eReader Petting Zoo

 Adults, Civic Center Library, Miller Branch, Programs, Technology
Oct 312012
 

Are you planning to give, or expect to receive an eReader this holiday season? Come to this program to learn about the different eReaders that are available and which ones work with library eBooks. We will discuss the latest products from Amazon, Google, and Apple, and have examples for you to try!

The eReader Petting Zoo will be held:

  • Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 pm at the Civic Center Library. To register call 586.574.4564.
  • Tuesday, November 20 at 9:30 am at the Miller Branch Library. To register, call 586.751.5377.
Don’t miss your chance to lift, pet, swipe, poke, turn pages, and of course, read on various eReader specimens before you decide!

OverDrive App Now Available for Nook

 eResources, Technology
Oct 162012
 

Do you have a Nook Color, Nook Tablet, or Nook HD? Now, it is easier than ever to download eBooks from the library for these devices with the new OverDrive app for Nook. The OverDrive Nook app works exactly the same as the OverDrive app for other Android powered devices.  With the app, there is no need to download an eBook to your computer first and then transfer it to your Nook. All checkouts and downloads are handled through the app!

To get the OverDrive app for your Nook, click here for instructions. If you need help after installing the app, watch the videos here.

 

Historic Map Works Library Edition Now Available

 Adults, eResources, Research, Technology
Oct 162012
 

We are pleased to announce a new database offering through the Warren Public Library: Historic Map Works Library Edition.

Historic Map Works Library Edition features over 1.5 million high-resolution, full color historic maps from throughout the world. It offers property maps from throughout the United States going back to the late 1700′s, antique maps from the 15th – 19th centuries covering the world, and data from historic city directories.  Features like image previews, zoom in/out, and image cropping make reviewing and using the maps easy

One of the more interesting features of Historic Map Works Library Edition is the ability to compare a modern Google map to the historic map you are viewing. Using this feature, you can see changes to an area over time.

Give Historic Map Works Library Edition a try by clicking here, or by accessing our databases through the Research tab above. You will need a Warren Public Library card to access this database.