Stevens Memorial Library http://www.stevensmemlib.org Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:51:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 June 11, Tuesday: Small Business Advantage program http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2013/06/06/june-11-tuesday-small-business-advantage-program/ http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2013/06/06/june-11-tuesday-small-business-advantage-program/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:41:28 +0000 stevens http://www.stevensmemlib.org/?p=1500 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presents “SBA Advantage,” a workshop to provide information on the various Small Business Administration programs and services available for startup and existing businesses.

Learn how the U.S. SBA can assist in starting or growing your business. General information will be provided on the following programs and services:
• SCORE (For The Life Of Your Business)
• Small Business Development Centers
• Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)
• SBA 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program
• Government Contract Opportunities

This is a repeat of the Introductory program offered May 14th. If there is an interest, another program with a detailed Financial focus will be offered Tues., June 19th.

Tues., June 11 from 6:30 – 8 pm in the Community Meeting Room

For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 978-688-9505, ext. 42016.

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Library Summer Hours are:

Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday : 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Library is closed Saturday and Sunday until Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2013.

The Library website is available 24 x 7 and many things can be done using your Library Card online. Here are some of the things you can do, even if the Library is closed:

  • Reserve and renew materials using the Online Catalog.
  • View and reserve museum passes.
  • Connect to Overdrive to download audiobooks and ebooks.
  • Use Safari Books Online to answer technology and business questions in the latest editions of 4,000 computer programming, digital media and business books, and videos.
  • Add or improve your language skill using BYKI: Language Learning. 80 languages are available.
  • Prepare for a test or improve existing skills: look for an online self-paced course in Universal Class. 500 Continuing Education Courses are available.
  • Look at the Online Databases to see what other types of questions you can research and answer …

All links are on the Library’s main webpage.

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IndieFlix allows unlimited streaming access to a collection of thousands of award-winning independent films wherever and whenever you want them.

OneClickDigital is a database of electronic audio books that can be downloaded and played on a computer or transferred to a portable listening device such as an MP3 player.

Click the links above for more information and to sign up!

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The Mystery Book Discussion meets the 2nd Wednesday each month and explores a different mystery author and genre. Facilitator Kathy Phillips brings a wealth of mystery-reading experience to each discussion.

For more about the book, see http://www.louisepenny.com/books.htm. Then, scroll down; it is the third book.

Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk.

For more information about the discussion, contact the Reference Desk, ext. 42016.

Wed., June 12: 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Reeve Room.

Free, all are welcome.

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Copies are available at the Reference Desk

For more about the book and reviews, see:

For more information about the discussion, contact Marie: mmcandrew-taylor@mvlc.org

Tues., June 18: 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Reeve Room

Free, all are welcome.

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Books and Babies: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Join us for a lapsit story time. Designed for children aged Birth through 23 months.

Toddler Time: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Join us for a toddler story time. Designed for children aged 2 to 3 1/2 years old.

Friday Morning Story Time: Fridays at 10:30 am. All ages are welcome.

For more information, please come into the Children’s Room for an information sheet or call 978-688-9505, ext 42010.

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]]> http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2012/09/20/please-like-us-on-facebook/feed/ 0 1st & 3rd Wed.: Let’s Knit Together http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2012/09/17/1st-3rd-wed-lets-knit-together/ http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2012/09/17/1st-3rd-wed-lets-knit-together/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:05:41 +0000 stevens http://www.stevensmemlib.org/?p=626 Learning to knit, want add new stitches to your repertoire or to share patterns? Everyone is welcome in this informal knitting group.

1st & 3rd Wednesday evening each month

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Free.

]]> http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2012/09/17/1st-3rd-wed-lets-knit-together/feed/ 0 Who Needs Libraries? We All Do!!!! http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2012/05/14/who-needs-libraries-we-all-do/ http://www.stevensmemlib.org/2012/05/14/who-needs-libraries-we-all-do/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 14:16:35 +0000 stevens http://www.stevensmemlib.org/?p=567 Please check out the latest statistics on Massachusetts Libraries on Youtube.  See how we stack up against our favorite sports teams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcCFf_pYR-w&feature=channel&list=UL

Visit Mass.Gov/Libraries and become a fan on Facebook.

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