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 The
Sterling Heights Public Library is proud to announce the addition of
downloadable digital audio books to our collection. Browse or search for
your favorite titles in OverDrive Audio Book format. Without leaving the
comfort of your home, you can choose, checkout, download, and enjoy audio
books on your computer. For listening-on-the-go, you can transfer the audio
book to your portable MP3 device. To use the new service, simply click on
the link on the library’s homepage. You will
then use the MLC’s digital library. You will need your library card number.
For more information, pick up a flyer at any library service desk.
Every day millions of old cell phones are thrown away and end up in
landfills. Good News from the Friends! We are
now accepting used cell phones and batteries for recycling. Just leave them
in the box across from the Circulation Desk. We no longer can accept used
ink cartridges. All
proceeds from the recycling program will be used by the Friends to support
library programs.
Public computers at the Sterling Heights Public Library are now equipped
with EnvisionWare, a computer software management system. Nonresidents or
users who do not have their library card with them will be logged in by
staff with a guest card. For more details on the system, click
here.
The library no longer mails notices for holds, overdues, and bills due to the high cost of postage. The library is now
using an automated telephone calling system that leaves a courtesy message.
This system will leave a message on an answering machine or with any person
(including a child) that answers the phone. If the person answering hangs
up, the system will still log the call as successful. The quickest, most
efficient means for the library to send notices is via e-mail. If you have
e-mail that you check regularly, please inform the library by giving your
address to the circulation staff.
Do you need tax forms? Go online
for federal,
state, and
Detroit
forms. You can also check the
Michigan
Library tax page for other city tax forms as they become available. |
From Director Tammy Turgeon
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 If you have visited the library over the past
few months, you may have noticed a few changes that we have been making. We
now have all of the magazines and newspapers available for you on the first
floor, and our International Language, English as a Second Language,
Classics, and Cliff Notes collections are now all located on the second
floor. The nonfiction books are in order (from the 000s-900s) in the same
set of stacks and the biographies are now located on the wall behind the
nonfiction. We hope that these changes make our collections more accessible
to you. If you need help finding anything, our friendly and courteous
top-notch staff would be happy to assist you.
We have a new collection available @ the library. The Friends of the
Sterling Heights Public Library generously purchased $3,000 worth of TV
shows on DVD. The collection of 13 series is now available to borrow. The
series chosen were Emmy and Golden Globe award winners for Best Comedy and
Best Drama over the past few years. The series include 24, 30 Rock,
Everybody Loves Raymond, Frasier, Friends, Heroes,
Lost, The Office,
Seinfeld, and The Sopranos. We will continue to add to this collection as
our funding allows.
Another addition is the expansion of our downloadable ebook and audio book
collection which now includes downloadable videos. You can download IMAX
videos, children’s titles, travel videos, and feature films directly to your
pc or mobile device. You can access the site from the library’s Web site or
ebooks.mlcnet.org. If the title you are interested in is not available, you
can place a hold and will be automatically notified via e-mail when the
digital item is available for your use.
Over the next few months we will be adding some new services. These include
two study rooms, self-service holds, a local history area, and a warm, quiet
reading area, donated in memory of Lottie and Michael Piet. We’re looking
forward to seeing you at the library!
Sincerely,
Tammy L. Turgeon, Library Director |
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 Visit
the Sterling Heights Public Library and Check Out a Museum! In a
first-of-its-kind partnership in the Greater Detroit Region, Macy's, Detroit
metro area libraries (through the Library of Michigan Foundation) and the
Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan have launched The Museum
Adventure Pass, presented by Macy's.Launched on October 25 and running
through October 24, 2008, this program between 162 metro area libraries and
more than 20 local arts and cultural organizations, provides area library
card holders free passes to participating local museums, cultural centers,
and historical sites. The program is designed to enhance the learning
experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials,
and to provide access to arts and cultural organizations.
Library users can check out a Museum Adventure Pass at the Sterling
Heights Public Library. Users will then receive a museum admission pass for
the organization they plan to visit. The museum admission pass is handed in
at the box office of the participating organization for free admission for
two or four people. Each museum adventure pass expires within one week of
the checkout date.
Locations that admit 4:
Arab American National Museum
Automotive Hall of Fame
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Detroit Children’s Museum
Detroit Historical Museum
Detroit Institute of Arts
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Grosse Pointe Historical Society
Howell Nature Center
Macomb Cultural Center
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Pewabic Pottery
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Ypsilanti Historical Museum
Locations that admit 2:
Cranbrook Art Museum
Cranbrook House & Gardens
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Henry Ford Estate, Fair Lane
Motown Historical Museum
Plymouth Historical Museum
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Important! Please visit the Museum Adventure Pass website at
www.detroitadventurepass.org
before you begin your adventure. Enjoy a family outing or have a cheap date!
REMINDERS
1. Check out a Museum Adventure Pass using your valid library card. We have
a limited number of passes for each participating organization. Passes are
available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved,
renewed or requested through interlibrary loan.
2. One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per person, per loan period.
The loan period is SEVEN DAYS. Up to two or four people may be admitted on
each pass. (See the list above for which organizations admit 2 and which
admit 4.)
3. Choose the museum you would like to visit and bring the card for that
museum to the circulation desk. We will give you a date-due slip that admits
you into the museum through the date printed on the slip. After this date,
the pass expires. You do not need to return the slip to the library.
4. Visit the Museum Pass website for more details on each organization. You
can also find out the most current hours and exhibition information.
5. Passes may be limited to general admission only. Special exhibitions may
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 Have
you ever noticed the Read posters on display in the
library? A famous celebrity poses with a book of their choice on a
background that “matches” the subject of the book. These posters, from the
American Library Association, promote reading and tell you something about
the celebrity.The Friends of the Library is now offering you or a family
member a chance to be featured
on a Read poster. All Friends members can choose either a 8½” x 11”, or 8½”
x 14” size with a background of their choice. You can provide a high quality
digital picture on a solid background on a CD, or if you prefer, we will
make an appointment to take the picture for you.
If you aren’t already a member, Friends
membership applications
are available on the library’s web site and at all library service
desks. For more information on the Friends Read poster project, call the
library at (586) 446-2640. |
Library Cards
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Smartest Card. Get it. Use it. @ your library! Did you know that:
Libraries have more card holders than VISA? Libraries have more outlets than
McDonalds? Libraries move more items than FedEx?
Click here to see 52 Ways to Use Your Library Card. Don't
have a library card? Click here
or on the library card to get an online application form. You can also get
one from the Circulation Desk, signup is quick and simple. |
Are you ready for DTV? Get the answers
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 Are you confused about the upcoming changes in
TV signals? Have you been asking friends and neighbors but can’t seem to
find the definitive answer?The Sterling Heights Public Library will be
presenting another public awareness program entitled Are You Ready for DTV?
on June 12 at 2 p.m. in the Programming Center. You must register for
this free event so we will have enough material for all who come. Click
here
to register or call the library at (586) 446-2669.
Karole White, MAB President and CEO, and Dan Kelley, MAB IT
and Web Manager, will give a brief overview of how standard TV will be
affected in 2009, what you need to do to be ready for the change, how to
obtain a converter box, and will answer questions from the audience.
The library is partnering with the American Library Association, the
Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and others in launching a statewide
public awareness campaign. More information can be found at the
Michigan DTV for Me
Internet site.
The facts about the switch to all-digital TV
On February 17, 2009, standard broadcast television signals in the United
States will end, and TV sets that rely on an antenna will no longer receive
signals.
How can you be sure you’re not left without television?
The answer to this question depends on a few things. Some people need to
purchase a DTV converter box in order to continue watching broadcast
television, many people don’t need to do anything at all.
You probably will need a DTV converter box if:
You use “rabbit ears” or a rooftop antenna for TV reception.
You don’t need to do anything if:
You currently subscribe to a cable or satellite service OR you do not
subscribe to a service but your television is “DTV ready,” which you can
find out from the manufacturer.
Where do I get a DTV converter box?
The boxes will be available on January 1, 2008 from major retailers. They
are expected to cost between $50 and $70. The federal government is offering
coupons that will knock $40 off the price of each converter box, and U.S.
households can request up to two coupons. Coupons will be available from the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) via their
Web site or a toll-free number.
Is DTV the same thing as HDTV?
No, HDTV stands for High Definition Television, which is different than
Digital Television. Some retailers may try to sell you HDTVs, claiming that
they are necessary for the DTV Transition, but this is not true!
Will I hear more about this in the coming months?
Definitely. The FCC has been working on a plan for a public education
program and those efforts are coming to light as will the efforts of the DTV
Transition Coalition and its members.
Where can I get the facts about the DTV Transition?
The Sterling Heights Public Library is offering a free educational program
about the DTV Transition on March 12 at 7p.m. in the Library Programming
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MSU presents Green Living, You Can Make a Difference
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 It’s hard to escape the unsettling facts about
our environment. The Michigan State University Extension Service suggests
Green Living as a solution in the library’s series this spring and summer.
All programs take place in the Library Programming Center.May 8: Environmentally Friendly Landscaping at 7 p.m.
Take a look at xeriscaping, including water efficient gardening and
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. This session will be presented
by Sandra Goeddeke-Richards, Home Horticulture Program Coordinator at MSU
Extension in Macomb County.
Sandra earned her B.S. Degree in Horticulture from MSU. She provides
technical assistance to the public through the Macomb County MSUE Diagnostic
Lab located at the Extension office in Clinton Twp. In 1983, Sandra began
coordinating the Macomb MSUE Master Gardener training program. She works
with the volunteers to connect them to various community service projects
that help extend the research from the university to the public in an effort
to enhance the environment and protect our natural resources. Wednesday,
June 18: Composting at 7 p.m.
Did you know that the average American produces 4.6 lbs. of garbage EVERY
day? What can you do to stop this trend? Have you ever thought about
composting? Our MSUE Green Living series will continue this summer. Join us
on Wednesday, June 18, for Composting Made Simple at 7 p.m. Composting made
simple: a homeowner’s guide to back yard composting will present information
for the homeowner on proper composting procedures. Learn how to build and
maintain bins and how to use finished compost. Information on local
composting ordinances will also be reviewed. Mary Gerstenberger from
MSU Extension Service in Macomb County is the speaker. She has been the
Environmental Education Coordinator since 2003 and earned a B. S. Degree
from Wayne State University. Her responsibilities at MSUE include school
programs for water conservation, groundwater, and the Great Lakes Education
Program, as well as adult programs for water quality, wetlands,
conservation, and the Master Composter program. Register for this free
program by clicking
here
or by calling the library at (586) 446-2669. Thursday, July 10:
Low Impact Lawn Care
On Thursday, July 10, the MSUE series continues with Low Impact Lawn Care at
7 p.m. Learn the right way to take care of your lawn. Our speaker, Sandra
Goeddeke-Richards, will help you make wise decisions about grass
selection, insect management, fertilizers, and optimal use of water. MSUE’s
goal is to extend the research from the university to the public to enhance
the environment and protect our natural resources.
Sandra, who earned her B.S. Degree at MSU, is the Home Horticulture Program
Coordinator at MSUE. She provides technical assistance to the public through
the Macomb County MSUE Diagnostic Lab located at the Extension office in
Clinton Township and coordinates the Macomb MSUE Master Gardener training
program.
Register for this free program by clicking
here
or by calling the library at (586) 446-2669. |
History @ the library: Michigan’s “Mighty Mac”
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 The Sterling Heights Historical Commission is
honored to present a program entitled The Story of the Mackinac Bridge
with local expert John MacArthur on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in the
Library Programming Center. The timing for this presentation is perfect as
our “Mighty Mac” bridge celebrated it’s 50th anniversary last year.Did
you know that prior to 1957, folks could face up to a 15 mile line to get
from the lower to the upper peninsula of Michigan? The only way to cross the
lake was by ferry. During peak season, those ferry boats would carry as many
as 9,000 vehicles a day.
Mr. MacArthur’s participation is especially significant as his
grandfather, John H. Nunneley, served as the original legal counsel for the
Mackinac Bridge Authority back in the early 1950s. “I have some interesting
anecdotes, courtesy of my grandfather,” John says.
According to MacArthur, the Bridge Authority is still busy these days. An
expected rate increase will finance the upcoming repaving, stripping, and
painting projects scheduled for the 26,372 foot bridge. He promises to share
some more bridge trivia that most people don’t know about.
Just for the record, the idea of building a bridge to connect Michigan
goes back as far as the 1880s. The Legislature ordered the State Highway
Department to establish a ferry service in 1923 but subsequent plans for a
bridge were dropped due to the cost. Throughout the 30s and 40s, the bridge
idea kept coming up, but it wasn’t until 1947 that the Mackinac Bridge
Authority was finally established. |
May 22: Attend the Passport Fair @ the library
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 The library will host another Passport Fair
on Thursday, May 22, from 1-7 p.m. You can pick up an application
form at the library. An informational sheet about the passport process
including details for minors is available on the first floor of the library.
Check the Internet at
www.travel.state.gov for more details and specific deadlines.The
fair will be staffed by employees of the United States Postal Service. “We
are very excited about having another Passport Fair at the Sterling Heights
Public Library. In order to make this a successful event, please read the
requirements and bring all items required,” says Sharon Milewski, Retail
Specialist with the USPS.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE PASSPORT FAIR by clicking
here OR BY CALLING THE LIBRARY AT (586) 446-2669. You are
not registering for a specific appointment, you can come to the Passport
Fair any time between 1 and 7 p.m.
·Bring two forms of ID
•Birth certificate (w/official seal)
•Current state driver’s license or ID card
·Two passport photos
•2” x 2”
•We can take them on site! Only $15
·Passport book fees payable to U.S.
Dept. of State
•$75 for adults (16 and older)
•$60 children under 16
·“New” passport card fees payable to
U.S. Dept. of State
•$20 for adults (16 and older)
•$10 for children under 16
·Execution fees payable to Postmaster
for both Passport Book & Passport Card
•$25 per applicant
·All applicants MUST appear in person
·All fees payable by cash, check, or money order ONLY
·The Passport Card can only be used for land or
sea entry to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. It may not be used
for travel by air.
·All children including newborns and infants
must have their own passport.
·The Passport Card can only be used
for land or sea entry to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
It may not be used for travel by air.
·Bring your social security number |
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 Computer
Classes and Demonstrations: These demonstration
sessions, presented by staff member Mary Lou Metzger, will explain the
Internet and how it can be used to find information. Registration is not required,
but in case of inclement weather, just call before you come in.
Click here to use the
library's web sites index
link.
May 5, Monday–Job Hunting on the Internet demonstration at 7-8:30
p.m. These days you will probably have to use the Internet to look for jobs.
Learn about various “help” sites as well as how to look for jobs, post
resumes, privacy and security issues, and more.
May 8, Thursday–Cyberspace for Seniors demonstration at 10 a.m.-noon.
According to statistics, seniors are the fastest growing segment of Internet
users. Learn about sites developed especially for the older user. We’ll
cover government sites for social security and medicare. Also, see specialty
sites on travel, health, and more. A brief social will follow the class with
refreshments and the chance to develop “computer buddies.”June 26,
Thursday-ABCs of Computers demonstration at 10 a.m.-noon. Thinking of buying
a computer? In this “show and tell” session, we’ll show you how a computer
works and discuss peripherals such as printers, scanners, and digital
cameras. Learn how to read a computer ad and where to find reviews and price
guides.
July 10, Thursday-Basic Internet 101 demonstration at 10 a.m.-noon.
Don’t let the Internet overwhelm you. Today’s session, for the beginner,
will discuss basic Internet information, Internet Service Providers,
different hookups, wireless access, browsers, and search tools. You’ll also
receive a list of Web sites to practice on the library computers or at your
home computer.
July 17, Thursday-E-mail demonstration at 10 a.m.-noon. In this
session, we’ll show how you can have an e-mail account even if you don’t own
a computer. Using Yahoo, a free web-based e-mail service, we’ll cover
signing up for service, sending and receiving messages, attachments,
forwarding, e-mail etiquette, and more.
August 7, Thursday-Children’s Sites on the Internet demonstration
at 10-11 a.m. Learn about quality sites for your children and grandchildren
that can be used for fun and homework. We’ll discuss filters, chat rooms,
and instant messaging. For this one-hour program, you are invited to bring
children; a small play area will be set up to entertain the little ones.
August 14, Thursday-Food & Recipe Sites on the Internet demonstration
at 10 a.m.-noon. Looking for some great salad recipes for these warm summer
evenings? Did your doctor tell you to go on a low-fat, low-calorie diet but
you would still like the food to taste good? The Internet is an ideal
resource whether you want to find recipes for a special dietary need or just
spice up dinner.
August 21, Thursday-Ibistro & Online Reference Sources demonstration
at 10 a.m.-noon. Did you know that you could use hundreds of magazines from
your home computer? You cam also take practice tests, look up your family
tree, fix your car, and research dozens of other things. We’ll also show you
how to use the library’s catalog system, iBistro, to check your library
record and place holds from home. If you have a laptop computer with a
wireless card, feel free to bring it along.
If your club or group
would like to schedule an Internet demonstration, call the library at (586)
446-2640. If you belong to a group that would like an Internet class on a special topic,
e-mail Mary Lou or call at
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Good Reads, the library’s book discussion group, has decided to do a
Reader’s Choice series where the group picks their favorite books for
everyone to read. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of
the month. There is no meeting in December, but meetings will resume the
second Tuesday of January.
For the final meeting on May 13,
the group will discuss The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.
Daniel Sempere, the son of a widowed bookstore owner, is 10 when he
discovers a novel, The Shadow of the Wind, by Julián Carax. As he
grows up, Daniel's fascination with the mysterious Carax links him to other
adventures. Participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the title
under discussion. Reservations are not required. In case of inclement
weather, changes will be posted on the Web site or call the library at (586)
446-2640.Participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the title under
discussion. Reservations are required, and in the event of cancellation,
we will notify all who register by clicking
here.
For more information, call the library at (586) 446-2640. |
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So
many books, so little time. For all those busy people, the Sterling
Heights Public Library has a new service: an Online
Book Club that delivers books electronically. Each day, Monday
through Friday, the library emails subscribers a portion of a book that
takes about five minutes to read. You'll be able to read two or three
chapters from a book during the week. If you like the book, you can check
it out or place it on hold.
 There
are eleven book clubs to choose from: fiction, nonfiction, romance, science
fiction, mystery, horror, pre-publication titles, business, good news, teen books, and audio books. Now you can discover
great books, even if you’re too busy to visit the library. Click on the
logo to join the Online Book Club. |
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Public computers at the Sterling
Heights Public Library are now equipped with EnvisionWare, a computer
software management system.
- Why is the library using this new system?
EnvisionWare has been installed to make better use of the computers by
providing more equitable access to all users.
- Do I need a library card to use the computer?
Yes, users must enter their 14-digit library card number (with no spaces
between numbers) in order to use the computers. Nonresidents will be
issued guest cards. There are two computers with library catalog access
on the first floor which do not require a library card number.
- How long can I use the computer?
Session length depends on location. There are three categories:
filtered, unfiltered (you must be 18 years of age), and word processing.
If no one is waiting for a computer, there is no limit on the number of
sessions.
- What if I need more time?
Sessions can be extended in 15 minute increments, if no one is waiting
for the computer. Follow the prompts on the computer screen to extend
sessions.
- How will I know when my time is up?
A clock bar appears when you log on. It gives the time remaining in the
session. Warnings that the session is ending begin to appear 15 minutes
before time is up. If you are using word processing software, we suggest
you save often and bring a disk to save your work. If needed, disks are
available at the Information Desk for $1.
- If I leave the computer to look for a book, will my session be timed
out?
You can lock the computer by clicking on the Lock button on the clock
bar and entering a password of your choosing. The clock will continue to
count down, but you will not be timed out until the end of the session
is reached. If you don’t lock the computer, someone else could use your
remaining time.
- What do I do when I’m finished with my session?
Log out by clicking on the Done button.
- Does the library monitor what sites I visit on the Internet?
No, there is no record kept of what sites you visit. The software simply
says the computer is free or in use. When you click on the Done button,
the session is cleared.
- What do I do if all the computers are in use?
If all the computers are being used, you may get on the waiting list by
giving your library card number to the librarian at the second floor
Information Desk.
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Be sure to check the “special feature” table in the front of the bookstore. Each month features books on seasonal topics. And, don’t forget the bookstore has Red Dot
sales with 50% off marked books. Ask about the bag prices too! See you there!
The
Friends of the Library are always looking for additional volunteers for the
Friends Book Store located on the
first floor of the library. The Friends Book Store is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On Friday and Saturday the room is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please
stop by for some great bargains. If you would like
to volunteer or would like more information, contact the
library.
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Library Board of Trustees meet the third Monday of
the month, from September to June, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. |
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We feel that your library card is “The Smartest
Card. Get it. Use it @ your library®.” Our goal is to make your library card
the most valued and used card in your wallet. Step 1:
If you don’t already have a library card, get one!
Step 2: If you have a library card,
use it! |
Revised:
May 02, 2008
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