Have you been wanting to get an email account, but you've been afraid because someone said you had to touch a mouse?!
Don't be afraid, there's still time to come find out what a computer mouse really is and the other important parts of a computer.
Join us for Computers for Beginners -- where the computer becomes more friendly and the teacher is really nice too!
Mondays, 11:00am - 1:00pm
April 16th, May 21st, June 18th
The basics of email, the internet and computer documents will be covered, so if you have always wanted to know, now is your chance to learn in a very relaxed setting.
- No experience required
- Informal setting
- Learn at your own pace
- Laptops provided or you can bring your own
Please call the Newberry Branch Library at (352) 472-1135 to sign up in advance.
System status
A new library system and online catalog will debut on May 30. Here's the current status of:
- Checkouts: May 24-29 you must have your physical library card in hand to check out materials.
- Due dates: All checkouts will have a due date of June 22, except DVDs and GRU watt meters, which still have 7-day limit.
- Holds and requests: New holds and purchase requests cannot be placed until May 30, but those placed previously will continue to be processed.
- Returns: Please "Babysit Our Books" — keep them until the new system is running smoothly (mid-June).
- Registration: Continues as usual today, but cannot be done May 24-29, as our entire system will be down.
- Interlibrary loan: Continues as usual throughout the transition.
- Digital checkouts: OverDrive checkouts and holds will work normally throughout the transition.
- My Discoveries: Will be retired with the AquaBrowser catalog on May 24. Please retrieve any saved book lists before then.
- Website: The Library District website (www.aclib.us) will be up as normal throughout the transition.
- My Account: Account info will be available through May 24. Your account will appear on the new system on May 30.
- Bill payment: All payments including PayPal are working today. No payments can be accepted May 24-29
- New catalog: Watch for its debut on May 30, with new features.
More about the transition.
More about the new online catalog.
Have any questions? Please Ask Us!
