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June 21 thru June 27, 2009

• The Audio Publishers Association (APA) recognizes excellence in audiobook publishing with the Audie Awards announced each June. Skokie Public Library owns many of the current and previous winners.
• Join us on Wednesday, July 22 for our next Teen Book Discussion.

June 14 thru June 20, 2009

• We've added two new databases to our collection:
  Home Improvement Reference Center™ contains online content for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc. It includes 27 major reference works in full text with more than 10,000 images (none found available online anywhere else). Additionally, the database contains nearly 100 videos of popular home repair projects, a convenient A-Z browsing tool, and full-text magazines (e.g. This Old House).
  American History in Video provides an online collection of over 5,0000 videos available for the study of American history. This collection is features documentaries and series from The History Channel®, A&E Network®, and Biography Channel®. Several types of videos including documentaries, newsreels and public affairs programs have been chosen to provide a well-rounded collection for historical study. Text transcripts of the videos are available and searchable. A tool is included so that users can make video clips and embed links to them in a multimedia presentation.
• The June/July issue of our AV Newsletter has been posted. Older issues are also available.
• Check out our new Small Business Portal for the best in small business resources!
• The latest edition of our Mystery Authors You May Have Missed newsletter features Cynthia Riggs.
• Skokie cardholders can reserve Recent and Upcoming Bestsellers and movies that are Coming Soon on DVD.
  
  

June 7 thru June 13, 2009

• Take a "first look for summer" at the short list of 2009-2010 VOYA titles.

May 31 thru June 6, 2009

• Did you know... Hoover's Online provides basic contact information for over twelve million companies, with detailed reports for more than 40,000 of them? Information is available for industries and competitors. Skokie Library cardholders can now access Hoover's Online remotely.
• We've added a new database to our collection. Consumers' Checkbook evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. Chicago-area companies are rated by users and evaluated by Checkbook staff. Consumers’ Checkbook/The Center for the Study of Services is an independent, nonprofit consumer organization founded in 1974 with the help of funding from the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs. Consumer's Checkbook is available for use in the Library.
• The newest issue of UNDER THE COVER: Book Reviews for Teens, featuring reviews written by Fairview South and McCracken Middle School students, is now available.
• The next meeting of the Manga/Anime Appreciation Club will be on Monday, June 15.

May 24 thru May 30, 2009

• We are pleased to introduce our new catalog interface, powered by AquaBrowser! While we finish ironing out the last few bugs, you can test drive the enhanced catalog before it "officially" goes live.
• Explore a world of traditional and contemporary music and dance from diverse cultures at THE place to go for free cultural events in Skokie – your Skokie Public Library! Join us for our World Arts Series from June 2009 through September 2009.

May 17 thru May 23, 2009

• Are you looking for reading suggestions? Try our new BookMatch service which allows Skokie Library cardholders to receive a custom list of titles prepared by the Library's expert readers' advisory staff!
• Summer reading clubs aren't just for kids! Adults and teens can also participate in this year's Read on the Wild Side program. Registration begins Monday, June 1 at the Readers' Services Desk.

May 10 thru May 16, 2009

• Congratulations to the winners of this year's Skokie Public Library Book Award!
• Teachers: Take a look at the latest issue of News & Notes for K-8 Teachers.
• June is right around the corner and we've just posted our flyer listing Activites for Kids in June and July.
• The latest edition of our Mystery Authors You May Have Missed newsletter features Thomas H. Cook.
• If you're a Mary Higgins Clark fan you may want to try one of the titles on our new Mary Higgins Clark Read-a-Likes booklist.
• Go Green! Check out the titles on our new nonfiction Green Living booklist.
• Our Science Fiction collection includes all varieties of speculative fiction sure to appeal to many readers!  We've compiled a Classics of Science Fiction list of to get you started in your journey through space and time.

May 3 thru May 9, 2009

• It's almost time for the Summer Reading Club. Join us this summer as we Read on the Wild Side!
• There's a goose on the Library's green roof! Check out our slide show with photos of the goose and her goslings.

April 26 thru May 2, 2009

• BOOKING WITH A BUDDY will be back for another exciting summer at Skokie Public Library!
• Celebrate Mother's Day with a title from our updated Modern Motherhood booklist.