Notes from the The Big Blue Brain

Fifty Shades Of Grey

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:52:07 +0000

Try these read-a-likes while you wait

Happy Earth Day

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:18:05 +0000

Library Closed for the Holiday

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:10:21 +0000

The Library will be closed on Friday April 6

and Sunday April 8.

The Library is still open Saturday April 7.

Free Tax Help @ Your Library by AARP

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:51:07 +0000

AARP Foundation Tax-Aid helps low-and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to assist in filing tax forms and certain schedules, including the form 1040. Tax payers with complex tax returns or in instances where the counselors feels they do not have adequate training will be advised to see paid tax assistance or assistance from another counselor who is qualfied to do the return. See Adult Services for details. Tax help available by appointment only on the following dates: Tuesday, March 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. and Tuesday, April 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please sign up in Adult Services.

Happy New Year

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:31:05 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us at the library!

we hope your resolutions include:

Reading more, Learning something new, Joining a book club, Making new friends (@Friends of the Library Meetings), and Discovering E-Books

Library Closings

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:44:35 +0000

Facebook 101 Class

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:26:32 +0000

Is everyone you know on Facebook, except you? Then don’t miss this chance to learn how to use Facebook! Connect with old friends, find new friends, share pictures, and more! This workshop will teach you everything you need to know how to make the most out of this amazing social networking site. Make sure you bring your email to the class. See Adult Services for registration and more information.

Wednesday December 14 7-8 pm

East and West Leyden Art Work

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:25:27 +0000

Visit us at the Adult Services Department, located in the 2nd floor of the library, to appreciate these artworks created by students at East and West Leyden.

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:45:20 +0000

November new arrivals will be here shortly, but you don’t have to wait to put a hold on something that is coming out! Call the reference desk today 708-562-2301

(click to enlarge)

Help for Job Seekers @your library!

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:25:24 +0000

Did you know that the Northlake Public Library District has a job club? The Job Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The challenges of a job search are much easier with the encouragement of a group. If you are looking for work, don’t do it alone. The Job Club welcomes job seekers and career changers. We often feature expert speakers. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, November 16 from, 6-7 p.m. and will be on job interviews. Please sign up today by calling 708-562-2301, in the Adult Services Department on the 2nd floor, or by emailing us at askus@northakelibrary.org

Did you know that the library subscribes to an online resource to help you with your job search? Try out Career Transitions today! Career Transitions guides you through the job searching process from beginning to end, including dsicovering your interests, and creating a resume and cover letter. This resource has a super-powered job search engine. If you are using HotJobs, Mosnter, Indeed and other popular job search sites, try Career Transtions. Transition gets information from these great sites and reduces the time you spend searchingn on line. Go to www.northlakelibrary.org and click on the Reference tab at the top of the screen, research databases, select Education, Skills and Careers and select Career Transitions to get started. You can either create a profile or use the resource as a visitor. If you need help getting started, then stop by the Adult Services desk on the 2nd floor.