You can download titles from our website to your e-reader. Our Overdrive e-books are available for most of today’s most popular e-readers including the Nook, the Sony E-reader, Kobo, iPad, and most phones. Currently, the Kindle is not compatible with Overdrive titles.
To browse the e-book collection, just go to our website and click on Catalog. There will be a link on the front page for E-Zone Digital Downloads. Click on this and the collection is in your hands! Or, stop by and we will be happy to show you how to download titles directly to your device.
Just because you have the newest technology, that does not mean you have to pay for all of your e-books. Let us help you enjoy your newest reading device for free this holiday season!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Does the library have any resources to help me find a job?
YES!!! We know how tough times are and we are looking for ways to expand our resources to help you find the work you need and love. Of course, we have books on writing resumes and cover letters. Learn the most common interview questions and how to ace the interview before ever walking in the door. But, that is only a small portion of our offerings.
We also have a book of job listings that is updated twice a week. Local job listings for various occupations and skill levels are compiled for the ease of our residents. This binder can be located across from the circulation desk with several of our job hunting guides.
And yet still, we offer a job club for people to network with other job hunters and learn insider tips about the best way to find a job in a tough economy. Vocational Counselor Steve Colella has over twenty years of experience and has helped many of our members to find work, enter programs to improve their skills, and decide on the best way to enter a new field.
We also have a book of job listings that is updated twice a week. Local job listings for various occupations and skill levels are compiled for the ease of our residents. This binder can be located across from the circulation desk with several of our job hunting guides.
And yet still, we offer a job club for people to network with other job hunters and learn insider tips about the best way to find a job in a tough economy. Vocational Counselor Steve Colella has over twenty years of experience and has helped many of our members to find work, enter programs to improve their skills, and decide on the best way to enter a new field.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Do you have something that can help me learn a foreign language?
YES!!! The library now has access to Mango Languages an online language learning program. English speakers can choose from 22 different languages and ESL speakers have access to learn English from 15 languages. This is a free resource you can enjoy at the library or in the comfort of your own home.
Videos, games, and tutorials will have you speaking your chosen language in no time. Stop by the library and we will be happy to walk you through the first steps or you can find it at home by going to our website, www.wwlibrary.org and clicking on the AskRI.gov icon in the lower right hand corner.
Have fun with this new free resource! Or should we say ¡diviértase!or ayez l'amusement! or 재미를 보십시오!?
Videos, games, and tutorials will have you speaking your chosen language in no time. Stop by the library and we will be happy to walk you through the first steps or you can find it at home by going to our website, www.wwlibrary.org and clicking on the AskRI.gov icon in the lower right hand corner.
Have fun with this new free resource! Or should we say ¡diviértase!or ayez l'amusement! or 재미를 보십시오!?
Monday, October 18, 2010
Are you on Facebook?
YES!!! Become our fan at West Warwick Public Library on Facebook. Each week we post a new website that we think is fun or useful (and sometime both) and that many people aren't talking about-yet. We also post information about the latest events at the library, hours, and new releases. Become a fan and help support the library today!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Do you offer computer classes?
Yes! Each month we offer several classes free of charge for patrons who would like to learn new skills or refresh their current computer knowledge.
Class listings for the current month are available on the first. You can stop by or call the library to reserve your space. Since space is limited, we ask that if you cannot attend, please let us know so that we can offer someone else an opportunity to participate. There is no limit to how many classes you can attend.
We schedule classes on a month to month basis depending on the teachers available and interest from our patrons. Let us know what classes you want to take and we will do our best to provide it in the upcoming quarter.
There are a few things you need to know before you sign up:
If you do not know how to use the mouse, we can give you a short course any time during the month. You will need to know this for any of our computer classes. If you would like to take one of our Gmail classes, we require that you have a gmail account prior to the class. Come in any day and one of our librarians will be happy to help you set one up!
We look forward to seeing you in class!
Class listings for the current month are available on the first. You can stop by or call the library to reserve your space. Since space is limited, we ask that if you cannot attend, please let us know so that we can offer someone else an opportunity to participate. There is no limit to how many classes you can attend.
We schedule classes on a month to month basis depending on the teachers available and interest from our patrons. Let us know what classes you want to take and we will do our best to provide it in the upcoming quarter.
There are a few things you need to know before you sign up:
If you do not know how to use the mouse, we can give you a short course any time during the month. You will need to know this for any of our computer classes. If you would like to take one of our Gmail classes, we require that you have a gmail account prior to the class. Come in any day and one of our librarians will be happy to help you set one up!
We look forward to seeing you in class!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Where can I find a copy of the West Warwick Home Rule Charter?
A copy of the town's charter can be found at the West Warwick Town Hall as well as the West Warwick Public Library. It can also be found on the town's website
www.westwarwickri.org.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Summer Reading Programs
Q: Where can I find out about West Warwick Public Library’s summer reading programs for adults and children?
A: We have our summer reading program brochures for adults, teens, and children on display at the library. Feel free to ask a librarian for help if you can’t find them! We also have the Youth Department’s summer newsletter and information about some of our adult summer reading programs (including the 2010 Photography Contest) on the front page of our website. There’s more to come soon!
Submitted by Kasia Piasecka, Reference Assistant
Find out more information about RI's Summer Reading Program here or by going to the website below:
http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/children/srp.php
Click here or go to the website below to see the RI Summer Reading Performer Schedule and see if your local library is participating in the program this year!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Serial Killers and Crime
Q: I’m doing a report on female serial killers; do you have any books on serial killers and their pathological instincts?
A: Yes, we have one book titled, Women Who Kill: Profiles of Female Serial Killers by Carol Anne Davis that probes the female serial killer’s mind and we also have many biographies on well-known serial killers available.
Click here to request Women Who Kill: Profiles of Female Serial Killers by Carol Anne Davis.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Counseling Substance Abuse Issues
Q: I’m a counselor at a group home for women with a history of domestic violence and substance abuse issues. Can you recommend a book that would educate me on substance abuse issues from a psychological perspective?
A: We have two excellent books on the subject. Feel free to check out The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year by Michael Stein and The Good News About Drugs and Alcohol: Curing, Treating, and Preventing Substance Abuse in the New Age of Biopsyciatry by Mark S. Gold.
Click here to request The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year by Michael Stein from our library catalog.
Click here to request The Good News About Drugs and Alcohol: Curing, Treating, and Preventing Substance Abuse in the New Age of Biopsyciatry by Mark S. Gold.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cane and Rush Seating
Q: I want to find instructions for cane weaving. Can you recommend a book that has adequate instructions and pictures?
A: Yes, we have an excellent book called Cane and Rush Seating by Margery Brown.
Click here to request this book from our catalog.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wills and Legal Documents
Q: Are there any simple forms of wills and other important legal documents available at the library?
A: Yes, we have a Reference binder titled “Personal Forms on File” that has a variety of legal and informal forms that are available to copy using our copy machine. We also have the 7th edition of Nolo’s “Simple Will Book” by Attorney Denis Clifford, author of the bestselling book, “Plan Your Estate” available for check out.
Submitted by Kasia Piasecka, Reference Assistant
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The cost of the Vancouver Olympics 2010
Q: How much, on average, did the Vancouver Olympics Committee (VANOC) spend on the Vancouver Olympics 2010?
A: In total, VANOC spent $1.7 billion (Canadian). In addition, it spent 600 million for venues and facilities and 700 million for security according to the business plan and games budget. To add to the final cost, the provincial government spent a controversial $6.1 billion in the six years preparing for the Olympics itself.
Information gathered from the Vancouver Olympics Committee website and budget plan and summary.
http://www.vancouver2010.com
Submitted by Kasia Piasecka, Reference Assistant
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Filing Taxes
Q: I need to file taxes this week; where can I find State and Federal tax forms on the Internet?
A: For Federal forms, visit the tax forms page on the Internal Revenue Service’s website, which can be found at http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html.
If you need information on filing from out of state, visit the Federation of Tax Administrators’ website at http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html.
If you are looking for state tax forms, visit the Rhode Island Tax Division website at http://www.tax.ri.gov/taxforms.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Origin of the 21-gun salute
Q: What is the origin of the 21-gun salute?
A: The use of gun salutes for military occasions is traced to early warriors who demonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position that rendered them ineffective. In 1842, the Presidential salute was formally established at 21 guns. In 1890, regulations designated the "national salute" as 21 guns and re-designated the traditional Independence Day salute, the "Salute to the Union," equal to the number of states(50).
Information gathered from Army: the U.S. Army from 1775 to the 21st century by Chester G. Hearn.
Submitted by Kasia Piasecka, Reference Assistant
For more relevant information, check out the U.S. Army Center of Military History's website.
http://www.history.army.mil
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Setting up a Twitter Account
Q: I’m new to social networking; how did I set up a Twitter account?
A: Twitter is a useful tool and easy to learn. First, open your internet browser and go to http://twitter.com. Then, click on “sign up now” and follow the instructions to set up your account. From your homepage, you can search for people, companies, and businesses and follow them by clicking on the “follow” icon on the left hand side of their profile.
For great Twitter tutorials, click on and go to:
Once you start to enjoy using Twitter, check out these neat websites:
Bit-Ly : A handy URL shortener
TweetDeck : A personal browser for Twitter with an improved userface for better tweeting
Twitpic : Use this to easily share your photos on Twitter
Twitscoop: A trendy platform to substitute for the basic Twitter page
Tweetup: Create your event on Tweetup and publicize it online
Twopopular: Popular twitter trends
Twitter Directory: Popular Twitter users to follow
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