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A Special Family Music Event with Adam Miller

LibStaff — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:39:19 +0000

Priestley-Forsyth

Memorial Library

presents

a special family music event with

Adam Miller

Adam Miller is a renowned American folksinger and natural-born storyteller. Miller accompanies his rich, resonant baritone voice with lively finger-picking acoustic guitar and stunningly beautiful autohharp melodies.

A masterful entertainer who never fails to get his audience singing along, he has distinguished himself as on of the great interpreters of American folktales and folk songs, and as a performer who appeals to audiences of all ages.

Thursday, April 4th

6:30 pm

Christ United Methodist Church

Front & King Streets

Free Admission

Patchworks: Theatre in the Classroom

LibStaff — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:00:53 +0000

The Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library

and

Degenstein Community Library Present

Bloomsburg Theater Ensemble’s 2013

Theatre in the Classroom Production

“Patch Works: Life and Legends of the Coal Towns”

Find out about Pennsylvania’s rich coal mining history through songs and stories about the time when Coal was king in our nation.

Monday, May 20 – 6:30pm

Degenstein Community Library

40 South Fifth Street, Sunbury

This program is provided by a grant from

The Woodcock Foundation for the

Appreciation of the Arts, Inc.

2013 Friends Officers

Cynthia Paul — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:14:48 +0000

President – Diane Wynn

Vice President – Cynthia Paul

Secretary – Nancy Hartman

Treasurer – Patti Graboski

Membership Chairperson – Jen Pehowic

Make Your First Organic Garden A Success

LibStaff — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:07:58 +0000

Here are Strawberries, Curry Leaf and Turmeric organically grown.

Most people have heard tales about the proficiency of organic foods and most have probably seen them around, yet not many have actually taken the time to enjoy them. You may already be aware of which foods come organically. You can see it on their labels, as well as in their higher prices. This article can help you save money by growing organic produce right in your own garden.

The skins from fruit are a great way to recycle waste and turn them into something positive by using them for your compost pile. You will have a great garden with hardly any cost at all if you use these items to create a organic compost.

Great Tips ! Be careful of the leaves around your plants, certain kinds of leaves contain substances that can be harmful to plants. These leaves should not be used for mulching until they have been composted first.

When the soil is healthier, the plants are too, and can resist more diseases and damage that’s caused by insects. While the insects are still present, you are avoiding their damages, so everyone is happy.

Don’t underestimate pine as a great mulch. Some garden plants are high in acidity, and do better with acidic soil. If you have these plants in your garden, keep them healthy by using pine needles as mulch. Cover your beds with the needles, as they will decompose and disperse their acid throughout the soil.

When planting your garden, dig small trenches between plant rows. This will mean that water will flow directly to the plants with no additional effort on your part. This way, you will save water and money from your water bills.

Great Tips ! Recycling wood saves money and adds a unique touch to your garden. Use scrap wood to build small garden fences or support structures for plants.

Use untreated stone, brick or wood to build raised beds. For best results, you should only use wood that has not been treated with chemicals or protective coating. Cypress, locust and cedar are all great examples of what woods to use when building a raised bed. Consider the chemicals that will leach out of the wood before choosing anything that has been treated. Remember the affect that such chemicals will have on your plants and soil. If you have to use treated wood, you should line it with a bit of plastic to create a barrier.

Be particular when selecting the plants you will include in the organic garden. Various types of a certain veggie or flower need different kinds of environments. For instance, a number of kinds of roses are available, but some will grow and bloom in your garden whereas others won’t. Make sure you check on what environment a plant is best suited for before you purchase it.

You could simply make a new perennials garden in a couple easy steps. Use a spade to cut the turf and flip it over. Cover the prepared area with a layer of wood chips. In a couple of weeks, plant your perennials in this new bed.

Great Tips ! Use organic material to mulch your trees and flower beds. When using an organic material it will help to conserve the water, and adds nutrients and humus to your plants.

Be knowledgeable about buying plants you wish to add to your organic garden. You should definitely keep this in mind when you buy perennials and annuals. You should purchase plants that show buds that have not bloomed yet. Buying them this way ensures that the root system will grow strong in your organic garden.

Conserve your rainwater! Retain it in barrels or buckets and use it in your organic garden when it’s time to water. This will save you from using your home source when watering your organic garden. Rainwater is abundant and free. Rainwater also has natural benefits for plants.

Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.

Links Lounge

LibStaff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:12:29 +0000

Around the Valley

Auto, Home and Garden

Government

Local and State Government

Federal Government

USA.gov (Information Portal)
Federal Statistics
IRS: Internal Revenue Service
The White House
Thomas: United States Legislative Information
United States House of Representative
United States Senate
United States Supreme Court
USA.gov (Information Portal)

Libraries and Local Authors

Newspapers, Magazines, Radio & TV Stations

Numbers

Other Sites of Interest

PA Public Records (commercial site: not affiliated with any non-profit or government agency)
The Pregnancy Zone (commercial site: not affiliated with any non-profit or government agency)
Senior Care site (commercial site: not affiliated with any non-profit or government agency)

Schools, Colleges & Universities

Search Engines

Smart Ideas & Sources

Teachers Page

LibStaff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:47:20 +0000

The Teacher Collection is located at the bottom of the stairs.

Story Bags

Story Bags…

A Story Bag is a collection of fiction and non-fiction books and some related materials that are theme centered. All of the books in the Story Bags can also be found on our shelves. You may search the Card Catalog with the title of the Story Bags. If you have used Story Bags in the past, we have changed their content and removed some items. Some of these items and puppets will now be available for check out separate from the Story Bags. Please check with the Youth Services Coordinator to find out what is available.

Story Bag topics:

1-2-3 Count
A-B-C
All About Me
Apples, Leaves and Pumpkins
At the Seashore
Books, Reading and Libraries
Camping/Outdoors
Cats and Kittens
Colors
Desert
Dinosaurs Dino Fact Fun
Dinosaurs Preschool and Early Elementary
Dogs
Dragons
Feathered Friends
Firefighters
In the Forest
Friends

Healthy Habits
Jungle
Kings, Queens and Castles
Money and Banking
Numbers
Ocean
On the Farm
Owls
Pets
Punxsutawney Phil
Reptiles
Rivers and Ponds
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals
Seasons
Shapes
Sizes and Opposites
Space Exploration
Things that Go
Weather

The following themes are still in tubs: The Wild West (Pioneers, Cowboys, and Native Americans)Ocean (Includes Seashore, Sea Jobs, Fish, and other Marine Life) On the Farm Pennsylvania

One Book Traveling Trunks: You must check with the Youth Services Coordinator, Kim King, to borrow these.
“If You Were A Penguin” “What A Treasure” “Up, Down, and Around” (Growing things) “Whose Shoes”

More Services

Other Services We Offer

Tours of the Library
Reference help – Ask Here PA
Summer Reading Program
Accelerated Readers
Guided Readers
Access to Mango Languages, eBranch2Go,(download audio and ebooks) and Tumblebooks Library

Links for teachers

Links for Teachers

Pennsylvania Department of Education
A to Z Teacher Stuff
An amazing collection of information and theme units for teachers.
Discovery Channel School
For every grade level, lesson plans to complement the cable network’s shows, and a list of web links for teachers.
Education World
Lesson plans, technology updates, school issues and more.
Encyclopedia of ED Stats
This site brings together data from several sources produced by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Guide to the United States
Comprehensive information about the States including the flag, animal, songs.
Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library can help teachers, parents, librarians and especially, children.
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators
A categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth.
GeneEd: Genetics Education Resource
from the National Library of Medicine GeneEd allows students and teachers grades 9 to 12 to explore topics such as Cell Biology, DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Heredity/Inheritance Patterns, Epigenetics/Inheritance and the Environment, Genetic Conditions, Evolution, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, DNA Forensics, and Top Issues in Genetics.
New York Times Learning Network: Grade 3-12
News summaries, quizzes, and daily lesson plans based on New York Times content
PBS Classroom Resources
Activities and lesson plans based on PBS television programming.
U.S. Department of Education
Official Blog from the Department of Education

Quick Links

LibStaff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:32:02 +0000

Download Books

eBranch2Go
You can download hundreds of audio books and listen on your computer or transfer books to a portable device, like an iPod, iphone or MP3 player. You can also download thousands of e-books. Read the latest best sellers, fiction, and nonfiction on your e-reader or mobile device including Kindle, iphone, iPad and more. Try it, it’s easy! It’s free! (Login in using your library card number. Don’t enter any spaces. ) Newest Audiobooks | Newest eBooks

Mango Languages

Learn a new language with . . .

Mango Languages

Mango Languages is an easy to use online learning system teaching practical conversation skills for a wide variety of popular languages.

With everyday dialog from native speakers, engaging interactive lessons, and a unique intuitive teaching style, Mango increases your ability to use, adapt and build on what you learn.

In no time at all, you’ll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless!

Watch a video to learn more

Preemie Resources

LibStaff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:00:49 +0000

Family and Friends of Preemies

Adult Books

The Premature Baby Book : Everything You Need to know About Your Premature Baby from Birth to Age One. Jim and Martha Sears. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2004. (618.92 SEA)

The Preemie Parents’ Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years. Susan L. Madden. Boston: Harvard Common Press, 2000. (618.92 MAD)

Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey. Davis, Deborah L. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 2004. (618.92 DAV)

Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies. Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli and Mia Wechsler Doron. Pocket Books, 2000. Written by a neonatalogist and parents of premature infants, this book provides information from pregnancy, through the hospital experience, after discharge and into early childhood. Uses a question and answer format that allows parents to easily obtain information. (618.92 LIN)

Your Premature Baby and Child: Helpful Answers and Advice for Parents. Amy Tracy, Dianne Mahonet and Judy Bernbaum. Berkley Publishing Group, 1999. Addresses the emotional aspects of caring for a premature infant and detailed information regarding medical concerns, discharge, early development and early intervention. (618.92 TRA)

What to Do When Your Baby is Premature: A Parent’s Handbook for Coping with High-Risk Pregnancy and Caring for the Preterm Infant. Joseph A. Garcia Prats and Sharron Simmons-Hornfischer. Three Rivers Press, 2000. (618.92 GAR)

Alex: The Fathering of a Preemie. Jeff Stimpson. Academy Chicago Publishers, 2004. (618.92 STI)

Kangaroo Care: The Best You Can Do to Help Your Premature Infant. Susan Luddington-Hoe, Susan Galant and Anthony Hadeed. Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing, 1993. (618.92 LUD)

The Nursing Mother’s Companion. Kathleen Huggins. Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 2005. Written by an experienced lactation consultant, this book provides a clear description of successful breastfeeding tips and practical information for tackling nursing problems. Addresses issues such as milk supply, pumping, positioning, drug safety, going back to work and soreness. Provides special attention to nursing the premature infant. (649.33 HUG)

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. La Leche League International. Plume, 2004. This book provides a step-by-step guide to the early months, common concerns, problems and weaning. Also includes specialized information related to nutrition, sleep issues, the working mother, and the father’s role in breast-feeding. (649.33 WOM)

Children’s Books

The Tiniest Warrior of All. Nicola JD Maher. Oblio Press, 2005. (E MAH)

No Bigger Than My Teddy Bear. Valerie Pankow. Petaluman, CA: Family Books, 2004. A children’s book in which a little boy describes how the NICU staff take care of his premature baby brother. (E PAN)

Believe in Katie Lynn. Bartholomew Resta, MD and Kitty Harvill. Nashville, TN: Eggman Publishing, Inc. 1995. (ISBN: A children’s book in which a NICU baby doesn’t thrive until her mother is allowed to hold her. This book describes the way NICUs used to be, not the way they are now. We recommend the book because the drawings may help children understand what a NICU looks like, and the sort of equipment that they will see if they visit. (E RES)

My Baby Sister is a Preemie. Diana M. Amadeo. Zonderkidz, 2005. (E AMA)

Web Resources

March of Dimes Prematurity Website
Excellent resource focusing on Parenting in the NICU; Coping with the NICU Experience; Family and Friends; Leaving the NICU; Grief & Loss; Glossary of Terms and the NICU Family Support Program.
Premature Infant.com
Website maintained by a NICU nurse who is also the mother of the preemie. Includes articles about preemie issues, NICU do’s and don’ts, resources for preemie parents and nurses, and dozens of wonderful “imagines” from both parents and nurses.
ComeUnity: Premature Baby, Premature Child
Articles and resources for parenting your premature baby and child
CaringBridge
Website that allows you to easily create a secure website in which you can update families and friends about your baby’s condition.
Carepages
Another free, personal website that allows you communicated with family and friends about your baby’s condition.
Center For Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB, Inc.)
Website that provides information and support for those experiencing the loss of one (or more) multiples.
Prematurity.org
Extensive website with articles covering a wide range of topics of interest to family and friends of premature babies and children.
Kidshealth.org
This site, which is a project of the Nemours Foundation, offers high quality medical information about babies and children of all ages, including preemies.
BabyCenter.com
Extensive site that includes all sorts of information, discussion lists and forums relevant to babies and parenting. Includes sections on topics such as prematurity and multiples. An excellent resource for you to use now, and as your child grows and develops.

Adults Page

LibStaff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:38:17 +0000

About Books

Books and reading are the foundation of our library. We hope this page helps you select new (and classic) books to read.

Book clubs and reader’s advisories:

Join our Dear Reader Book Clubs. Each day we’ll email you a 5-minute portion of a book. During the week you can read 2-3 chapters and decide if you want to check the book out of the library. Every Monday we start new books. Sign up and start reading. Clubs include: Fiction, Business, Science Fiction, Audio, Nonfiction, Romance, Mystery, pre-publication, Teen and Good News.

Library Thing
Join the world’s largest online book club at Library Thing. Catalog your books from Amazon, the Library of Congress and 690 other world libraries. Import from anywhere. Find people with similar tastes. Find new books to read. Free Early Reviewer books from publishers and authors Enter 200 books for free.

Did you know:

You can pick up a free copy of the monthly newspaper, Book Page: America’s Book Review, at the library.
That the library subscribes to the Daily Item and USA Today and various magazines. They are located on the second floor.
We have an ever-expanding collection of downloadable books. They are can be found at eBranch2Go
If we don’t own a book and you you think the library might be interested in purchasing the book for our collection, either call the Library at 473-8201 or send a message with the contact form
Check Access PA to find out what local libraries might own the item. Submit an Inter-library Loan request by using this formor calling the library (473-8201) or stopping in.

For Parents

Parenting Books and DVDs Available:

We are currently working to expand upon our collection of parenting books and DVDs. We have recently purchased books on topics as diverse as pregnancy, autism, ADHD, pre-maturity, toilet training, sending a child to college, adoption, children of lesbians and gays, ways to keep toddlers occupied and discipline techniques. We continue to expand upon this collection. If you have any suggestions for additional types of materials to purchase, please contact C. Lynn Williams.

Programs at the Library:

We offer many programs for both children and adults. For information about what is currently going on, or planned for the near future, please see our Calendar. For more information, please contact: Children’s Services Coordinator: Kim King or Library Director: C. Lynn Williams Phone: 570-473-8201

A Family Place Library:

Family place Libraries expand services to children and families. We have redesigned our Library space to become a fun, family destination. Parent and child workshops focus on good health, early learning, parental involvement, and socialization. Learn more about Family Place Libraries by visiting

Accelerated Readers and Guided Readers:

Lists are available at the library to help you find appropriate books. If you already know the book you are looking for, check the library catalog to check if we own it.

Preemie Information

Are you the parent, family member or friend of a preemie?
Check out our preemie resources, just for you!

Looking for Parenting Advice Online?

Family Education: Provides loads of information about education and children’s developmental stages. Includes pregnancy to age 18.
Your Big Kid at the Baby Center: Your “big kid” will change a lot between the ages of 5 to 8. Find out more about the physical, social and emotional, and speech and language developmental milestones to expect from older kids, and get great expert advice on tackling the tough topics.
Baby Center: Information about your baby’s development from pregnancy through 24 months. Subscribe to weekly emails while you are pregnant!
Brainy by Five: This web site helps parents, families, teachers and community members in preparing all young children, ages birth to five, for success in school and in life. This website provides information regarding quality early childhood care and educational programs in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties and is brought to you by Early Care and Education Community Engagement Groups in this five-county region.

Learn Online

GCF Learn Free

GCF LearnFree.org
GCFLearnFree.org® creates and provides quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy and math skills needed to be successful in both work and life. By delivering over 750 different lessons to millions of people in over 200 countries and territories ABSOLUTELY FREE, GCFLearnFree.org is a worldwide leader in online education.

Educational Portal

Education Portal has launched some exciting new programs to help students learn more efficiently, earn their degrees on time and save money on their education. Take free online courses packed with fun & engaging video lessons.

How it Works: No registration or login needed. Watch fun & engaging lessons taught by world-class educators. When ready, pass an exam and earn real college credit (optional) that is accepted by 2,900 colleges. Learn how simple it is.

900 free online educational videos at Educational Portal : The collection of free online video resources cover 21 different course topics from English literature to calculus to macroeconomics . The 5-10 minute videos are taught by subject matter experts and designed to make even the most complex topics easy and accessible. Catalog of all courses

Online Resources

Download Books

Mango Languages

Learn a new language with . . . Mango Languages

In no time at all, you’ll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless! Watch a video to learn more

Helpful Links

PA legal Research
For free PA legal information visit Pennsylvania Legal Research

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Get Answers Online

Ask Here PA
Want a professional librarian to find your answer? We’re here to help you get answers to your questions, any time and anywhere you have internet access. We’ll be doing what libraries have always done best; quickly getting you the accurate, unbiased information you need. Available 24/7. Let’s us help you find an answer.

Do you need more information about an illness or medication? Ask a Health Librarian. Geisinger Medical Center’s Community Health Librarian will mail or e-mail you personalized, up-to-date health information. All requests are confidential and the service is free of charge. The information is not intended to replace talking with your doctor or as a diagnosis.

POWER Library

The following databases and resources are available for your use. Please contact the library for assistance, if needed.

How do I Login to POWER Library and other databases?

Enter the Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library code PL3142, followed by the last 7 digits of your library card.Do not enter any spaces.Example: PL3142******* when prompted for this information.

What is available on POWER Library
(Resources listed alphabetically below)

ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry
Is a source researchers rely on for major trade and industry news. It includes in-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends, and other topics for more than 1,250 publications, with over 1,140 in full-text. With ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry, users can study and compare specific trades and industries, including telecommunications, computing, transportation, construction, petrochemicals, and many others.

Access Pennsylvania
Catalog holdings of almost 3,000 Pennsylvania school, public, academic and special libraries are included in this online resource. Search by author, title, subject or keyword to locate over 44 million items.

AP Images
More than a million current and historical photographs and graphics can be searched by date, place and subject. More than 800 photographs are added to the archive daily. Also contains newspaper text and audio files.

Ask Here PA
Want a professional librarian to find your answer? We’re here to help you get answers to your questions, any time and anywhere you have internet access. Unlike other "expert" sites on the web, there is no charge to use our free service. We’ll be doing what libraries have always done best; quickly getting you the accurate, unbiased information you need. Available 24/7.

Auto Repair Reference Center
Find auto repair and service information for most car models starting in 1954. Factory drawings and step-by-step photographs. Technical service bulletins and recall information. Wiring diagrams for easy viewing printing. Specifications, maintenance schedules and “Care & Repair Tips” with a complete troubleshooting section. Estimate repair costs before visiting the mechanic. Learn more about how your car works, visit the Auto IQ section for videos and animated demonstrations.

Contemporary Authors
A guide to current writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry,journalism, drama, motion pictures and television. Biographies of these authors are included.

Cybersmarts on POWER Library
Five interactive multimedia eBooks with audio narration teach children and their parents how to stay safe on the internet. eBooks titles include
Avoiding Predators Online, Playing Games Online, Protecting Your Privacy Online, Stopping Cyber bullying and Using Social Networks.

eBooks by EBSCOhost
Electronic books (eBooks) are available through this link. eBooks by EBSCOhost are full text searchable and available for use on personal computers in online formats. Over 12,000 subject based non-fiction books.

GreenFILE
Focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, GreenFILE offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology.

InfoTrac Newsstand
Provides millions of full-text articles from more than 1,400 newspapers, including Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Christian Science Monitor, The Financial Times (London), The New York Times, The Times (London), USA Today and many others. Ability to search by specific newspaper section to deliver more precise results. Comprehensive coverage of current events, including national, global and regional perspectives, as well as first-hand accounts of historical events. Listen to articles read using built in player or download MP3 files to listen to on mobile devices.

LISTA (Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts)
Bibliographic online resource that provides coverage on subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, online information retrieval, information management and more. LISTA indexes more than 600 periodicals plus books, research reports and proceedings. With coverage dating back to the mid-1960s, it is the oldest continuously produced online resource covering the field of information science.

OmniFile Mega
Provides magazines with full text articles, page images, article abstracts, and citations from thousands of sources. Articles from nearly 4,000 publications and article abstracts and indexing from 3,500 publications +. Covers Education, General Science, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business.

OmniFile Select
Provides a 100% full-text articles from more than 2,500 publications. It is a multidisciplinary.

Readers’ Guide Select
Provides 100% full-text for the most popular general-interest magazines published in the United States and Canada.

Science Full Text Select
Provides full text content from 320 journals with full text articles, indexing and abstracts.

SIRS Discoverer, an award-winning general reference resource for learners and researchers in grades 1-9, makes learning fun and intuitive. Discoverer helps students develop their research, writing, language, and computer skills. Only the best, most unique, and most relevant resources are selected for SIRS Discoverer. Now with Science Fair Explorer and Skills Discoverer. SIRS Discoverer 2 Minute Demo
Quick Start User’s Guide

Teens Page

LibStaff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 03:10:55 +0000

POWER Library

POWER Library Resources for Teens
How do I Login to POWER Library?
Enter the Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library code PL3142, followed by the last 7 digits of your library card. Do not enter any spaces. Example: PL3142******* when prompted for this information.

The following resources are available on POWER Library

AP Images

Million+ photos & infographics
Audio & Video news stories
Photos updated daily
Historical & current news
Great source for current events

InfoTrac Newsstand

Thousands of newspapers
Magazines, podcasts & videos
Easy to use, audio version
Updated Daily with latest news
World-wide newspapers

Magazines

More POWER Library Resources

Contemporary Authors
A guide to current writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry,journalism, drama, motion pictures and television. Biographies of these authors are included.

Online Resources

College Board

College Board.com : register for the SAT’s, Get connected to your college. Find official college planning and preparation tools to help you succeed. Visit the College Board website – your inside source. See Kahn Academy below for video SAT preparation help free of charge.

Kahn Academy

Kahn Academy
Is a not-for-profit with the goal of providing a free world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

All of the site’s resources are available to anyone, completely free of charge. Their library of over 3,600 videos covers math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with videos on finance, history and SAT preparation. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially designed for viewing on the computer.

All of the site’s resources are available to anyone. It doesn’t matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology. The Khan Academy’s materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge.
How the Kahn Academy works.

GCF Learn Free

Educational Portal

TutaPoint.Com

Free online Algebra and Geometry video instruction on

Pre-Algebra (Essential Math Skills)
(Finding prime factorization, identifying fractions from a shaded region, finding smallest common denominators, converting decimals to fractions, converting fractions to decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, order of operations, finding least common multiples, and more)
Algebra 1
(Basic graphic skills, Solving one – step equations algebraically, Understanding Solving Equations, Finding x- and y- intercept, Solving % word problems, Indirect variation, and more)
Algebra 2
(Find the solution of systems of linear equations by graphing, Find the solution of systems of linear equations using matrices, Introduction to Conic Sections, Identifying a parabola, Evaluating logarithms, Operations with logarithms, Solving equations involving absolute value, and more)
Geometry
(Finding the distance between two points, Pythagorean Theorem, Line relationships – parallel, perpendicular, and skew, Vertical and Alternate angles, Consecutive Angles, Applications of linear and angular relationships, Perimeter and Circumference, and more)

This is a commercial site that charges for online tutoring but the above link will take you to videos you can watch for no charge. You don’t need to register to watch the free videos.

Local Schools

Need help writing a book report?

Lakewood Public Library Guide to Writing a Book Report
The Book Report Sandwich, from Scholastic Books. A fun way to write a book report. Give it a try!

Mango Languages

Learn a new language with . . .

Mango Languages

In no time at all, you’ll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — the possibilities are endless!

Watch a video to learn more

Download Books

Programs

Teen Paranormal Club

This program is designed to be educational and informative as well as fun. Library staff in collaboration with Spirit Researchers, located in Sunbury, will host the monthly program at the library. This program is specifically designed for teens only between the ages of 12-17.

Have YOU? Had questions about paranormal activity but were afraid to ask? Wondering if local spirits may be active in the library or surrounding areas? Curious about how to become a paranormal investigator? Check our calendar for dates and time.

Girls Club

This club from Summer is back and will get together on a monthly basis. Girls ages 10-14 are invited to the library for creative, fun, interesting, and sometimes community minded activities. YOU get to choose what you want to do! Meetings held once a month on Mondays from 4:30-5:30