Hunger Games is coming to your neighborhood Newark Library this Sunday, March 25th from 1-4 p.m. If you are a teen you’ll want to check this out. All I’ve got to say is 3Fs – free, fun, and food! Register for this event at 510-795-2627 x 7, today!
Tumblebooks Library
Have to go through our Web site to get there. www.aclibrary.org
• TumbleBooks: Animated, talking picture books
• TumbleQuizzes: Reading comprehension quizzes
• TumblePuzzles: Educational games
• TumbleResources: Teacher resources
• Classics
• Spanish and French language learning section and the option to view the site in Spanish, Chinese and French.
AudioBookCloud (formerly TumbleTalkingBooks) www.audiobookcloud.com
Login Information:
User Name: alameda
Password: login
AudioBookCloud (ABC) is ebooks for adults, teens and children. ABC contains mysteries, sci-fi, westerns, romance, classic, non-fiction and more. AudioBookCloud allows you to listen to or download your favorite audio books with just a click of a button. Listen online, bookmark your spot, or download the book and access your books offline at your convenience.
You can download the books to any PC/MAC laptop, notebook, desktop, and to Android tablets. Downloads are for a 90-day loan period and you may borrow as many books at the same time as you like! You will first have to download the free TumblePad 2.0 reading software.
Please note: TumbleTalkingBooks cannot be downloaded to iPods, mp3 players or copied to a CD.
Bookflix
Bookflix Have to go through our Web site to get there. www.aclibrary.org
BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction book titles.
Other free ebooks for kids
International Children’s Digital Library
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
The ICDL Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children’s books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.
Saturday March 3, 2012
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FREE Tax Preparation is offered by VITA at the Newark Library from the Fremont Resource Center for qualified individuals and families with household income of less than $50,000 annually. Tax returns are prepared by IRS-certified VITA volunteer tax preparers. Bring all your necessary paperwork to Newark Library to begin process, pick up prepared tax forms at Fremont Resource Center the next week. Service is drop-in; no appointment is needed.
WHAT TO BRING:
-Picture ID and original Social Security Cards for all family members (Sorry, no exceptions)
-All forms, W-2 AND 1099’s for all 2011 jobs & income
-Information for all other income (interest, savings, IRA’s, etc)
-Information for all deductions and credits
-Childcare provider information (SSN or EIN & address)
-Name address & phone number of landlord, if applicable
-A copy of last year’s tax return is helpful
-Married couples filing jointly must come together
- For Direct Deposit of tax refund, please bring routing & account numbers for savings and/or checking accounts for split refund service (and a faster refund!)
Will not prepare:
Married filing separately
Schedule E (rental income and loss)
Form 2106 (employee business expenses)
Form 8606 (non-deductible IRA)
Form 8615 (minor’s investment income)
1040NR (non-resident)
Self employment (Schedule C) with expenses over $10,000, depreciation, losses, and office in the home.
For more information, please contact Carolyn Robertson, VITA Coordinator at (510) 574-2020 (press 1 to leave your information) or Barbara Telford-Ishida at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.
Location: NEWARK BRANCH – Get Directions
There’s still time!
2:30-4:30 Saturday, February 18, 2012 in our Meeting Room
Bring your iPhone and/or iPad to learn more about using smart phones and tablets. Topics include how to download and set up iTunes, notes, calendar, and addresses.
Registration is required. Sign up in person at the Information Desk at Newark Library, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20, or e-mail btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org
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12-1 p.m. on Friday, February 10
All adults are invited to join us for this free spring cardmaking workshop. All supplies will be provided for the class. We will make three spring-themed cards (Valentine’s Day, Easter and a general theme – birthday,thank you, etc.) The program will take approximately one hour so please be there at the beginning of the class if you wish to make all three cards. There is no registration for this class – just drop in.
Contact: Mary Ayers (510) 745-1408 or email mcayers@aclibrary.org
Location: NEWARK BRANCH – Get Directions
On Saturday, February 11th at 3 p.m. we will be getting ready for Valentine’s Day with an “I Love You” heart craft. Younger children will need an adult to help with cutting. No registration is necessary. Free children’s crafts are sponsored by the Newark Library League.
Don’t miss this exclusive showing of Christie Inocencio’s exotic pets. She knows all about how to care for them and can tell you about that. Come see them at 3 p.m. this Saturday, January 21.
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Stitch an Inch will continue with Colette Pispisa, our teacher of all things knitted. We will be meeting every other Saturday. And this coming Saturday, January 7th is one of them!
Contact: Kat Blair (510) 795-2627 x23 KBlair@aclibrary.org
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Are you getting bored with your new toys yet? Want to get out and socialize with other kids? We will be crafting a snowman from cotton balls at our Library on Thursday, January 5th at 3:30! You can, too!
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We will be showing the Smurfs at 2 p.m. on December 27th in the Meeting Room. Hope you can join us! We will have refreshments, expect popcorn and lemonade!
