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For every
downloadable audiobook and/or eBook that you check out between
January 15 and February 15, you will be entered into a raffle to win a
Sansa Clip 2GB MP3 player (donated by OverDrive). The more books you
check out, the greater your chances of winning.
Winter Storytime
Registration
Portage County District Library is pleased to
announce that winter storytime registration has begun. Branch libraries
have a variety of
storytimes planned.
Contact your
branch library for more information.
Online registration is available.
 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
Shooting Stars by LeBron James and Buzz
Bissinger. Learn more about The Shooting Stars, youth from
inner-city Akron that went on to qualify for a national championship
only to lose and return home early when losing their focus. They vowed
to stick together, regardless of their personal struggles, to win that
national championship.
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.
 Get
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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