Agawam Public Library

september Newsletter

The September issue of The Bookcase, the Agawam Public Library's newsletter, contains the latest information, news and happenings at the library.

Library Value Calculator

How much does the Agawam Library save you? Find out by using the Library Value Calculator created by the Massachusetts Library Association. Click here to access the calculator.

Friends of the Library art Show

Entries are now being accepted for the Friends of the Library second open Juried Art Show to be held in October. Click here for more information and an entry brochure.

more DVDS, Music CDS, and books on tApe And CD may be checked out

You may now take out 10 DVDs, 10 Videocasettes, 10 Music CDs, 10 Books on CD, and 10 Books on Tape per library card.

Sign Up for Adult Programs Online

Beginning September 1st, adults can go to our events calendar and sign up for programs using the EventKeeper feature on our website.

Adult Drop-In Zumba

begins September 28th at 7:00 and continues monthly on the last Tuesday of the month through May 2011. For more info call 789-1550 x109 or visit our events calendar. The classes will be presented by staff from LHQ DanceForce.

Author Talk Series to Start

The library will offer a monthly visit by an author. September is Michael Aloisi, October is Michael Dialessi and November is Brunonia Barry!

New Database: America's obituaries and Death Notices

The library has recently acquired America's Obituaries and Death Notices from Newsbank. It has a very large and comprehensive collection. The database allows one to search by name, date range, location, and more. To access this database click here.

New News Database: Access World News

The library has recently acquired Access World News from Newsbank. It provides full text information from local, regional, national, and international news sources. To access this database click here.

Accessible eBooks for the print-impaired

The Agawam Library, in partnership with Bookshare and OverDrive , is pleased to introduce you to LEAP the Library eBook Accessibility Program. You can download up to 20 books per month free of charge for one year. There are tens of thousands of titles to choose from available in both DAISY and BRF formats. This program is only available to print disabled CW/MARS library patrons and/or qualifying print disabled US students.

Click here for accessible ebooks for the print- impaired.

New Resource that helps in Creating A Resume, choosing a career and/or Finding a Job

Career Transitions is a free step-by-step approach to choosing a career, finding a job, creating a resume and more. These steps include assessing skills and interests, building a personal profile, resume and cover letter, identifying ways to improve job prospects including networking and education opportunities, and searching for jobs. In addition, Career Transitions provides access to unemployment, health benefits, and social services and maintains a blog called The Daily Leap that provides news and information on job hunting from how to choose references to U. S. News 2010 career picks.

Career Transitions is available at the Agawam Library or remotely from your home or office with an Agawam Library Card only. Go to the Agawam Library’s Website at http://www.agawamlibrary.org. Click on
Databases at top of page or click on Career Transitions button above. Type in your library card number and your last name. Scroll down to the C’s and click on Career Transitions. Click the Proceed button.

Updated Links for Jobs

Click on Employment and Jobs to check out the library's latest listings for job hunting

APL is on Face Book!

Come check us out and become a fan. We currently have over 40.

AGAWAM Library on Twitter

Find out information on the latest events and library services through the Agawam Library's twitter accout: http://www.twitter.com/agawamlibrary

Agawam Public Library's Reading Blog

Connect to the Agawam Public Library's Reading Blog to find out the latest new books, what staff and patrons are reading, and what the Agawam Pageturners Book Club and the Night Bookers Book Club are discussing. Add your own book review, too!