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 Downloadable Audiobooks & eBooks- 

KINDLE USERS!! You can now get eBooks on your Kindle with your EPLD library card! If you need help, look for the My Help button on the alliance digital media website, or ask for a help sheet at the library!

Download an eBook to your computer or add an audiobook to your i Pod or mp3 player! If you have a current EPLD library card and know your PIN number, just follow the directions below. 

 Follow these steps to begin today!

Step 1: Use this link to browse the website and see what is available!

 alliance.lib.overdrive.com

Step 2: Check out! Add your selections to your cart. At this point you will be asked for your library card number and PIN. (The PIN is the same as the pin you use on our website to put books on hold, renew items, etc. If you have not used your library card on-line or do not know your PIN, you will need to call EPLD at 467-2922 and ask for your PIN). The Overdrive website will take you through downloading Overdrive Media Console (software) if you need this software.

Step 3. If a title is not available, you may a place a hold on the title and you will  receive an email when the title is available for checkout.

You can request and download 2 titles at a time. New titles are added to the collection each month.

To clarify: an eBook is typically loaded through Adobe Digital Editions. The reading device, for example a Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader or Pandigital Reader needs to be registered to the same email address as Adobe Digital Editions which makes it impossible to load eBooks here at the library.

The download station here at the Library is available for downloading audiobooks to your listening devices, such as an mp3 player.

More questions look for the my help! button like the one below, call us or drop by and ask us! 

We are now adding new audio and eBooks twice a month!

 December 28 Titles

 January 10 Titles

January 26 Titles

 January 2012

Monday January 30th, 6:30 pm- Winter Weight Control. University of Illinois Extension Wellness and Nutrition Educator Jenna Smith is our speaker on this timely subject. Jenna brings us proven tips on healthy weight-conscious snacks, good exercise options and things we can use to keep those pounds from creeping up on us during cold winter weather. Cost per person $2. (Register early, Jenna's programs fill up quickly!)

February Programs

Read with us during the month of February!

The Love Your Library February reading program returns and we make it so easy! All we ask is that you sign up, read at least 2 hours a week for the 4 weeks of February, and bring your card in to be stamped each week. When all four stamps have been collected, drop your card into the basket to be entered in the drawing. One winner will be chosen to receive a fun prize on March 5th!

Wednesdays, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 3:30—5 pm -YAHOO! Our middle school activity group continues to meet every week. We enjoy activities such as movies, Wii, board games and more! This is an open group for anyone in 5th-8th grades.

Thursdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd, 1:30 pm -Afternoon Movies at the Library We show a movie every Thursday afternoon (this program is for adults, not children). To find out what is playing this week at the Library give Rachael a call at 467-2922! 

Thursday, February 2nd & 16th, 9:30—10:30 am -Stacks & Snacks We meet on the 1st Thursday morning each month to share a cup of coffee, a snack and discuss new books! EPLD Director Nancy Scott talks about what is new at EPLD and what is coming out in the month from favorite and  emerging new authors. We talk about where to go to look for books you’ll like and different reading trends we are seeing. Our meeting on the third Thursday is dedicated to what you are reading and willing to share. Our goal is to provide you with more information about the books you enjoy! No need to call ahead, we just hope you will be able to drop in.

Monday, February 6th & 20th 3-4 pm -(New Program with Bloomington Baby Fold) Young Mom’s class On the 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons of February, March and April we have partnered with the Baby Fold to provide some time for young moms to meet, socialize and enjoy themselves. Snacks and babysitting for 0-5 year olds is provided for those attending this afternoon group time. For more information please call Jen Guidebeck at 309-532-7026.

Tuesdays, February 7th & 21st, 6:30 pm– Sit and Stitch continues at EPLD! Give us a call at 467-2922 if you would like more information on this free social “sewing/knitting/crocheting and handwork circle!”

Thursdays, February 9th & 23rd, and March 8th, 6:30—8 pm -Computer Basics This is a beginning computer class for adults. If you would like to learn how to use a mouse, create and save files, surf the Internet, and create an email account, this evening class is designed to teach those skills. Please       register by calling the library at 467-2922.

Saturday, February 11th, 9-11 am -Discover What Stressors are Making You Sick and Tired! Make a free appointment now to be screened by Dr Quiram using the FDA-cleared computerized Immune System Inspection ($150 value). The 15 minute screening identifies substances such as foods, molds and pollens that stress your body. You will discover which stressors are creating trouble for you and receive a print-out of the complete report. Appointments for young adults and children are being accepted. You must call the library (467-2922) and make an appointment to be screened!

Mondays, February 13th & 27th, 3:30-5 pm -Scrapbook Classes for Tweens Debi Smith is teaching these classes for middle schoolers interested in making cards and creating scrapbook pages. Topic on the 13th is Valentine Ideas and on the 27th the topic will be Lettering. These classes are free, but students must register in advance by calling the library at 467-2922.

Monday February 13th, 6:30 pm -Cardmaking for Active Duty Military We will be working with the Cricut cutter this evening as we make cards to be sent to our military personnel for their use. Cost $5, which helps cover cost of materials and mailing. (EPLD owns a Cricut cutter that can be rented for in library use; please contact the library for further information.) We ask you sign up in advance for this class so we have materials available. Call us at 467-2922.

Thursdays, February 16th & 23rd, March 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 1:30—2:30 pm -Computer Basics Chris Johnson from Workforce Network teaches this 6 week class. He starts with the very first step, how to turn the computer on, and takes you through searching on the Internet and setting up email accounts. Registration is required for this free series of classes and class size is limited to 12. Call us at 467-2922 to sign up. 

Thursday, February 23rd, 6:30 pm -Travelogue to Turkey with Bill and Lydia Hohulin This travelogue is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Activity Room at the AC Home.

Saturdays, February 25th, March 10th & 24th, April 7th & 21st, 9-noon -Watercolor Classes with Dawn Maloney This series of 5 classes is limited to 8 people. Supply list is available at EPLD. Cost, $50.

Monday, February 27th, 6:30 pm -Cooking for 1 or 2 with Jenna Smith at the Maple Lawn Gathering Place Making healthy meals for 1 or 2 is a challenge.  Jenna is sharing great recipes, good ideas and healthy information to make the process easier. Jenna shares samples of her recipes as well, so she sends you home with an idea of how wonderful your finished product will taste! Cost for the program is $3. Advanced registration is required at the library. 

Monday, February 27th, 6:30 pm- Make-It Take-It Scrapbook and Cards Lesson at EPLD with Debi Smith. Debi will be talking about good techniques and some of the tools available to make your scrapbook pages and cards interesting and fun. The evening also includes using the library Cricut cutter. Cost for the evening is $5, which covers supplies. Everything you make is yours to take home and use. Please register in advance at the library.

Tuesday, February 28th, 6:30 pm -“Quilt Gardens Tour” Master Gardener program. Lisa Hill begins our MG programs for 2012 with a video trip of the 2011 Quilt Gardens Tour in Northern Indiana's Amish Country. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful pictures of flowers, quilt murals and lovely people along the Indiana country side. This Master Gardener program is free, but we do require registration due to our limited seating space! Call the library at 467-2922 to register.

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Many of you requesting to pay fines and fees or make donations using a credit or debit card. We are thrilled to be able to announce that we now participate in epay, an Illinois program allowing you to use your MasterCard, Discover or American Express card here at EPLD or from home through this website to make payments of many types. This service means you will be able to sign up for workshops and pay any registration fees online, as well as use your credit card to pay for non-resident cards, library fines or to make a donation!

Click on epay @ EPLD below to find out more or use your credit card!

epay @EPLD!

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