by communications office on May 14, 2013
Sign up today for “The Making of Star Trek’s ‘Space Seed’: From Concepts to Collectibles” on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m.
The newest Star Trek film, “Star Trek into Darkness,” opens Friday and is widely anticipated to be a blockbuster, so get in on the fun this weekend.
Join CLC professors John and Maria Jose Tenuto for a fun and detailed presentation about the classic 1967 Star Trek episode “Space Seed,” which introduced the world to the villain Khan (Ricardo Montalban). Through rare photos and production materials, the lecture explores every facet of the making of this episode.
Please register online or by calling (847)244-5150, ext. 5.
by Reference Department on May 14, 2013
Zinio for Libraries delivers nearly 100 magazine titles in all of their full color, glossy glory to your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can browse individual issues and even download an issue to enjoy later. Some Zinio magazines include interactive content and video to go beyond the usual boundaries of print magazines. Magazine issues are always available, so no holds or reserves are necessary–you can even receive e-mail alerts when the next issue of your favorite maagzine becomes available in Zinio!
To get started, create a Zinio for Libraries account by clicking on the Digital Magazines link under the E-Resources menu. Find out more about using Zinio at our Zinio FAQs page.
WNPL patrons have already checked out hundreds of individual issues from popular magazines such as American Craft, Consumer Reports, Country Living, OK!, and Apple Magazine since the beginning of April. Don’t miss out–try Zinio today!
by communications office on May 7, 2013
The Community Care Connection, a mobile health unit from Rosalind Franklin University, visits WNPL Thurs., May 9, 10am-2pm in the library parking lot.
Free health screenings are offered for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass and waist measurement.
For more detailed information, visit Rosalind Franklin University’s Community Care Connection page.
by Reference Department on May 6, 2013
Have you tried out one of our new Nooks yet? WNPL now offers 20 Nook Simple Touch E-readers preloaded with popular fiction and nonfiction best-sellers. Anyone with a valid library card registered at WNPL can check one out for three weeks.
Look for the Nooks in the New Book section of our library. Our Nooks are great for traveling as well as for taking an e-reader ‘test drive’ before deciding to purchase an e-reader for personal use. For more information, click here.
The collection is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Warren Newport Public Library.
by communications office on May 2, 2013
The Library
will be closed Friday, May 10, for staff training in emergency response.
We will reopen Saturday, May 11, at 9 a.m.
Please visit us anytime online!
