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COMMUNITY COMPUTER and EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on MAY 23rd from 4-5:30pm
Click here for more information

Library Closed for the Holiday
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 28th for the observance of Memorial Day.
The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 9am.

Learn Through Your Library
Would you like to take a course in gardening? Music? Computers? Or continue your education in accounting or business math? Click here for more information on a new educational service that will let you take advantage of over 500 free high-quality online courses in these subjects and more. All you need is a library card, an email account, and a computer. To get started, click here for Universal Class.

New York State Museum Week 2012
May 31 - June 6, 2012
Click here for more information.

Downloadable E-books from Overdrive - Now Available!
Overdrive - a new service will be launched for patrons with e-readers, mobile devices and computers. Using your library card, you will be able to download fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages at our E-collection website: http://ecollection.cefls.org. Be sure to check the Help section to find out how to use library e-books on your device! 

PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER (PCC) provides free public access computing services and instruction to the general public. This is part of a statewide initiative, Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary funded by the Recovery Act through September 2012. The focus is on services for the unemployed and improving computer literacy. Classes, private instruction, and facilities are open and available to anyone, 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday.
Click here for more information about the center or call & email Workforce Advisors Katie Duffy at 536-7434, or Kellie Lathrop at 536-7436.
For a listing of monthly workshops, click the following links:

May 2012 Workshops
June 2012 Workshops
Click here for Universal Class

Library Hi-Lights Newsletter
To view Plattsburgh Public Library's new quarterly newsletter, simply click the following link:
Vol. 5. no. 1. Jan.-March 2012

Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Dates for 2012
May 22nd @ 4:30pm
June 26th @ 4:30pm
July 24th @ 4:30pm
August 28th @ 4:30pm
September 25th @ 4:30pm
October 23rd @ 4:30pm
November 27th @ 4:30pm
December 11th @ 4:30pm

DVD & TALKING BOOK LISTING OF CURRENT TITLES NOW AVAILABLE:
For a listing of current DVD & Talking Books, please click the following link:
Plattsburgh Public DVD Listing
Plattsburgh Public Talking Book Listing

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.

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: In search a broad range of databases? NOVEL New York is 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. For a complete list of databases offered by our library, click the Resource Links icon below.
Questions?: Call the Reference Desk at 563-0921 x3.

More Job and Employment Information Available
Click the Resource Links icon below for more information on test guides and resource booklets as well as Civil Service job listings and employment information. Look for the category of Employment Information, and then the New York State Department of Civil Service and New York State Department of Labor link.

New Database: GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY is now available at our Library. Click here or the Resource link below to access this and other databases.


Free Movie Nights
Plattsburgh Public Library will be hosting free movie nights coming up in May and June.
On Wednesday May 16th at 6 PM Plattsburgh Public Library will have a free screening of a 2012 vampire movie starring Kate Beckinsale.
On Wednesday June 13th at 5:45 PM Plattsburgh Public Library will have a free screening of a 2011 detective movie starring Robert Downey Jr.
Please call the library at 563-0921 if you want more information about movies we are showing.
Mystery Library Theater Event
On May 25 at 6:30pm we will be showing a 2010 movie directed by Edgar Wright starring Michael Cera.
It's a good movie but as always the audience is free to make comments.
Free bottled water and snacks will be provided.

Teens & Tweens Programs will be held these Friday afternoons: May 18, & 25. Printable flyer is here. Questions?: Call Mrs. Bandhold 536-7445 or e-mail her: bandholds@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov

TAKE A BITE OUT OF BOOKS registration is underway. 5th thru 7th graders read 6 books & compete at the Mall for prizes on June 30. This year's books are "Enchanted Glass"; "Gollywhopper Games"; "The Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark"; "The Nine Lives of Travis Keating"; & "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town". Sign up thru June 9 in the Children's Room. Questions?: Mrs. Bandhold 536-7445 or bandholds@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov

Preschool Storytimes
The Library will be offering, starting in February, Tuesday and Friday morning Storytimes for preschoolers with Miss Karen, please click days for further information.

Hale-Walter Gallery Exhibit
The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a painting exhibit "Blooms & Blossoms" in the Hale-Walter Gallery April 26th through June 28th. A reception and presentation of awards will be given on Thursday, May 3rd from 5-6pm. For each work sold the Friends of the Library will receive a 20% donation from the artists. To find the gallery just turn left as you enter the library. Click here for a list of paintings.

 


 
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