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Tech Tips: Copy, cut & paste shortcuts in Microsoft Word

By Rose Barnes, Adult Digital Learning Librarian Do you need an easier way to move text or images around without having to rewrite a whole ...
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October is Health Literacy Month

Observed each October, Health Literacy Month highlights the importance of making health information easy to understand. Learn more at healthliteracymonth.org » Want to take charge ...
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Virtual learning & fun for early learners: Whoosh, bang, boom

By Children's Librarian Shelley Harris When we think about talking with our smallest kids, there are so many sounds involved: animal sounds, choo choo sounds, ...
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New! Read all about it: Access 5 of the most popular U.S. national & regional newspapers

Introducing two new ways to access news digitally on all your devices from anywhere: Global Newsstream and Historical U.S. Major Dailies. When you log in ...
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Discover & explore for grade schoolers: Create videos, podcasts, games & more

Reimagining how we use technology is very important for families today. Below you'll find equitable resources featuring safe and reliable tutorials that young adults and ...
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‘Kids are reflective and ready to do this work’: Supporting anti-racism in Oak Park middle schools

Oak Park Public Library Middle School Librarian Beronica Puhr (left) gives boxes of the book Stamped to Brooks Middle School Language & Literature Department Chair ...
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We suggest: Iowa Writers’ Workshop edition

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná This October, we're excited to welcome Claire Lombardo as the speaker at this year's Ballinger Lecture, held virtually on Zoom, ...

Introducing Tech Tips: Using tabs in your internet browser

Introducing a new digital learning series called Tech Tips. In blog posts and emails, library staff will share digital learning tips in a short, approachable, ...