Easy Reading...

Hi All,

Introducing our new Easy Reading collection! Read on for more information on this new, exciting, modern collection of material for the easy reader in your life!



Who: For patrons who want or need easy reading books.

What: Easy Reading books are less complicated, interesting, current and modern fiction titles.

When: All the titles in the collection were published between 2013 and 2015.

Where: The collection is located in our Teacher's Center which next to the Quiet Reading room under the clock in the library on the first floor.

Why: Because we're a library and we want to help readers of all ages and abilities to well, read!

How: We bought a bunch of titles for the collection including:

The Boom Room - Rick Blechta
The Thirteenth Rose - Gail Bowen
The Artful Goddaughter - Melodie Campbell
The Goddaughters' Revenge - Melodie Campbell
Dirty Work - Reed Coleman
The Boardwalk (A Gulliver Dowd mystery) - Reed Coleman
The Night Thief - Barbara Fradkin
Beethoven's Tenth (A Frank Ryan mystery) - Brian Harvey
A Woman Scorned - James Heneghan
Just Gone - William Kowalski
Him Standing - Richard Wagamese

Enjoy the titles and if you have any questions about this new collection come back to the Reference Desk and ask a Reference librarian!

Regards,
Stu

Internet Speed Tests

Hi All,

It takes bandwidth - think lots of fiber optic cables and such - to get your videos, chats, pictures, Instagram stuff and more to your house.  But how fast is my computer you might be asking?

Good question...there are lots of internet speed tests out there on the web.  Some might ask you to download software in order to perform the test...I prefer not to download software due to the spam/virus/malware threat that software downloads can create...

So...you might want to do an internet speed test using any of these free speed tests...
AT&T Speed Test
Test Your Broadband Speed
SpeakEasy Speed Test 
TestMy.net
Top Tips to Speed Up Your Internet Service

Enjoy the sites - hope your upload and download speed are really, really fast!

Regards,
Stu

SeniorNet - EAC Network - Computer classes

Hi All,

SeniorNet just sent the Farmingdale Public Library a very helpful pamphlet. Its filled with lots of information about the SeniorNet computer class program. 

EAC's SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers make learning easy and fund for seniors. So, what kinds of classes are offered?  Classes include computer basics, Windows 7, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, email, searching the internet, the iPad and more.

One time classes for busy folks are available on topics like smartphones, internet security, social media and Facebook.  But wait...there's more!

Classes are held at three locations on Long Island:

Town of North Hempstead Dept of Services for the Aging
470 Old Westbury Road, Roslyn Heights

William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Park
28 W. Carl Street, Hicksville

The Bristal Assisted Living @ North Hills
99 South Service Road, North Hills

SeniorNet computer clases are offered four times a year:
Winter classes begin in January
Spring classes begin in April
Summer classes begin in June
Fall classes begin in September

Registration for each session starts about one month before classes begin.  If you are interested call SeniorNet at 516-529-0150 ext 130.  If you need to leave a message there is voicemail.  A volunteer will return your call the same day.  Future students can download class forms by clicking on this link.  Click on SeniorNet under 'Opportunities For Seniors' for forms and mailing information.

Enjoy the programs and services - and enjoy your new found knowledge of computers!

Regards,
Stu

Old Farmer's Almanac

Hi All,

The Old Farmer's Almanac.  It's old - the first issue was published way back in 1792! And it is an almanac!  Click on this link to visit the The Old Farmer's Almanac website.

So, what does the site include you ask?  It has lots of juicy nuggets on topics as varies as tide tables, sunrise/sunset charts, recipes, forecasts and much, much more.

Click on the following links to learn more about TOFA take on that topic: Weather, Astronomy, Gardening, Calendar, Food, and Advice.

Best known for its weather advice and forecasts, the link to Weather enables users to enter a location by city, state or zip code. 

A four day weather forecast is also shown.  But wait, there's more! Complete 7 day weather forecasts are available as if the long range weather forecast.   Weather history is available - which is a rarity on the web these days.

Long Range weather information is available for various regions around the United States.  For example,  the weather report for the Atlantic Corridor can be found here.

Free newsletters are also available from the TOFA. Topics include the Almanac Weekly Companion, The Almanac.com General Store, Almanac Recipe Box  and the Great Almanac Giveaway. 

The TOFA Gardening link has a myriad of links and vital information for gardeners of all stripes.  For example there is a gardening question of the day, a planting calendar, a link to gardening articles, growing guides to vegetables and more, a section on garden pests and disease and links to gardening for beginners.  

What a site - now we know why The Old Farmer's Almanac has been around since 1792.  Its filled with useful, timely information!

Enjoy the site.

Regards,
Stu

Khan Academy - Educational site for Students

Hi All,

You might have heard about it, or read about it...its a very valuable, free, educational website for students from 1st grade to college!  What is it you ask?

Khan Academy. Khan Academy's mission is to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.  Now that's a broad, ambitious goal...but check out the site and the various topics they cover.  You'll be impressed with the coverage and broad array of topics available for study.

Subjects covered at the Khan Academy include Math, Science, Economics/Finance, Arts/Humanities, Computing, Tes Preparation, College Admissions and Coach resources. But wait, there's more.  Subjects are available for students from Kindergarten all the way up to the college level. 

Specific topics run the gamut of geometry, algebra, calculus, linear algebra, microeconomics, biology, chemistry, physics, art history basics, computer programming, SAT, MCAT, GMAT preparation and much,much more. 

Once users sign on to the site and choose the topic they navigate there way to videos that will explain the topic or the problem(s) that they are interested in.   Also, community questions are available for students to review and question answers are readily available for students.

More than likely, users will get the best possible experience from the Khan Academy by logging in and creating a free account. ,

Khan Academy partners include Dartmough College, The Aspen Institute, MIT+K12, NASA, The Brookings Institution, Pixar in a Box and NOVA Labs. 

Finally, for more information, click on this link for the Khan Academy blog.

Enjoy the site - and I hope it helps you to get better grades in school!

Regards,
Stu