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The Reader's Way

December 2011 -
February 2012

WCPL Quarterly Newsletter

of news and upcoming events
is availalble for download.

Printable PDF edition.

 

The Reader's Way

December 2011 -
February 2012

WCPL Quarterly Newsletter

of news and upcoming events
is availalble for download.

Printable PDF edition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Today's Events @ WCPL                                                                        


 

 

 

 Today's Events @ WCPL                                                                        


 

 

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NOW OFFER DOWNLOADABLE MUSIC
   Wednesday, February 01, 2012 (49 reads)


 

WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER DOWNLOADABLE MUSIC FROM THEIR WEBSITE
(Wooster, OH)—(February 1)—Wayne County Public Library has joined Library Ideas’ network of Public Library websites that offer access to songs from Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists.
The service will allow the Wayne County Public Library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to hundreds of thousands of songs.
Under the terms of the agreement, registered card holders of the Wayne County Public Library can download a select number of Sony Music tracks in the MP3 format each week at no direct cost via wcpl.freegalmusic.com. For questions please check out Freegal's FAQ's and user tips.


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Now Hiring!
   Wednesday, February 01, 2012 (32 reads)


 

WCPL is now hiring a Part Time Circulation Assistant at our Main Library. Applications may be obtained in person from the any of our locations 

Completed library application forms may be mailed to:
 
Wayne County Public Library
P.O. Box 1349,
Wooster, OH 44691
Attn:  Human Resources


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Signing Savvy - Sign Language Database Added
   Friday, January 27, 2012 (17 reads)


The Wayne County Public Library has added the sign language database, Signing Savvy, it provides easy-to-use sign language learning tools. Signing Savvy contains high resolution videos of American Sign Language (ASL) signs and common other signs used in conversational signing within the United States and Canada. The constantly expanding dictionary has videos of signs for more than 7000 words and phrases! Any word not contained in the dictionary can be fingerspelled.



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Universal Class Education Courses Now Available
   Monday, January 03, 2011 (875 reads)


Universal ClassOver 500 online education courses, free!

Available subjects include:
• Computer Training • Personal Finance • GED Training • Business • Pet and Animal Care • Professional Development • Health Services Training • Music and Painting • And Much More!
 

Universal Class

 

These are non-credit courses and are provided for your personal enrichment. These courses are not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

 



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Events Calendar

 
 


Events Calendar

 
 


 Upcoming Events

Family Story Time
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 9:45 AM
Where: Wooster Branch at Story Hour Room B

Preschool children of all ages are welcome in our family story time filled with stories, rhymes and songs. Accompanying adults are invited to join in the fun.

Toddler Story Time -Dalton Branch
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Dalton Branch at Dalton Meeting Room

Toddler story times are for children 18 months – 3 years old. The toddler story times will begin Monday’s during January 30 – April 2 from 10:30-11 a.m.

Grant Writing Session 1
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Wooster Branch at Conference Room West

Grant writing session 1

Kids Explore the Solar System
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Wooster Branch at Story Hour Room (Combined)

Kids Explore—The Solar System
Students in grades 1-6 are invited to join a four-week session in which attendees will explore the solar system. Miss Becky will again be blending facts about the solar system with hands-on activities and crafts to bring the subject to life.

United Artists Film Studio Is Founded (1919)
In 1919, four of the leading figures in Hollywood—Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, D.W. Griffith, and Douglas Fairbanks—decided to form their own film studio to better control their own work. Though initially successful, United Artists foundered as films became more expensive to produce. It was taken over in the 1950s and began to thrive again until the 80s, when it was bought by the studio MGM. What famous actor announced plans to resurrect United Artists in 2006 as part owner of the company? Discuss