Library Highlights

Library Now Has Mango Online Language Learning Program

Mango LogoHave you always wanted to learn a foreign language? Refresh your knowledge before a trip abroad? Mango...

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"Like" the Library on Facebook

Facebook iconDid you know the Library maintains a Facebook page? If you're a regular Facebook user, the...

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New Spanish Fiction

New titles recently added to the Spanish Fiction collection include:

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Saturday Special: Happy Hearts for Ages 3-5

Heart, bow and arrowCome and listen to stories about Valentine's Day.  We will be making a heart mouse and decorating a heart cookie.

Registration begins Saturday, January 28th.

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January Lego Club

Line of Legos

Participants meet to create their own Lego structures.  They will be displayed in the library until the next meeting, then participants can make new structures.

We have two session times.  Please register for one of the times: 10:15-11:00 AM or 11:30 AM-12:15 PM

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Online Newsletter

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The Library has ebooks

Posted by: Jean Hansen on December 22, 2011

One of the questions we're being asked most frequently lately is, can I borrow ebooks from the library to put on my Nook, iPad, or Kindle (and some other devices, too)? The answer is, yes! Go to our Download Destination site, powered by Overdrive. You'll need to be a Waterford resident, and know your library card number and pin.  And you'll likely need to use the "My Help!" feature on the upper left side of the Download Destination home page to see how to do it. Tip: once you're ready to check something out, if you want to find something that is available for checkout right then, use the advanced search, pick your format, check off "only show titles with copies available", and then click "search".

Recorded Books OneClickdigital Audiobooks

Posted by: Jean Hansen on December 19, 2011

Attention downloadable audiobook users: If you have been downloading your audiobooks from netlibrary or ebscohost, you will now need to start using Recorded Books OneClickdigital.  You must create a new account, but you do not need to come in to the library to create your account.  You will be asked for your library card number, and then you should be able to create a new account.  You may use the same username and password you used on the other sites if you wish. 

Genealogy Classes Starting in January

Posted by: Jean Hansen on November 21, 2011

GENEALOGY U 

A series of free classes designed to prepare you to trace your FAMILY HISTORY. 

Genealogy 101, 102, 103, and 104 will provide you with the basic information necessary to trace your family’s history.

•    All classes are from 9:30am to 1:00pm on the dates listed below.
•   Coffee, juice and sweet rolls provided
•   Registration is required.  Call 248.618.7694 or come to the Adult Reference Desk to register.
•   You may attend any or all classes.  It is recommended (but not required) that you attend Genealogy 101 or have some experience before attending other classes.
•    Irvin Rabideau, B.S., M.A., M.S.L.S., A.B.D., is the instructor.  Mr. Rabideau has been involved in genealogical research, teaching, and lecturing for over 40 years. 

Genealogy 101,   Saturday, January 7
An introduction to the basics of genealogical research including basic techniques, reference tools, and strategies; library research, the U.S. census as a source, the use of Ancestry and HeritageQuest, vital records, church records, and city directories.

Genealogy 102,   Saturday, February 18
Topics covered include: geographic sources, brick-wall busting techniques, genealogy software evaluation and demonstration, GEDCOM files, creating web pages. Read more

Library Hours Changing

Posted by: Joan Rogers on October 19, 2011

Due to budget constraints that have reduced our staff hours an additional 24% over the course of this year we will be reducing the Library's service hours. As of December 2, 2011 the Library will be closed on Fridays. While we regret this necessity, the change will allow us to reallocate the remaining staff hours to provide the best service possible. New hours:

Mon - Thu   9:00a - 9:00p
Friday         CLOSED
Saturday  10:00a - 5:00p
Sunday      1:00p - 5:00p