Morris Public Library

A workshop on OverDrive, an eBooks and audio books cooperative service, will be offered by Jessica Venturo, Bibliomation's Applications Support Specialist, on Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 PM, at Morris Public Library. The workshop will include a demonstration of how to navigate the OverDrive website; check out eBooks, Kindle books and audiobooks; and transfer these items to eReaders and other portable devices. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices for one-on-one training. Please call the Library for more information, or to register, at 860-567-7440.

Lorraine Kerr Faison, Library Director

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Pre-School Story Hour - Tuesdays @ 10:00 am - Morris Public Library

Stories and related crafts are offered weekly around a variety of themes.

Please register by calling the library at 860-567-7440.

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E-Books and Readers available at Morris Public Library

Effective February 29, the Morris Public Library will join a cooperative membership in OverDrive through Bibliomation. Besides having access to downloadable e-books and audiobooks using their library barcodes, Morris users will be able to borrow either a Barnes & Noble Nook or Amazon Kindle. Staff members have participated in training for this service and are prepared to assist library patrons.

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New Computer & Monitor

Morris residents Barbara and Ronald Burch have donated a new Gateway desktop computer and 20" Gateway LCD monitor to Morris Public Library. Mr. & Mrs. Burch responded to what they observed as a pressing need to upgrade the Library's public computer equipment. "Library users will be well served by this extraordinary computer and monitor representing state-of-the-art technology. The Board of Directors and Staff of the Library are deeply grateful to Barbara and Ronald Burch for their generosity and sensitivity to our needs," said Lorraine Kerr Faison, Library Director.

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Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Grant

Morris Public Library is the recipient of a Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation, Inc. 2011 grant in the amount of $1960. The grant money will be used to purchase a Pentium 2E 8400 computer, 19" LCD monitor, and color laser printer. The grant allows the Library to upgrade its equipment for public use. According to Library Director Lorraine Kerr Faison, "The Board of Directors and Staff are indeed fortunate and very grateful to receive this generous grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation. With the Foundation's continued support, we are able to upgrade our equipment and offer critical computer services to users."

For more information, call Lorraine K. Faison at 860-567-7440.

The Morris Public Library Board of Directors

Barbara Aurell, Secretary

860-567-3915

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