Northern Onondaga Public Library http://www.nopl.org Serving the Upstate New York communities of Brewerton, Cicero, and North Syracuse Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:48:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tune Into Nature – Family friendly sing along and storytelling program with Chris Lajewski http://www.nopl.org/brewerton/tune-into-nature-family-friendly-sing-along-and-storytelling-program-with-chris-lajewski http://www.nopl.org/brewerton/tune-into-nature-family-friendly-sing-along-and-storytelling-program-with-chris-lajewski#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:39:13 +0000 WandaN http://www.nopl.org/?p=4560 Friday, February 24 at 11:00am Brewerton Library Sign up here]]> Friday, February 24 at 11:00am

Brewerton Library    Sign up here

Chris is guaranteed to get the kids singing and laughing, learning about nature along the way.

]]> http://www.nopl.org/brewerton/tune-into-nature-family-friendly-sing-along-and-storytelling-program-with-chris-lajewski/feed 0 Street Safe Kids Abduction Prevention Seminar http://www.nopl.org/cicero/street-safe-kids-abduction-prevention-seminar-2 http://www.nopl.org/cicero/street-safe-kids-abduction-prevention-seminar-2#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:12:43 +0000 NicoleH http://www.nopl.org/?p=4546 Thursday February 23

2:00-3:00 PM

NOPL at Cicero

Click here to sign up ]]> Thursday February 23

2:00-3:00 PM

NOPL at Cicero

Click here to sign up

]]> http://www.nopl.org/cicero/street-safe-kids-abduction-prevention-seminar-2/feed 0 Prepare for the Oscars http://www.nopl.org/cicero/prepare-for-the-oscars http://www.nopl.org/cicero/prepare-for-the-oscars#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:16:02 +0000 MegB http://www.nopl.org/?p=4471 Familiarize yourself with some of this year’s nominated for Best Picture by viewing them at the library according to the following schedule.

Popcorn will be served. All movies have been rated PG-13.

Moneyball

Friday Feb 17

1:00pm

at the Cicero Library

 


The Help

Wednesday Feb 15, 4:00pm
North Syracuse Library

Wednesday Feb 22, 6:00pm
Cicero Library

 


Real Steel

Friday Feb 24

1:00 pm

North Syracuse Library

]]> http://www.nopl.org/cicero/prepare-for-the-oscars/feed 0 Nursery School Open House http://www.nopl.org/north-syracuse/nursery-school-open-house http://www.nopl.org/north-syracuse/nursery-school-open-house#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:43:24 +0000 MegB http://www.nopl.org/?p=2209 Saturday, March 3 10:30am-12:30pm NOPL at North Syracuse Discover all the terrific nursery school and preschool programs in the area. ]]> Saturday, March 3
10:30am-12:30pm
NOPL at North Syracuse

100 Trolley Barn Lane
N. Syracuse, 13212

Discover all the terrific nursery school and preschool programs in the area. Representatives from a variety of schools will be on site to discuss their programs and answer questions.

]]> http://www.nopl.org/north-syracuse/nursery-school-open-house/feed 0 Tech Help Desk http://www.nopl.org/cicero/tech-help-desk http://www.nopl.org/cicero/tech-help-desk#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:46 +0000 MegB http://www.nopl.org/?p=4426 Can I Help You? Please? NOPL at N. Syracuse, Mondays, 5:00-7:00pm NOPL at Cicero, Tuesdays 12:30-2:00pm Reserve a time slot using the NOPL calendar, or just drop in. Get help using your gadget in person or via Skype. Our Skype name is noplibrary.]]> A librarian dedicated to providing assistance with technology like ebooks and ereaders, tablets, laptops, phones, etc. will be stationed at NOPL at the following times and locations throughout the month of February:

NOPL at North Syracuse, Mondays, 5:00-7:00pm
NOPL at Cicero, Tuesdays 12:30-2:00pm

Reserve a time slot using the NOPL calendar, or just drop in. Help can be granted in person or via Skype. Our Skype name is noplibrary.

]]> http://www.nopl.org/cicero/tech-help-desk/feed 0 February Break programs at Brewerton Library http://www.nopl.org/kids/february-break-programs-at-brewerton-library http://www.nopl.org/kids/february-break-programs-at-brewerton-library#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:55:59 +0000 WandaN http://www.nopl.org/?p=4179 Friday, February 24 at 11:00am “Tune into Nature” family friendly sing along and storytelling program with Chris Lajewski. Chris is guaranteed to get the kids singing and laughing and they might learn something about nature along the way. Sign up here

]]> http://www.nopl.org/kids/february-break-programs-at-brewerton-library/feed 0 Second Saturday Science: The Power of Air http://www.nopl.org/cicero/second-saturday-science-the-power-of-air http://www.nopl.org/cicero/second-saturday-science-the-power-of-air#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:37:17 +0000 NicoleH http://www.nopl.org/?p=4201 Hands-on science fun for all ages!

February 11, 10 AM - 1:30 PM

NOPL at Cicero

Sign up here

]]> For something that seems invisible, air is incredibly powerful. Join us for activities that demonstrate how air can push, cut, expand, and shrink other objects.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registered groups can drop by anytime during the session and stay as long or as short as you like.
What is Second Saturday Science?
Second Saturday Science is a chance for children, adults, and families to test out scientific principles through hands-on exploration. Each session will explore a different aspect of science or technology.
Who is it for?
These programs are best for elementary school and up, although all ages are welcome. Some activities will require adult participation, and younger children may require assistance with some of the activities.
]]> http://www.nopl.org/cicero/second-saturday-science-the-power-of-air/feed 0 Falls Prevention http://www.nopl.org/north-syracuse/falls-prevention http://www.nopl.org/north-syracuse/falls-prevention#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:21:32 +0000 MegB http://www.nopl.org/?p=3901 Register Here.]]> Tues. October 11 at 11:00am
NOPL at North Syracuse
100 Trolley Barn Lane, N. Syracuse 13212
The St. Camillus not-for-profit healthcare facility will speak about how to prevent falls and related injuries, illustrate how exercise can improve balance and strength, and share ideas on how to make homes safer. Register online to help us prepare enough chairs, handouts, etc. for attendees.

]]> http://www.nopl.org/north-syracuse/falls-prevention/feed 0 Check Out the iPad and eReaders at the Cicero Library http://www.nopl.org/cicero/check-out-the-ipad-and-ereaders-at-the-cicero-library http://www.nopl.org/cicero/check-out-the-ipad-and-ereaders-at-the-cicero-library#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:43:17 +0000 lizzieg http://www.nopl.org/?p=3686 Learn more here]]> NOPL at Cicero has three eReaders and one iPad available for circulation to NOPL patrons over the age of 18 with a library card in good standing.

The iPad will be available for in-library use only, it can be borrowed for two hours at a time, and is non-holdable. It is pre-loaded with content including games, newspapers, magazines, and educational apps.

The eReaders will circulate for three weeks and are also non-holdable. One Barnes and Noble Black and White Nook, one Sony Reader Touch Edition, and one Sony Reader Pocket Edition are available. The Nook contains popular titles that are being turned into movies. The Sony Readers contain titles from the New York Times Fiction and Non-Fiction best sellers lists.

Titles on the Nook:

  • A Game of Thrones-George R.R. Martin
  • Something Borrowed—Emily Griffin
  • The Help—Kathryn Stockett
  • Water for Elephants—Sara Gruen
  • The Lincoln Lawyer—Michael Connelly
  • I am Number Four—Pittacus Lore
  • The Hunger Games—Suzanne Collins
  • Jane Eyre—Charlotte Bronte
  • One Day—David Nichols
  • Moneyball—Michael Lewis
  • Too Big to Fail—Andrew Ross Sorkin
  • We need to talk about Kevin—Lionel Shriver
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo—Stieg Larson
  • One for the Money—Janet Evanovich
  • I, Alex Cross—James Patterson
  • The Great Gatsby—F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • One Shot—Lee Child
  • Anna Karenina–Leo Tolstoy
  • The Hobbit—J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy—John Le Carre

Titles on both Sony Readers:

  • 1105 Yakima Street—Debbie Macomber
  • After America—Mark Steyn
  • Bossypants—Tina Fey
  • Cold Vengeance—Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
  • The Confession: A Novel—John Grisham
  • Dexter by Design—Jeff Lindsay
  • Full Black—Brad Thor
  • The Glass Castle—Jeanette Walls
  • The Greater Journey—David McCullough
  • Heaven if for Real—Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent
  • The Help—Katheryn Stockett
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks—Rebecca Skloot
  • In the Garden of Beasts—Erik Larson
  • Kill Me If You Can—James Patterson and Marshall Karp
  • Now you See Her—James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
  • One Day—David Nicholls
  • Outliers: The Story of Success—Malcom Gladwell
  • The Return of Rafe MacKade—Nora Roberts
  • Safe Haven—Nicholas Sparks
  • Sarah’s Key—Tatiana de Rosnay
  • Second Son—Lee Child
  • A Stolen Life—Jaycee Dugard
  • Unbroken—Laura Hillenbrand
  • Until Proven Guilty—J.A. Jance
]]> http://www.nopl.org/cicero/check-out-the-ipad-and-ereaders-at-the-cicero-library/feed 0 Library eBooks for Kindle http://www.nopl.org/cicero/kindle http://www.nopl.org/cicero/kindle#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:45:57 +0000 MegB http://www.nopl.org/?p=3817 Click Here to learn how.]]> Finally! Public Libraries can now lend eBooks for the Amazon Kindle.

How to borrow ebooks for your Kindle:

From our homepage click the big purple Overdrive rectangle.

2. Browse and check out a Kindle book.

3. Click the ‘Get for Kindle’ button. This opens the Amazon.com website. You may be required to sign in with your Amazon.com account if you are not already logged in.

4. Select a Kindle device or Kindle reading app. Click the ‘Get library book’ button and sync your device or app to download the book, or choose to send it to your device via USB.

5. An active Wi-Fi connection is required for wireless delivery to a Kindle device. If your Kindle is not Wi-Fi capable or you do not have an active Wi-Fi connection, see Amazon’s video tutorial or written instructions for transferring files via USB
Kindle compatibility with library eBooks also takes full advantage of Amazon’s Whispersync technology. If you check out the eBook again at a later date or choose to purchase the eBook from the Kindle Store, all of your notes, bookmarks and highlights will be preserved. The last page read will also be synced between your Kindle and free Kindle reading apps.

Step-By-Step Videos

How To Check Out a Kindle eBook from the Library

How To Return A kindle eBook Early

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