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Tech Tips: Google Docs basics

By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Do you have a Gmail account? Gmail provides you with access to Google apps like Docs, Drive, and Slides. If ...
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Virtual learning & fun for early learners: Serious learning

By Children's Librarian Shelley Harris “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious ...
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Virtual Halloween Parade

We're excited to present our Virtual Halloween Parade featuring your little ghosts and ghouls. Thanks to the 28 families who shared fun photos of kids ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Code, create, design, play & learn digitally

Learn about new tech information in a safe manner with digital titles available in your digital library, create-on-your-own websites, and tech news sources for kids! ...
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Third Annual Virtual Restorative Justice Conference

Manager of Teen Services Stephen Jackson gives an overview of this year's conference. The Medicine Wheel: Balancing Humanity Oak Park's third annual Restorative Justice Conference ...
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Tech Tips: Attach & download files with Gmail

Are you a Gmail user? Here are some tips and tricks for working with attachments, including photos. Learn how to work with attachments with Lynda.com ...
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Virtual learning for early learners: Explore a world of words

By Children's Librarian Shelley Harris Greetings and salutations! Jenny and I have been having fun sharing words this week, from words about apples to what ...
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We suggest: Regional stories: Appalachian fiction

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Travel with us to the oft-overlooked region of Appalachia. Nestled in the peaks, valleys, nooks, and crannies of the Appalachian ...