James Blackstone Memorial Library News - October 4, 2023

From: James Blackstone Memorial Library

October 6, 2023

What can you do with a Library Card?

Your Blackstone Library card grants you access to all kinds of resources. You know us for our books, movies, and events, but did you know you also have access to research materials, digital collections, and training in all kinds of skills? And, like all our collections, access is completely Free?

Check out the featured resources below!

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kanopy has curated a collection of narrative and documentary films honoring the Hispanic community.

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October is Family History Month. Researching your ancestors can be fascinating and rewarding, and now, at the Blackstone Library, it doesn't have to cost you any money either!

We offer all our patrons free access to Ancestry.com's Library Edition here in the building. You can access all the same great information as the paid version with one of our computers or your own. Stop by this month and start your family history journey!

Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. This annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.

You can use these apps to read banned books on your own, or join our Banned Book Club to read and discuss them as part of a group.

Looking for some last minute Halloween inspiration? Check out free crafting classes from Creativebug!

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School is back in session, and your family may be thinking about how best to help your resident student prepare for the next phase of their academic or vocational career. Peterson's Test Prep, free with your library card, is here to help!

They provide standardized test preparation, tools for researching and selecting college and graduate schools, and information on tuition assistance.

There are resources for jobs and careers, practice tests, online books, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking and much more.

- Test prep for AP, ACT, SAT, GED, GMAT, career certifications, and many more.
- College planning with intuitive searches of more than 4,000 accredited schools.
- Financial aid tools to help students plan, budget, and identify resources.
- Career development tools to help map interests and aptitude, plus job search guidance.
- International resources including practice tests and eBooks for U.S. Citizenship, TOEFL, and TOEIC.

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James Blackstone Memorial Library News - October 4, 2023

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