Wow! It's Wowbrary!

If you've been receiving our monthly newsletters, you may have noticed something a little different about them lately.  The Library has recently subscribed to a service called Wowbrary that automatically scans our online catalog for new items, then generates an e-mail message to tell you all about them, essentially serving as an attractive online version of the new-book shelf, but one that spans all library branches and includes items that are checked out.  By showcasing the latest arrivals and allowing you to click through directly to the library website, Wowbrary makes it easy to scan quickly for what's new and exciting at the Morgan County Public Library.

You'll receive your Wowbrary newsletter every Saturday morning. Each email newsletter shows 20 "Top Choices" selected for popularity and variety, and also links to additional pages of new items, organized by genre (mystery, sci-fi, romance, biography, etc.) and format (book, DVD, audiobook, large print, etc.).  The newsletters also link to previous editions, so if you miss an issue you can go back and see new items from prior weeks. As always, if you no longer want to receive our newsletters, you can unsubscribe with the click of your mouse.

If you are not receiving the Wowbrary newsletters and you would like to, please visit Wowbrary.org to sign up.

Having Fun With Winter Reading Program

You can still sign up for the Winter Reading Program.  It's so easy.  Just stop by any of our library locations and ask about it.  All ages may participate.  Adults need only read 8 books total and have until February 14 to do so.  Yes, audiobooks and young adult books count this year.  There's even a book display at the Main library of "Books to Read in a Flash!"  Why should you do this?  If you read the required number of books by the deadline, you'll get several entries into a drawing for a $50 gift card, choice of a small prize (notebook, pencil, bookmark, or chocolate!) AND choice of a pair of gloves or socks.

For teens and children the program is similar except they read 500 minutes.  The prizes are different, too.  When they complete the program they get their choice of a free book.  They also get several  entries by completing  the required reading minutes by the deadline. 

There will be one $50 gift card offered for each group - children, teens and adult.  So "Resolve to Read" and get those entries in for the drawing.

Are you thinking you can't possibly read that much by February 14?  Not to worry.   A small prize and one drawing entry are offered at the half-way point.  So for children and teens that's only 250 minutes.   And for adults that's only 4 books.  You can do it!

What's more?  There are literally thousands and thousands of books just waiting for you at the library!  You can even see the covers of our newest books online at our website.  Look in the upper right-hand corner for "newest arrivals." 

A New Year

Ah, it's a brand new year and as many people do, I have made some resolutions that I am working toward.  Two that I will mention are to continue learning ballroom dancing and strength training.  The library has many awesome resources that I can check out to help me in keeping these resolutions.  What are your New Year's resolutions and what does the library have for you to help you achieve them?

Click each link for titles that the library has for:

Physical fitness,
Quit smoking,
Personal fiance,
Weight loss,
Organizing your space,
Change careers,
Stress less,
Volunteer,
Travel,
Drink less.

Here are some of the most popular New Year's resolutions according to Time:

• Lose Weight and Get Fit
• Quit Smoking
• Learn Something New
• Eat Healthier and Diet
• Get Out of Debt and Save Money
• Spend More Time with Family
• Travel to New Places
• Be Less Stressed
• Volunteer
• Drink Less 

The good news is that January is not even half over so if you have not made any resolutions now is a good time to start!

Snow Bunny

Hello friends!  Did you survive all of the snow and cold weather of the past few days?  While I was nice and toasty in the library, I was sad because I no one was able to visit me.  When the library mommies came back today, they talked about having something called "Cabin Fever."  I hope it isn't contagious.   

I did use the quite time to catch up on my reading, and I'm halfway through the Winter Reading Program!  If you haven't signed up, you should.  All you have to do is read (500 minutes for children and teens; 8 books for adults) and you'll be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the location of your choice!  There are also some smaller prizes to pick up along the way.

Friends, what did you do while we were all snowed in?

Love and carrots,
Morgan