Events
Sat, Feb 4, 12:00pm-4:00pm
eBook Reader Class / Office Hours
Rev up that new eBook reader and learn to use the library's free eBook collection. Organized class at noon. Drop in office hours 2:00pm-4:00pm. Bring your eBook reader and laptop if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to reserve a seat or office hour appointment.
Tue, Feb 7, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Language Learning with Mango
Take a spin on Mango, Ross Library's newest language learning program. Learn how to set up your own Mango account to take classes from home and discover all of the free language classes available at Ross. Great for all ages and school programs. Bring your library card and laptop computer if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to register.
Tue, Feb 7, 5:00pm-6:00opm
eBook Reader Office Hours
Drop in office hours 4:00pm-6:00pm. Bring your eBook reader and laptop if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to reserve an office hour appointment.
Thu, Feb 9, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Language Learning with Mango & Tumblebooks eBooks for Kids
Take a spin on Mango, Ross Library's newest language learning program. Learn how to set up your own Mango account to take classes from home and discover all of the free language classes available at Ross. Great for all ages and school programs. And also, Tumblebooks, free eBooks for kids. Bring your library card and laptop computer if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to register.
Wed, Feb 15, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Palliative Care at the End of Life
Learn how to enhance a person's quality of life and of the different options that are available, such as hospice care. There are various medications that are utilized at the end of life for pain/symptom management that have a negative connotation attached. This program will dispell those connotations and focus on the positive aspects. There will also be discussion on when is it the right time to ask about hospice care for yourself or a loved one.
Presented by Stephanie Probert, Hospice Director with Community Health
Sat, Feb 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Language Learning with Mango & Tumblebooks eBooks for Kids
Take a spin on Mango, Ross Library's newest language learning program. Learn how to set up your own Mango account to take classes from home and discover all of the free language classes available at Ross. Great for all ages and school programs. And also, Tumblebooks, free eBooks for kids. Bring your library card and laptop computer if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to register.
Tue, Feb 21, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Language Learning with Mango
Take a spin on Mango, Ross Library's newest language learning program. Learn how to set up your own Mango account to take classes from home and discover all of the free language classes available at Ross. Great for all ages and school programs. Bring your library card and laptop computer if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to register.
Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm-6:00opm
eBook Reader Office Hours
Drop in office hours 4:00pm-6:00pm. Bring your eBook reader and laptop if you have one. Call 570 748 3321 to reserve an office hour appointment.
Wed, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Coping with at Cancer
Join us to review a look at the many ways to combat cancer, including - prevention/early detection, programs available in Clinton county for cancer patients, information about how the ACS funds research, and a little bit about relay for life and our income events.
Thu, Feb 23, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies can happen in a blink of an eye. They can be natural disasters or man made. Are you and your family prepared for emgerencies? This workshop will give you the basics on how to be prepared if disaster strikes. This program provides a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness—learn how to get informed about local emergency plans, how to identify hazards that affect your local area and how to develop and maintain an emergency communications plan and disaster supplies kit. Other topics covered include evacuation, emergency public shelters, animals in disaster and information specific to people with access and functional needs.
Sat, Feb 25, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Crockpot Cookoff!
Join the Ross Library for its tastiest program yet as it celebrates National Soup Month! Bring a crockpot filled with your favorite soup, stew, or chili, as well as a copy of the recipe for exchange. The library staff will be providing Butternut Squash Soup (with recipe), as well as all utensils and dishware. Please note, a $2 fee will be charged to anyone that does not provide a soup, stew, or chili. You won't want to miss out on this delicious event!
Sat, Mar 3, 12:00pm-2:00pm
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Getting into Overdrive - How you can borrow eBooks from Ross Library
Sign up to learn how to use your reading device, tablet, or computer to access Ross library's eBook collection. Call 570 748 3321 to register. Bring your reading gadget, laptop (if you have one), and library card to get the most out of this class. Alternate sessions available.
Tue, Mar 6, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Getting into Overdrive - How you can borrow eBooks from Ross Library - Senior Session
Join us for a slower-paced version of the downloadable eBooks training course. Call 570 748 3321 to register. Bring your reading gadget, laptop (if you have one), and library card to get the most out of this class. Alternate sessions available.
Thu, Mar 15, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Getting into Overdrive - How you can borrow eBooks from Ross Library - Evening Session
Sign up to learn how to use your reading device, tablet, or computer to access Ross library's eBook collection. Call 570 748 3321 to register. Bring your reading gadget, laptop (if you have one), and library card to get the most out of this class. Alternate sessions available.
Sat, Mar 17, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Free Digital Tools Test Drive - Language Learning, Legal Forms, Yard Sale Pricing and More!
Drop in between noon and two to check out the latest digital tools available from Ross Library. Learn how to use your library card to access these tools at home to learn a new language, download legal forms, and price your upcoming yard sale and collectible items. Tools also include automotive repair manuals, computer training, resume building, and genealogy research. The tools and training are free. Call 570 748 3321 to register.
Tue, Mar 27, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Free Digital Tools Test Drive - Language Learning, Legal Forms, Yard Sale Pricing and More! - encore presentation
Drop in between three and five to check out the latest digital tools available from Ross Library. Learn how to use your library card to access these tools at home to learn a new language, download legal forms, and price your upcoming yard sale and collectible items. Tools also include automotive repair manuals, computer training, resume building, and genealogy research. The tools and training are free. Call 570 748 3321 to register.
Thu, Apr 12, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Songwriting 101 with Bill Dann
How often have you thought about writing a song or a poem, but thought it was out of your league? Join Bill Dann to work through the process of funneling your creativity into crafting a song. Call the library at 570 748 3321 for more details.
Tue, Apr 24, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Protect Yourself from Business Failure with Steve Poorman
Call 570 748 3321 to reserve a space for any program.
Free eBooks from Ross Library - eBook Reader Tips
Get a new eBook reader? Trying to manage the one you have?
Stop in to one of our Free eBooks from Ross Library classes to get a handle on the free eBook collection at Ross and how to get them on your device.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
Tricky questions? Try Overdrive's help section: http://overdrive.com/resources/drc/devicesfaq.aspx
Kindles are now working with Overdrive!
Bring your Kindles, Nooks, and Tablets to class/office hours on December 13 or any of the scheduled Tuesdays or Saturdays in January of 2012 to learn more!
1. READ the Quick Start Guide on the Listen to Books page.
Click here to get it.
The directions in the Quick Start Guide are essential to have a successful eBook borrowing experience.
2. FOLLOW the steps in the Quick Start Guide in designated order.
Working out of order can often impede all of the necessary software ingredients from working together.
3. Take your time. Read through the details.
Make sure your device is compatible with the item that you're trying to check out. It's easy to mistake an Audio Book for an eBook, for example, when browsing through the digital library.
4. Know the Code for Check Out.
Call the library for login assistance.
5. Watch the Video Guides if you want to see any part of the process.
Click here to see them.
The video guides look very similar to what you will be seeing in your own live experience.