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Tell us what you think
about library programs for children

One of things that librarians enjoy most is having the opportunity to share stories, knowledge, and our love of reading with the community. Sometimes this is accomplished through one-on-one interactions with customers looking for materials. Often, though, the best forum for sharing is through special programs.

The Library prides itself on offering a wide selection of programs including story times, craft and science activities, and reading practice with therapy dogs, just to highlight a few. Since we want to be responsive to our community’s needs, we’ve developed a short survey to gain your input. We ask that you take a moment and share your thoughts with us on children’s programming. Your responses will help us plan future programs. Simply click here to fill out the survey. Thanks for your help!

Digital newsletter subscriptions now available

While the LIbrary's newsletter will no longer be printed and mailed to area households, it will still be available in digital form on our webpage. So that you won't miss a single issue, we invite you to subscribe to our e-mail notification system that will generate a notice each time a new issue is posted. Your address will ONLY be used for library communications. Click here to subscribe.

Take this survey --
You could win a netbook!

Connect Ohio wants to know how you use the Internet at the Wadsworth Library.

In order to have a clear understanding of how Ohio's public library patrons use the Internet, Connect Ohio welcomes you to participate in a brief (five minute) online survey. The survey is designed to gauge how Ohioans are using the Internet and what prevents them from connecting at home. Click here to access the survey. Complete the survey by February 14, and you will be entered to win one of 12 wi-fi enabled netbooks!

Connect Ohio is a public-private partnership that works with technology-minded businesses, government entities and universities to accelerate technology in the state and close the digital divide.

Connect Ohio is a comprehensive initiative that will blanket Ohio with broadband Internet access and dramatically improve the use of related technology. The program is the result of a partnership between the State of Ohio and Connected Nation, a national non-profit organization that specializes in increasing technology access and literacy.

Don't Buy Food From Strangers
February 11
2 pm

Katie Myers from Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy will discuss growing and eating local food. Meeting Room A.

Gaming @ the Library

Interested in learning new games? Want to test your skills against other gamers? Come on in to the library for some friendly competition. Beginners and experts welcome. Games, systems, and times below.

Guitar Hero World Tour (Playstation 2)
Monday 1/11/10 @ 5:30 pm

Smackdown vs. Raw (Xbox 360)
Thursday 2/18/10 @ 5:30 pm

All programs in Meeting Room A. For more information contact Brett at 330-331-8612 or brett.neff@wadsworthlibrary.com.

Cash Flow 101
Thursday, February 25 at 6 pm

Join others in playing this exciting board game that teaches accounting, finance, and investment at the same time. Cash Flow's format was designed by Richard Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad. For more information contact Brett at 330-331-8612 or brett.neff@wadsworthlibrary.com.

Help us cut expenses...

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:

Weekly account update
Items due soon
Items now overdue
Items billed because of loss or damage
Requests ready for pick up
Requests canceled

These messages are scheduled to be sent at 8 pm on the appropriate day. 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.

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.

Adult computer classes
Winter 2010

There are two sessions of computer classes for the winter. The first session will take place Thursdays in January, the second session will take place Mondays in February. Both sessions will have the same four classes so registering for both sessions is not necessary.

The full schedule of classes is below. Registration is required. To register, visit the Reference Department or call 330-335-1294.

Session 1 (all classes on Thursday at 11 a.m.)
January 7: Mousing Skills
January 14: Basic Computer Skills
January 21: Internet Skills
January 28: Learning the Library Catalog

Session 2 (all classes on Monday at 11 a.m.)
February 1: Mousing Skills
February 8: Basic Computer Skills
February 22: Internet Skills
March 1: Learning the Library Catalog

Laptops now for home use --
Thanks, Westfield Group!

The recent donation of used laptops from the Westfield Insurance Group has not only allowed the Library to offer more openings in its computer classes, but also means that the older laptops we used to use for those classes are now available to be checked out and taken home. You may borrow a laptop for one week, provided that you are at least 18 years old and that your library account has no outstanding fines or fees.

The laptops come with a wide variety of software applications including the Microsoft Office suite, Picasa (photo management), Open Office, instant messaging applications, and several Internet browsers.

Those wishing to borrow a laptop for home use should fill out an application at the Customer Service Desk.

Bring us your used ink cartridges!

Looking for a great way to recycle & do a bit of good for the Library? Bring us your empty ink cartridges! We can accept any HP, Dell, or Lexmark cartridges, whether from your home or business printers. Look for the green recycle box near the public computers on the first floor.

Job search resources @ the Library

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.

Click here to read more Library news in the Library’s newsletter, The EllaGram.