to see how popular Freegal is becoming with our customers, and we believe it will help the Library in marketing all its services to the community,” said Library Director C. Allen Nichols. Library Ideas anticipates that it will have a Freegal Mobile app for Apple and Android by the end of February. If you have any questions about using Freegal, stop at the Reference Desk or call 330-335-1294.
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The Friends of the Library are seeking volunteers to work as clerks at Books & Baubles, the Friends' gift and used book shop located just inside the Library. A variety of shifts are available, Monday through Saturday, during regular Library hours. If you are interested, please call Friends' Liaison Janet Griffing at 330-335-2604. |
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If you've been waiting for free e-books to be made available for your Kindle, the wait is over! An agreement has been reached with Amazon that now allows libraries around the country to make e-books available for Kindle owners. For Wadsworth Public Library customers, this means that when you search for e-books through the Ohio Ebook Project, you'll be able to specify the Kindle platform. Click here to start enjoying all the benefits of your Kindle e-reader, brought to you by the Wadsworth Library. |
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ECO computer class students get free flash drives at Wadsworth Public LibraryNew students signing up for the Every Citizen Online (ECO) broadband training classes at the Wadsworth Public Library will receive free 4GB flash drives. The incentive program will continue while supplies last. The ECO classes are geared toward first-time computer and broadband users and cover computer basics as well as an introduction to the Internet and discussion about how broadband can be helpful in daily life. The training is funded through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act matching grant administered by Connect Ohio. “This is an incredibly exciting program for Ohio. Currently, just 66 percent of Ohio households subscribe to broadband service, leaving more than 3 million Ohioans on the wrong side of the digital divide,” said Connect Ohio Executive Director Tom Fritz. “The Every Citizen Online program is an opportunity to close the gap between those who have computer technology at home and those who do not, preparing state residents without high-speed Internet for a technologically driven society.” Participants can inquire about the free flash drives and register for classes by contacting the Wadsworth Library at 330-335-2608.
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A free music download service called Freegal has been added to the digital media offerings available from the Wadsworth Public Library. Freegal, a product from Library Ideas, offers access to songs from Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists. The service will allow the Library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to hundreds of thousands of songs in over 100 genres of music, representing more than 50 record labels. |
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The Wadsworth Public Library's 2011-2013 Strategic Plan is now available on our website. Approved at the December 13, 2010 meeting of the board of trustees, the Plan was the work of a committee comprised of community members who met last fall to reflect on the Library's future and how it will meet the needs of the residents of Wadsworth. Click here to view the Plan. If you have questions, please contact Library Director C. Allen Nichols at 330-335-1299 or allen@wadsworthlibrary.com |
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Beginning February 1, the Wadsworth Library's website is going to have a whole new look! Our goal was to create a portal that's clean, inviting, and easy to navigate. When the new site goes live, it will include a video tour to explain new features and help guide you to the tools you've used in the past. We'll leave this article open for comments so you can let us know if there are things you like, don't like, or can't find. |
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Did you know that the Wadsworth Public Library is offering new computer classes? In a partnership with Connect Ohio, as a part of the Every Citizen Online program, the Library is offering computer and Internet classes in addition to our regular beginner and OpenOffice offerings. These beginning-level classes instruct in computer basics, Internet basics, and the many uses of the Internet. The classes are geared towards adults who want to get connected and increase their knowledge of computers and how to use the Internet for home, work, and personal use. Completing all three of the courses (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and Using The Internet) will earn students a certificate of completion, a familiarity with computer and Internet usage, and possible discounts on broadband service from program sponsors. To register for these classes, contact us at 330-335-2608, and we will be happy to sign you up. Our current schedule of classes is listed below, but additional classes will be offered throughout the coming months. |
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The Friends of the Wadsworth Library are holding their annual membership drive February 1-15. Membership applications and an information table will be available in the front lobby when the Friends' gift shop, Books & Baubles, is open. Individual memberships are $7.00; family memberships are $15.00. Friends members in good standing get special entry to preview events prior to the Friends' bi-annual book sales. Proceeds from memberships, book sales, and sales in the gift shop are used to support programs and events at the Library. The Friends are a major funder of the children's summer reading program and, in response to recent funding cuts, have contributed to the general operation of the Library. For more information about membership or volunteering with the Friends, contact Friends liaison Janet Griffing at 330-335-2604 or janet.griffing@wadsworthlibrary.com. |
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Was an ebook reader (Nook, Sony Reader, and the like) under your Christmas tree? Did you know that you can download and view thousands of titles for free through the Library's website? Watch the January episode of the Library's cable TV show, In Good Company, and learn more! |
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We've designed a new mobile website optimized for viewing on your mobile phone or any web-enabled mobile device. The new site features Wadsworth Library tools you'll find most useful when you're on the go:
Access our mobile website at http://m.wadsworthlibrary.com. Your phone will redirect you to the appropriate-sized page. If it doesn't, choose the small screen for older, 128-pixel width phones or large screen for iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pre, etc. If you have any questions, give our Technology Department a call at 330-335-2600. |
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Have a quick question? Text us! The Library's Reference Desk can now accept brief questions sent to us from your mobile phone. Our text address is wplreftext@gmail.com.What kinds of questions can I ask via texting? Simple, quick questions of 160 characters in length that can be answered in 160 characters. If your question requires a more detailed reply, please use Live Chat or call us at 330-335-1294. While there is no charge from the Library for text messaging, you may see a charge for incoming text messages at the standard rate applied by your cell phone carrier, depending on your plan or package. Texting and Live Chat are available during regular business hours. |
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This computer class is designed for experienced users interested in learning how to create and edit documents using the Microsoft Word-style program OpenOffice Writer. The session will last 1 hour with a 30-minute learning lab at the end. Registration is required. |
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If you've recently joined the ranks of the unemployed, the Wadsworth Library can be a great place to begin your search for a new job. In addition to the many books on writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and studying for civil service exams, we also provide free Internet access, plus Microsoft Word templates for resume preparation.In addition, we've created Internet links to information about applying for unemployment benefits, plus links to area newspapers' classified ads and a variety of local and Ohio employment resources. Click here to visit our Employment Search page. |
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These classes are designed for beginners. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours, including a 30 minute learning lab at the end. Dates, times, and subjects covered are listed below.Mousing Skills I Thursday, April 7, 10 am – 12 pm Mousing Skills II Thursday, April 14, 10 am – 12 pm Keyboarding Skills Thursday, May 5, 10 am – 12 pm Basic Computer Skills I Thursday, May 12, 10 am – 12 pm Basic Computers II Thursday, May 19, 10 am – 12 pm Basic Computers III Thursday, May 26, 10 am – 12 pm *Registration required. Call (330) 335-1294 to register. NOTE: One Thursday, April 28 there will be a hands-on, open learning lab from 10 am – 12 pm for those registered in the library's computer classes. This is an opportunity to practice, review, or ask questions about the class(es) you attended. No registration necessary. |
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Please consider providing your email address or cell phone number (for text messages) to receive the library account notices we typically distribute via snail mail. The notices we send are:
State law guarantees the privacy of the information you provide, so we promise that the information will only be used for library communications. To sign up for email and/or text messaging, click here. |
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