Thursday, October 4, 2012

Kindle Classes Announced

DOWNLOADING OVERDRIVE EBOOKS FOR THE KINDLE


Learn how to search for, checkout, place holds on and download ebooks using your Kindle device and the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System’s OverDrive service.

Saturday, October 20th, 2-3:30pm

OR

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2-3:30pm

Registration is required and class size is limited.

Please call the Barker Library at 672-8051 or visit the Circulation Desk to register today

Ebook News



Did you know that three of the largest publishers in the world refuse to sell ebooks to public libraries? Did you know that other major publishers will only sell ebooks to public libraries at a 200-300% price markup? Public libraries know how important free access is to their users.


Want to find out more? Check out the link below:
 http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/e-content/open-letter-america-s-publishers

Math Storytime

Join us this Saturday, October 6, 2012, 10:30-11:30am for Math Storytime, a free, fun interactive program that promotes children's reasoning and mathematical skills. No registration necessary.


Saturday, September 15, 2012

Children's Concert

The Darwin R. Barker Library is pleased to welcome back the SUNY Fredonia School of Music's Children's Concert Series. These concerts are designed to introduce young audiences to musical instruments.


Join us for a performance by a STRING QUARTET

Saturday, September 22, 2012

10:30am and again at 11:30am

All are welcome to this free performance!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

DOWNLOADING OVERDRIVE EBOOKS FOR THE KINDLE



Learn how to search for, checkout, place holds on and download ebooks using your Kindle device and the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System’s OverDrive service.
Saturday, September 15th, 2-3:30pm
OR
Tuesday, September 25th, 2pm-3:30pm
Registration is required and class size is limited.
Please call the Barker Library at 672-8051 or visit the Circulation Desk to register today.
*Participants should bring their Kindle or Kindle-enabled device, USB cords (if applicable), and their Amazon account username and password to class. Also, if you do not know your current library card number and 4-digit PIN, please see the Circulation Desk*

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

The next Barker Library Book Club meeting will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 2-4pm in the Library’s Steele Meeting Room. On that date, we will be discussing SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Jane Austen. If you are not a member of our book club, but are interested in joining, please send an e-mail to barker@netsync.net


Tuesday, July 24, 2012

DOWNLOADING OVERDRIVE EBOOKS FOR THE KINDLE
Learn how to search for, checkout, place holds on and download ebooks using your Kindle device and the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System’s OverDrive service.
Tuesday, August 7th, 1-2:30
OR
Tuesday, August 14th, 2pm-3:30pm
Registration is required and class size is limited.
Please call the Barker Library at 672-8051 or visit the Circulation Desk to register today

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Looking for a great deal this summer? Look no further than the Barker Library!


How much are we saving YOU?
To find out how much you and your family would pay out-of-pocket per month for services that you receive free of charge from the Barker Library, visit the web site below.
Your library is a great investment

Thursday, July 5, 2012

LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ? Check out these titles recommended by Barker Library users such as yourself:


MARTHA'S AMERICAN FOOD by Martha Stewart

"A fantastic cookbook with stories about and recipes for regional specialties from all over the U.S."

THE STORY OF EARTH by Robert Hazen

"A non-technical narrative of the history and future of the planet. Everyone should read it!"

IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS by Erik Larson

"Berlin in the 1930's when the Nazis are beginning to take power. Excellent!"

Happy summer reading!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

LOOKING FOR A GOOD KID'S BOOK?
Check out some of these reads recommended by our younger Barker Library patrons and their parents:
FELICIANA FEYDRA LEROUX by Tynia Thomassie
"Very fun story about a young Cajun girl. My 8-year-old loved it."
SHAPE CHANGER by Bill Brittain
"A good 6th grade AR (Accelerated Reader) book."
The Nancy Drew Mysteries
"We listened to a few Nancy Drew mystery books on CD.  Laura Linney was the reader and she was great!  The kids loved it."
Happy reading and listening!