Book Club Kits To Go!
Ransom Will be Closed on the 4th of July
Summer Reading Starts Monday, June 15th!
Local Students Art on Display @ Ransom
Friends of Ransom Library Book Sales
MyLibraryDV @ Ransom Library
Coming in July
Need an escape without leaving your living room? How about a quick way to entertain the kids when the weather doesn't cooperate this summer? What about a tip from Julia Child on how to make a great meal? All this and more will be available starting in July when Ransom Library offers our patrons the free downloadable DVD service MyLibraryDV on our website: www.ransomlibrary.org.
With MyLibraryDV you can download over 100 exciting travel videos, entertain the kids with series like Caillou and make a perfect meal with the help of world-renowned chefs. All-time favorites for the family to enjoy will be offered along with over 50 informative health videos and enough how-to videos to renovate your whole house. Did we mention old episodes of Antiques Road Show? In all you will have access to over 500 quality videos with MyLibraryDV.
MyLibraryDV is a unique partnership between public libraries and Recorded Books which offers registered borrowers the ease of downloading quality entertainment from their library's website. Similar to checking out books, patrons can download or borrow up to 10 programs at any given time as long as they have adequate space on their computer's hard drive. Each video has a 7-day check-out period and patrons may renew the videos by waiting until this time has elapsed and checking out the program again.
Basic computer requirements to use MyLibraryDV include having a broadband Internet connection; the most recent version of your browser; and 1 gigabyte of available hard-drive space. Full requirements will soon be available on our website.
So for those times when you cannot get out of the house, or it's more convenient to stay at home make sure to check out Ransom Library's MyLibraryDV for a free evening of fun.
Shooting Out of Mode: Improving Your Digital Photography With Brian Stefl
Wednesday & Thursday, July 15 & 16 from 7-9 PM
Digital photography has all but taken over the consumer's market when it comes to camera sales, which is no wonder considering it offers immediate results, no hassles with film and the ability to upload and edit photographs online. Most cameras offer many gizmos and buttons that new digital photographers may not use but which may offer them better quality pictures. Come learn the secrets to great digital photographs in this two-part series. Space is limited; please pre-register.
Summer Safety : Thursday, July 23 @ 7PM
Presented by Jennifer Hamman of Priority CPR
Activities such as bicycling, swimming, and increased traveling are a wonderful part of summer, however, they also bring with them increased health risks including heart attacks, heat stroke and accidental injuries. Would you know how to recognize or assist someone during an emergency? Patrons are encouraged to attend this free program, which will demonstrate how to do CPR and assist someone who is choking. Participants will learn how to recognize a life-threatening situation when they see it and how to properly respond.
NEH Awards Free Books to Ransom
The We the People “Picturing America” Bookshelf is the literary complement of NEH's Picturing America visual arts project, which Ransom received a grant for in 2008.