MyLibrary eNewsletter - We Have eBooks for Kindle! - October 2011

  Pioneer Library System, Oklahoma

Hello Visitor,

Have a Kindle?

Kindle owners rejoice! Your Amazon device is now compatible with our collection of downloadable ebooks.

Two of the most common questions we get from owners of ebook readers are:
"Why are all the titles checked out?" and
"Why don't you have [book title] available as an ebook?".

To answer the first question - it is a popular service. But when you place holds, we pay close attention to that data, and as the number of requests increase to a certain level, we purchase additional copies of those books.

For the second question- the availability of ebooks is completely dependent on the publisher. If the publisher chooses not to make the book available as an ebook or not to allow libraries to purchase through OverDrive, we are unable to get the ebook. Please know that we keep track of requests and search for the titles regularly to get them when they become available to libraries.

If you have any questions of your own regarding our downloadable service do not hesitate to call our Virtual Librarian at 405-701-2699 or email virtuallibrary@pls.lib.ok.us
 

Lifelong Learning

Whether you are engaged in a formal learning environment like school or job training, or you just want to enrich your life with new thoughts and experiences, your hometown public library can help.

The library offers formal and informal educational opportunities:

~ Enroll in a computer class
~ Sign up for one-on-one tutoring in adult literacy or ESL
~ Story Times for early child hood education
~ book discussion groups
~online courses through Mango, Learning Express and Brainfuse
~ and so much more.

Read our latest issue of the monthly WORD magazine to learn more about our opportunities for lifelong learning.


 

Book Sale Season!

Several of our hometown libraries' friends groups are having book sales in October. Check out these locations & dates:


~ Norman Friends of the Library October 14-17
~ McLoud Friends of the Library October 15
~ Blanchard Friends of the Library October 29

Visit our events calendar for more information!

FAQs of the Library

We get a lot of questions about the hometown libraries. Some of the most frequent ones are listed on our website in our FAQ section. Here's some that you might be curious about.

~ What are the hours of operation for the hometown libraries?
~ How much does it cost to print or make copies?
~ What computer software is available for public use?
~ Where are the hometown libraries located?
~ How much can my library card save me?

 Visit our FAQ section of the site for more answers to frequently asked questions!

What do you think of our look? What additional information would you like to see in the enewsletter? Send us an email at virtuallibrary@pls.lib.ok.us and let us know!