Tax Time
Tax time is coming! Check here for forms. A Message about Morton from Executive Director, Joanne A. Meyer
As a member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, Morton takes part in the sharing of electronic books and audiobooks that can be heard and read on different devices like computers and smartphones and the Nook and the Kindle. Just by having library cards and computers, many of our library patrons have access to various formats twenty-four hours a day. If you don’t have a card, please register with us at Morton. The card allows you to check out items at all of the 66 libraries in the System, and to take advantage of these many digital services by simply entering your library card number and a private password that you have made up.
If you want to get an audiobook or E-book without charge (because you have a library card!), then visit http://morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us and find the area on the right side of our home page that says Overdrive. When you click on that tab, you will see a Sign In area where you can enter your library card number and your password to set up an account with Overdrive. You can find instructions on how to download audiobooks and E-books on different formats, and you can browse the collections through many categories. Find some items to read or listen to, and…download to your computer or device. We are getting access to more and more titles daily, and readership is going up and up – especially since the holiday giving of E-Readers! If this is all new to you, we have some Nooks at Morton to help you get started. So…take advantage of the library to get E-reading material without having to buy it over the Internet. Nothing wrong with that, and it keeps our libraries as vibrant and important as ever. Enjoy your reading, listening, viewing!
TUESDAY’S TIP
Tools for writers February 7, 2012
Written any good books lately?
Looking for information on publishers for someone who wants to write a book?
Need to find literary agents?
Today’s tip will help you help the writers in your community navigate the world of publishing…
“Preditors and Editors” is THE place to go. This long-running site will tell them who’s legitimate and who’s not, which companies to trust and which to avoid:
http://pred-ed.com/
3rd Annual Morton Talent Show Call for Talent: “Third Time’s A Charm” Friday, March 2, 2012
This is an evening of jug bands, one man bands, storytelling, guitar playing, dance - you name it, if it’s your talent we want to see it.
Each year we hope to include even more community members and each year the show gets better and better. So please use your imaginations and share your immense variety of talents. This show and our community are all about enjoyment and camaraderie — no judgment!
Please contact Sandy if you are interested in participating: mortonlib[at]hotmail.com
Pre-school Story Hour moves to Wednesday afternoons
To accommodate our pre-school students’ schedules, we will be moving our story hour to Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00.
Story hour is open to children from ages 2ish-5ish, but all are welcome.
Dutchess County Job Resource Center:
Dutchess County Job Resource Center: Online access to help with finding a job & developing your career. Includes resumé & interviewing tips, job & career resources for veterans, practical answers to common questions about finding a job & more.
Learn a foreign language fast
Looking for fun, interactive language lessons? Lessons available in 22 languages!
Who’s in your family tree?
The Heritage Quest database through our website gives you anytime, anywhere access with your library card to a collection of genealogical and historical sources (with coverage dating back to the 1700s) that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Need to repair your car?
Wondering if your car has a recall? Get the full Chilton Manual for any car through our website! With your library card you get anytime, anywhere access for every domestic and foreign automobile and light truck.
Traveling Abroad or Staying Local?
The library can help! Whether you plan to travel 3,000 miles away from home or 30 the library has something for you to help you plan, prepare and enjoy traveling. Information on kid-friendly vacation spots, local historic sites, hiking and rail trails in the area, how to get a passport, booking vacations online, how to get through the airport security line faster and more!
