“This is a great new way to enjoy and use your public library more,” said Library Director Tammy Turgeon. “People are truly amazed when they see in one place just how many great new titles we purchase each week, which they can reserve and borrow at no cost. And we cover all age groups and many diverse interests.” Turgeon also noted that the new Wowbrary alerts are extremely convenient and quickly show what’s new, whether checked out or not, all from the convenience of one’s home, work, or school computer.

The alerts help those interested in specific topics, as Sterling Heights Public Library Youth Services Supervisor Judy Kotulis pointed out. “It only takes a mouse click to see the newest arrivals appropriate for your child or teen. There’s a separate section on parenting. Teachers can quickly spot new resources for their classes.”

Wowbrary replaces the library’s previous offering BookNews and Dear Reader. Those who received e-mails from Dear Reader or who utilized RSS feeds from Booknews will no longer continue to do so, but should be excited for the new services Wowbrary offers. With direct links to the Sterling Heights Public Library’s catalog and weekly e-mails updating users on what the library has added to the collection, Wowbrary truly is the inside scoop on what the library has to offer.

Wowbrary alerts are free and do not require a library card. E-mails are sent every Wednesday morning.