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.

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!

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*

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

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

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.

http://www.ilovelibraries.org/getinformed/getinvolved/calculator

Your library is a great investment

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!

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!

Summer Reading Programs Announced!

Preschool children through teens are invited to take part in the Barker Library's summer reading programs. All programs begin on July 9th and end on August 10th. Visit this site for more details: http://village.fredonia.ny.us/taxonomy_menu/8/23/74/84

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BARKER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB MEMBERS Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2-4pm in the Library’s Steele Meeting Room. On that date, we will be discussing the book A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY by John Irving. If you are not a member of our book club and would like to join, please send an e-mail to barker@netsync.net

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

These titles have been recommended by other Barker Library readers:
STAND TALL ABE LINCOLN by Judith St. George
"The most amazing book on Abraham Lincoln for children. A must read for little ones."
THESE IS MY WORDS: THE DIARY OF SARAH AGNES PRINE, 1881-1901
"A young girl and her family travel to settle in the Arizona Territories. Story continues on in two more books, telling of Sarah's struggles and happiness throughout her life and the changes in early Arizona history."
The Hannah Swensen mystery series by Joanne Fluke
"Hilarious cozy mysteries with TONS of great cookie recipes."

Come celebrate National Library Week! April 8 - 14, 2012!

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the United States.
We will be having an Open House, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10am - 7pm. Join us for refreshments and Scandinavian music by Svenska Spelman from 5pm-7pm.

NOW AVAILABLE - BOOKMYNE!

The BookMyne app makes it quick and easy to access our System Catalog on the go! Search the library’s catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your mobile device. Download the BookMyne app at the Apple App Store or the Android Market for free today!

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

Check out one of these titles recommended by Barker Library patrons such as yourself:
THEODORE BOONE: KID LAWYER by John Grisham
"John Grisham has kid's books!"
THE NAMESAKE by Jhumpa Lahiri
... "Interesting perspetives on first generation American life, the power of family love and the way our names connect generations - or not."
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson
"I enjoyed this book completely. The characters are incredibly creative and fun. It is definitley a book for adults, though."

Join Us for a Concert!

The SUNY Fredonia School of Music's Children's Concert Series:
African Drumming Ensemble
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:30am and 11:30am
These free concerts are designed to introduce very young audiences (from infants to 6-year-olds) to musical instruments. The child-friendly environment will invite the children to sit on the floor close to the musicians; family members are encouraged to bring blankets or carpet squares to sit on. Strollers can be parked around the edges of the seating area.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR EBOOK USERS

Would you like to see more ebooks in our collection? So would we, however, several major publishers are now refusing to sell or license ebooks to libraries. Think that's wrong? We do too!
Please take a minute to contact these publishers and let them know how important library ebooks are to you. Thank you for your support.

http://www.cclslib.org/contactpublishers.pdf

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BARKER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB MEMBERS

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2-4pm in the Library’s Steele Meeting Room. On that date, we will be discussing the book A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY by John Irving.
If you are not a member of our book club and would like to join, please send an e-mail to barker@netsync.net

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

Try one of these titles recommended by Barker Library readers such as yourself:
THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern
"Debut novel of magic and suspense with gorgeous imagery!"
THE PATIENT'S EYES by David Pirie
"Great read, especially if you are a Sherlock Holmes fan!"
MUTINY by David Hagberg
"Great Story. The true story behind Tom Clancy's THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER."
Happy reading!

Just a reminder that there will be no Storytime February 6 - 10, 2012. We apologize for the inconvenience.

A reminder for Barker Library Book Club members

Just a reminder that we will be meeting this coming Saturday, January 21st, at 2pm to discuss Edith Wharton's ETHAN FROME. If you are not a member of our book club, but would like to join, please e-mail us at barker@netsync.net

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

Check out one of these titles suggested by your fellow Barker Library users:
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Jane Austen
"I've read this book many times, but this time, I downloaded and listened to the audiobook through the library's web site (OverDrive). A great experience!"
JADWIGA'S CROSSING: A STORY OF THE GREAT MIGRATION by Aloysius Lutz
"Local author, local history. Tells of Eastern European migration; begins in Poland and ends in Dunkirk."
CAT'S TABLE by Michael Ondaatje
"Great read!"

The library catalog is back up and fully functional. Thank you for your patience

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to circumstances beyond our control, some library services will be unavailable Tuesday, January 10 - Thursday, January 12, 2012.
Most notably, no holds may be placed on items in our catalog from your home computer or here at the library during this timeframe. Also, the "My Account" function in our catalog will be unavailable.
We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (716)672-8051.