Monday, November 28, 2011

eReader Hour at MAPL

Questions about eReaders are quickly becoming the most popular inquiry at our library. With the holidays approaching we are pretty sure some of you will be unwrapping a new Kindle, Nook, iPad, or Kobo this winter. Your new eReader will probably come with many questions. How do I borrow free ebooks from the library? How do I turn this thing on? What's the difference between an Adobe EPUB EBook and Kindle Book? Luckily, the library has your answers. You can bring your eReader, or your eReader questions, to the library Monday nights from 7 pm to 8 pm for our eReader Hour. We can show you how to navigate your device, borrow free books from ListenNJ, transfer books from your computer, check your account, and answer any other questions you may have.
If you can't make it into the library at that time, we have many other resources that can help. You can take one of the "cheat sheets" next to the reference desk, or find an online version of them on our website by clicking the "eReader Guide" link on the left side of our home page. You can click here to go there now.
Happy reading and listening!
This post was written by our Computer Assistant, Curtis Clark.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Jersey Shore Authors


“Are you from Jersey? What exit?” Everyone knows the old joke. But as a true New Jerseyan, you know that our state is rich in natural beauty, culture and historical significance. Perhaps that’s why it attracts such a wealth of authors of both fiction and non-fiction. This month, the library is showcasing the Jersey Shore Authors. And, no, I don’t mean Snooki and the Situation. No matter what kind of book you enjoy, there’s an author that’s right for you. The queen of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, makes her home in Spring Lake and Saddle River. She’s added two new books, I’ll Walk Alone and The Shadow of Your Smile, to her already impressive body of work. And, straight from international headlines, is the heart-wrenching story of Tinton Falls resident David Goldman, and his five-year custody battle to get his son back from Brazil. You can read about it in his book, A Father’s Love: One Man’s Unrelenting Battle to Bring His Abducted Son Home. Please visit MAPL’s display on Jersey Shore Authors, and pick up a brochure that features these titles and more titles by other great local authors.

We are thrilled to have one of these Jersey Shore residents/writers coming to the library to discuss her book, Looking Through A Keyhole: A Memoir, this Saturday, November 12th at 2pm. Come and meet Julia Spencer and her seeing eye-dog, Irene. Anyone struggling with a
life-altering condition will find her story inspiring and motivating. Hear about her fears, her hopes, and her most candid responses to her visual loss and how she prevails over adversities. There will be a Q & A, book signing and her books will be available for purchasefor $16.

To register for this event, please stop by the library or contact Jill at (732) 583-9100 or email jstafford@lmxac.org.

This post was written by Susie Benanti.