The Plattsburgh Public Library

New Library Hi-Lights Newsletter
To view Plattsburgh Public Library's new quarterly newsletter, simply click the following link: Hi-Lights

New Staff E-mail Addresses:
Effective March 28th, 2008 our staff e-mail addresses will change from plattsburghlib.org to
cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov
For a complete listing of e-mail addresses, please click the Library Staff bar above.

Library Closed for the Holidays
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 26th from 9:00am to 5:00pm for the observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th at 9:00am.

Downloadable Audiobooks Are Here!
Through a grant from the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System the Library is pleased to offer downloadable audiobooks. Sign up for a free account by clicking here. If you already have an account click here. To learn more about downloadable audiobooks click here. You will be given step by step instructions on how to download audiobooks to your MP3 player. Let us know how you enjoy this service. Thanks.

Zippered Tote Bags For Sale
The Friends of the Library have designed a new zippered tote bag which are selling for $10. They are larger in size and make great gifts. Come and fill your tote bag with books from the Library today!

Access Your Account From Home!
Now you can look at your library account from home by going to the library catalog, clicking on "My Library Card", and entering your 14 digit barcode number found on your Plattsburgh Public Library card. Your pin number is the last four digits of your phone number.
You'll be able to view the items you have out, renew items (if they are not overdue or have people waiting), and see items you have on hold.

Access our on-line Library Catalog

Need help using the Library Catalog, placing a request, accessing your account or renewing a book on-line? Just click Catalogs above for step-by-step instructions!

FULL-TEXT DATABASE ACCESS:
Click the resource link below for access to NOVEL Databases provided by the NY State Library. They are free to NY State residents with a NY State Driver License or Non-Driver Photo ID. All information as to what is searched is totally confidential and IS NOT connected to one's login information or name.
Questions?: Call the Reference Desk at 563-0921 x3.

STORYTIMES in the Children's Room
TUESDAYS: Preschooler & Toddler Storytime, 10:30 to 11:00am through May 13.
WEDNESDAYS: Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 to 7:30pm through May 14. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas & bring a favorite stuffed animal.
THURSDAYS: Youngest Children Storytime, 10:30 to 11:00am on the following Thursdays only: May 15, 22, 29; June 5.
For more information, call Miss Karen at 563-0921 x5.

TAKE A BITE OUT OF BOOKS!
Have fun reading 6 books! Attend monthly Coaching Meetings at the Library. Compete (for prizes) with your team in "The Battle of the Books" at the Mall on Sat., July 26. This year's books are: Blizzard by Jim Murphy; Letters from Wolfie by Patti Sherlock; Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica; The King of Mulberry Street by Donna Jo Napoli; White Lilacs by Carolyn Meyer; & the bonus book: The Book of Story Beginnings by Kristin Kladstrup. For: Tweens in grades 5 thru 7. Sign up in the Children's Room. You'll get the first book to read. Questions?: Call Mrs. Bandhold at 563-0921, ext. 5.

Great Books Reading and Discussion Group Returns
The Plattsburgh chapter of the Great Books reading and discussion group will be meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month this year. The next meeting is May 28th at 6:00pm in the Library's auditorium. We'll be reading selections from Great Conversations II this year. It can be ordered from the Great Books Foundation website, www.greatbooks.org. The book includes selections written by Dostoyevsky, Poe, Donne, Descartes, Hayek and many others. Interested individuals can call Susan Ahnell at 563-4106 or sahnell@charter.net for more information. Everyone is welcome.