Okay folks, nothing like a good title to a blog entry to spur interest. And I've got one. How did you like it? Did it get your attention?
So...you might not have know it but the library is showing a movie on Tuesday, August 3rd at 1pm by the name of Bounty Hunter. By the way, everyone is invited to the show - Farmingdale residents in particular. A great time is to be had by all since the library is air conditioned, convenient and well, just a cool place to be in August. With that bit of excellent PR - if I do say so myself - out of the way, on to the crux of this post!
Here is a link to the review of the movie at Amazon.com. Click here for the reviews of the movie at RottenTomatoes - another excellent movie review site.
Okay, so the movie we are showing is with Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston - but there are other movies with bounty hunters as the main topic of said 'flick.
Here is a link to the library's card catalog using the term 'bounty hunters'. Some movies you might like to peruse include (and they are linked in the aforementioned card catalog search): Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given, Have Gun Will Travel, Sizzling Sixteen (a book written by Janet Evanovich), White Witch-Black Curse (another book), and The Outlaw Demon Wails (and still yet another book). By the way, did you notice the pun in the last title? If you did, email me at this link to tell me why you think it is so funny! I'd love to hear from you!
Finally, in keeping with our topic of the day, 'bounty hunters' - here is a link to the subject at Wikipedia - all the information that you'll need to know about bounty hunters that you'll ever want to know! Go figure.
Stu
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Nutritional Supplements
Hi All,
It is definitely summer outside what with the heat and ever present humidity! Today's segueway is noting that summer is here. And for the most part folks spend time outside in the summer. And when folks spend time outside they want to do 'stuff' - the things that make summer, summer. For instance, barbecuing, going to the beach, running around (if you are a kid or young adult - but even adults can frolic outside) and more.
And who doesn't want to be outside feeling good about themself? Exactly - everyone wants to feel good about his or her health. Which is how we got the idea for the topic of todays blog entry: nutritional supplements.
Yes - the library has a whole slew of books discussing nutritional supplements. Click here for the complete link to the library card catalog for nutritional supplements. All of the books in the link are titles that the Farmingdale PL owns - however, they might not be in - someone else might have taken the book out.
Also note that we have an adult program on Nutritional Supplements on Thursday, 7/29 at 7pm in Room A. Come on by for some excellent discussion on nutritional supplements! You'll definitely learn something at this educational and interesting program.
Regards,
Stu
It is definitely summer outside what with the heat and ever present humidity! Today's segueway is noting that summer is here. And for the most part folks spend time outside in the summer. And when folks spend time outside they want to do 'stuff' - the things that make summer, summer. For instance, barbecuing, going to the beach, running around (if you are a kid or young adult - but even adults can frolic outside) and more.
And who doesn't want to be outside feeling good about themself? Exactly - everyone wants to feel good about his or her health. Which is how we got the idea for the topic of todays blog entry: nutritional supplements.
Yes - the library has a whole slew of books discussing nutritional supplements. Click here for the complete link to the library card catalog for nutritional supplements. All of the books in the link are titles that the Farmingdale PL owns - however, they might not be in - someone else might have taken the book out.
Also note that we have an adult program on Nutritional Supplements on Thursday, 7/29 at 7pm in Room A. Come on by for some excellent discussion on nutritional supplements! You'll definitely learn something at this educational and interesting program.
Regards,
Stu
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Preparing For a Busy Fall By Organizing Now
Hi Again,
Perhaps you can feel it. Perhaps you can see it all around you? Maybe - maybe just maybe you've got stuff organized. Or not.
With that somewhat dramatic building out of the way I will promptly get to the topic of todays' post: House Organizing.
Why would I generate a post about home organization? Well, as a librarian I know the importance of finding things - whether these 'things' are online or in physical appearance (think books, cd's or dvd's). Imagine if the library collection of dvd's and books was organized by color for example. That would make it very difficult to find the latest James Patterson book or the latest Leonardo DiCaprio movie - unless of course you knew the color of the packaging...
Imagine how fast you could find the things you need if your house was organized? Finding pots, pans, suitcases, old tools or old clothing that you might want to donate to goodwill or other things that you need right now - wouldn't that make your busy life a bit easier?
Forthwith a list of books that the library owns to help you on your way to a more organized tomorrow.
Clutter Cure: Culbertson
Organizing From the Inside Out: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life: Morgenstern
Storage Made Easy: Great Ideas For Organizing Every Room in Your Home: Manroe
Note that if you click on any of these titles, you will go to the Farmingdale library card catalog. You will then be able to find out if the book is on the shelf or if the book has been taken out by another patron.
Also remember that the library has other books and materials on home organization and decluttering your life in general.
If you have question, call the reference desk at 249-9090.
That's all for now.
Stu
Perhaps you can feel it. Perhaps you can see it all around you? Maybe - maybe just maybe you've got stuff organized. Or not.
With that somewhat dramatic building out of the way I will promptly get to the topic of todays' post: House Organizing.
Why would I generate a post about home organization? Well, as a librarian I know the importance of finding things - whether these 'things' are online or in physical appearance (think books, cd's or dvd's). Imagine if the library collection of dvd's and books was organized by color for example. That would make it very difficult to find the latest James Patterson book or the latest Leonardo DiCaprio movie - unless of course you knew the color of the packaging...
Imagine how fast you could find the things you need if your house was organized? Finding pots, pans, suitcases, old tools or old clothing that you might want to donate to goodwill or other things that you need right now - wouldn't that make your busy life a bit easier?
Forthwith a list of books that the library owns to help you on your way to a more organized tomorrow.
Clutter Cure: Culbertson
Organizing From the Inside Out: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life: Morgenstern
Storage Made Easy: Great Ideas For Organizing Every Room in Your Home: Manroe
Note that if you click on any of these titles, you will go to the Farmingdale library card catalog. You will then be able to find out if the book is on the shelf or if the book has been taken out by another patron.
Also remember that the library has other books and materials on home organization and decluttering your life in general.
If you have question, call the reference desk at 249-9090.
That's all for now.
Stu
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
What To Do With Some Free Time?
Hi All,
We know that you have precious little free time these days. But, as is our wont, we were looking through the web and found the Nassau County Government website. It has lots of interesting government related topics (including County Services, Applications, Birth Certificate Information, Education, Employment, Housing Assistance and much more).
But the topic of this post is 'Free Time'. We know that you want to make the most of your free time and we can't blame you! Time is of the essence, that's for sure.
So....if you visit the Nassau County Government website here: you'll find the Arts & Culture section of the website. Some topics they cover include theater, Nassau County Museums, Libraries and Concert Venues. Links are included and might lead a reader to a destination and/or event he/she hasn't visited before. It might be a worthwhile day out on Long Island !
Enjoy!
Stu
We know that you have precious little free time these days. But, as is our wont, we were looking through the web and found the Nassau County Government website. It has lots of interesting government related topics (including County Services, Applications, Birth Certificate Information, Education, Employment, Housing Assistance and much more).
But the topic of this post is 'Free Time'. We know that you want to make the most of your free time and we can't blame you! Time is of the essence, that's for sure.
So....if you visit the Nassau County Government website here: you'll find the Arts & Culture section of the website. Some topics they cover include theater, Nassau County Museums, Libraries and Concert Venues. Links are included and might lead a reader to a destination and/or event he/she hasn't visited before. It might be a worthwhile day out on Long Island !
Enjoy!
Stu
Monday, July 26, 2010
Buying Snow Shovels in July
Hi All,
I tried coming up with a clever segueway from Sunday afternoons' storms into a blog entry about contrary purchasing and saving money. I would have done it but I wasn't able to find photos of the storm damage after looking on the web for 10 minutes...I figured it was time to start the blog entry...so here we are with a new topic. Like the title of the entry? Did it capture your attention? I hope so.
So...why would anyone buy 'snow shovels in July?' Well, in our opinion it comes down to a few reasons:
1. Saving money since the items are usually priced to sell. Said item might not be on sale per se, but it might be cheaper to buy when you need to purchase the shovel in mid-January when Farmingdale is about to get hit with a 'Noreaster snow storm. In other words, the retailer might just try to sell shovels (snowblowers, gloves, salt, etc.) at a higher price during the time of year when the product is most needed. Obvious to be sure...but it is always good to know and to keep in the back of your mind.
2. Item is probably actually available in the store. Imagine the prior scenario on a Sunday night with having to go to school or work the next day? You bet - everybody and their cousin will be looking for the shovel. So...odds are (not absolutely positively though) the store will probably have the shovel that you need.
3. No lines...how many folks are really looking for the shovel in August? Not too many I'd bet. So you'll get in and out of the store faster and be on your way to do...hopefully the beach.
Okay, so how does this relate to the library? Excellent question dear reader. Here is how it relates. Besides for patrons being able to take out materials (books, cd's, dvd's, books on cd, museum passes, etc) for free, we have books that will help you save money:
Click on these links and you'll connect to the library catalog with the search already filled in:
Food shopping
Saving Money
Money Saving Tips
Lifestyle Living - Saving Money
Cooking and Saving Money
Grocery Shopping and Saving Money
Finally, folks might want to visit CouponMom.com for coupons that can be emailed to you. Neat sight and there are many, many others on the web. (Okay, one other...Coupons.com)
Enjoy - hope this was a helpful post.
Regards,
Stu
I tried coming up with a clever segueway from Sunday afternoons' storms into a blog entry about contrary purchasing and saving money. I would have done it but I wasn't able to find photos of the storm damage after looking on the web for 10 minutes...I figured it was time to start the blog entry...so here we are with a new topic. Like the title of the entry? Did it capture your attention? I hope so.
So...why would anyone buy 'snow shovels in July?' Well, in our opinion it comes down to a few reasons:
1. Saving money since the items are usually priced to sell. Said item might not be on sale per se, but it might be cheaper to buy when you need to purchase the shovel in mid-January when Farmingdale is about to get hit with a 'Noreaster snow storm. In other words, the retailer might just try to sell shovels (snowblowers, gloves, salt, etc.) at a higher price during the time of year when the product is most needed. Obvious to be sure...but it is always good to know and to keep in the back of your mind.
2. Item is probably actually available in the store. Imagine the prior scenario on a Sunday night with having to go to school or work the next day? You bet - everybody and their cousin will be looking for the shovel. So...odds are (not absolutely positively though) the store will probably have the shovel that you need.
3. No lines...how many folks are really looking for the shovel in August? Not too many I'd bet. So you'll get in and out of the store faster and be on your way to do...hopefully the beach.
Okay, so how does this relate to the library? Excellent question dear reader. Here is how it relates. Besides for patrons being able to take out materials (books, cd's, dvd's, books on cd, museum passes, etc) for free, we have books that will help you save money:
Click on these links and you'll connect to the library catalog with the search already filled in:
Food shopping
Saving Money
Money Saving Tips
Lifestyle Living - Saving Money
Cooking and Saving Money
Grocery Shopping and Saving Money
Finally, folks might want to visit CouponMom.com for coupons that can be emailed to you. Neat sight and there are many, many others on the web. (Okay, one other...Coupons.com)
Enjoy - hope this was a helpful post.
Regards,
Stu
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