eBranch Blog

April 03, 2006

4 Things @ HCPL

Recently, a meme has been going around the web about 4 things (e.g. 4 books you've read, 4 TV shows you watch). The following is based on 4 Things @ Your Library from Marin County Public Library & St. Joseph County Public Library

4 Library Online Resources to Know About
These are subscription resources only available from your library--these cannot be found on the open web; we buy them so you don't have to! To access these resources, you'll need your Harris County Public Library card number handy.

Ancestry.com & HeritageQuest
These two genealogy databases have census information going back to the 1700s. Ancestry.com also has phone books, immigration records, and draft records. Note: Ancestry.com is only available in our branches.

Student Resource Center Gold & Opposing Viewpoints
Between these two databases, students have a multitude of resources at their fingertips including primary sources, newspaper and magazine articles, images, and reference material.

ReferenceUSA
Have you tried online phone directories and not been satisifed? Try ReferenceUSA, which has up-to-date (updated monthly) business, residential, and health care listings for the United States.

Safari Tech Books
Looking for computer and technical books? Look no further than Safari. We now offer over 1500 computer books online.

For more great online resources, check out our Databases: Articles & More page.

4 Great Free Programs to Attend

Book Clubs are offered at multiple branch locations. Book discussions vary from mysteries to literature.

In addition to traditional story times, many of our branches now offer Baby Time for parents and children (usually up to age 2; see individual listings for details).

Need to improve your computer skills? Check out our Computer Classes in everything from basic computer skills to Microsfot PowerPoint, which are offered in many of our branches.

April 15 is fast approaching. Get free Tax Assistance at your local branch.

For additional programs, see the Event & Program calendar for your local branch.

4 Book Lists to Check Out

Sounds of Suspense (Audiobooks)
Desperate Housewives (Fiction)
Eighty Books for the 21st Century Girl (Children's)
Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers (Young Adult)

Check out our Books & Reading section for more book, movie, and audiobooks lists.

4 Ways to Get Just About Any Question Answered

Walk up to any reference desk at one of our 26 branches.

Talk to the librarian at your neighborhoodbranch.

Use our Ask a Librarian email service 24/7.

Chat live with a librarian from 1 PM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday.

Posted by Grace at April 3, 2006 04:14 PM

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