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Spring Storytime Registration Begins March 1
Portage
County District Library is pleased to announce that spring storytime and
program registration begins Monday, March 1 at branch libraries. Online
registration available [hyperlink to:
http://www.portagecounty.lib.oh.us/reg/pgsignup.cfm]. Contact your
branch library for storytime and program details.
EPUB eBooks Now Available in Downloadable Format
Portage County District Library has expanded its download collection with the addition of EPUB eBooks. From the comfort of home, Portage County District Library card holders can now browse the collection, check out, and download eBooks as well as audiobooks anytime, anywhere. Available titles are all compatible with most eBook readers. Portage County District Library’s opening collection features Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones, Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, and Patricia Cornwell’s The Scarpetta Factor among others. Just added to the collection: Stephenie Meyer’s runaway success, the Twilight Saga series. Download free software and get started today. Also, there’s a new feature on the OverDrive website. You can now share your own reviews using popular social networking websites Facebook and Twitter.
 Downloadable Audiobooks & eBooks
Portage
County District Library invites library users to "checkout" its
downloadable audiobook and
eBook collection. The
initial eBook collection features titles on career and job searching and
personal finance. All that is required to access the eBook
collection is the installation of
free Adobe Digital Editions software (here are
step-by-step instructions for software download, if needed) and a
Portage County District Library card. Read titles on your PC,
transfer to other computers or supported mobile devices. Browse, check
out, and download the digital media anytime, anywhere- including...
 Take a listen to
“Nightwalker” by Heather Graham
Also available in the MP3 format (compatible with both MAC computers and most MP3 players including iPods)- all powered by OverDrive. Getting started is easy.
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Your Tax Forms Online
Click
here for tax information,
links and other resources.
 Library is Here to Help
Have questions that need answers during these tough economic times? Portage County District Library
has gathered
information to assist you in finding the answers to deal with such
matters such as career and job searching, credit repair, foreclosure, and budgeting tips.
Resources for Small Business and Self-Employed
The State Library of
Ohio is pleased to
announce the launch of
Find Help in Tough Times,
a new one-stop center on
their website to help
residents quickly locate
important information
and resources during
these difficult economic
times.
Career Search & More ATTENTION OHIO JOB SEEKERS:
OhioMeansJobs is a new search website (sponsored by
Ohio.gov) that allows you to search all electronic job opportunities
which include Ohio employers, national commercial job boards and niche
industries. Let all Ohio employers find you today by taking the
opportunity to post your resume for FREE.
Click here to download a free Power Point presentation from Ohio's
WebJunction showing how to post a resume and post jobs on
website.
FREE LEGAL HELP FOR THOSE FACING FORECLOSURE: Are you facing
foreclosure or behind on your mortgage payments? If so, Portage
County's Community Legal Aid can help. Call Community Legal Aid's
Helpline at 1-800-998-9454 to see if you qualify for free legal
assistance.
Important Health Information for Portage
County Residents
Below are links to information related to preventing the spread of
influenza, as it is thought to spread mainly person-to-person.
Visit reliable, frequently updated websites such as:
Center for Disease Control,
The National Library of Medicine,
Ohio Department of Health,
and the
Portage County Department of Health.
Here are just a
few steps that you can take right now for extra precaution.
2009-2010 HEAP Information
Emergency
HEAP assistance begins November 2
and runs through March 31, 2010.
Appointments will be accepted
beginning October 28.
Call the
local HEAP office at 330-297-1456 for more
details.
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