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Did you know that the Cohoes Public Library is lending out Nook eReaders? We have two, each preloaded with a variety of books. So come on in and try out a NOOK! Loan period is 14 days. Available to patrons 18 and older owing no fines.
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Did you know you can download library books onto your eReader? Ask a librarian for information on this great service.
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Did you know you can borrow fishing rods from the Cohoes Public Library? We have 5 and we are ready to lend them to you. Come on down to the Library with your card, pick up a fishing rod and go fishing today. Loan period is 7 days.

On May 16, at 6:30 pm, the Hidden Treasures Book Club will be discussing “Dreams of Joy” by Lisa See. Debuting at #1on the NY Times best seller list, it is a continuation of the saga of Pearl and May, and continues where “Shanghai Girls” left off. This novel finds Pearl and Joy facing challenges not only in finding each other, but in finding themselves in Mao’s emerging China. Books are available at the library. Additional information at www.cohoespubliclibrary.org  or 235-2570.

Mystery Book Club

On May 16, at 10:30 am, the Mystery Book Club will be discussing the “Murder She Wrote” mystery series by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain. Based on the long running television series by the same name, the book series offers readers familiar characters and the same P.G. mysteries that regularly enthralled viewers for 12 years. Beginning in 1989, and with over thirty titles in the series, there is a story for everyone’s taste. Books available at the library. Additional information available at www.cohoespubliclibrary.org  or 235-2570.

• Machine Operators – Waterford, NY – $11/hr – Rotating shifts
• Assemblers-Ballston Spa, NY-$9.50/hr-Day shifts
• Forklift Operators – Waterford/Mechanicville, NY – $11/hr – Rotating shifts
• Customer Service Representatives – Albany, NY – $11-12.50/hr – 1^st shift
• Picker/Packers – Guilderland/Schenectady/Scotia Area, NY $9 – $10/hr All shifts
• Flex Printer Operator – Cohoes, NY – $10-$14/hr DOE 1st /2nd  shift
• Administrative Assistants – Pay DOE

When: Monday, April 30, 2012 11am-2pm

Where: Cohoes Public Library 169 Mohawk Street Cohoes, NY 12047

For more information or instructions, please call Snelling at (518) 437-9095

Therapy Dogs are coming back to the Cohoes Public Library!!

Our next two Reading to Therapy Dogs programs will be on Saturday, April 21st at 11:00am and Saturday, May 5th at 11:00am.

Therapy dogs are loving and patient dogs who enjoy listening to children read to them. Each dog offers a kind and non-judgmental ear that can put children at ease and help them gain confidence in their reading.

For more information, call the Library at 235-2570. The Cohoes Public Library is located at 169 Mohawk Street in Cohoes, NY.

 How about:

• Sticks and Stones by K.J. Larsen
• Operation Family Secrets by Frank Calabrese, Jr.
• The Job Search Solution and Job Interviews for Dummies (these go hand-in-hand with our JobNow/Adult Learning Center database available through our website)
• The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler
• Angel of the Dark by Sydney Sheldon
• Cell 8 by Roslund and Hellstrom.

 On the movie front we have:

• The Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volumes I-III
• Downton Abbey seasons I and II
• Hop, Legend (with a very, very young Tom Cruise)
• The Dark Crystal
• The Princess Bride
• Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
• Senna

Classes will begin on April 16th at 10:30am and run into June. These classes are free and laptops will be supplied for student use. Class size is limited to 8 students per session so please sign up ahead of time using the sign-up sheet at the bulletin board or the Library’s front desk.

The following beginner computer classes are scheduled:
April 16^th – Introduction to Computers
Audience – People who have never touched a computer before.
Content – Teach basics of keyboard, mouse. How to turn a computer on and off.  How to start up programs, especially web browser. Show how to bring up a web site, how to click on links. Show how to print. Demonstrate how email works.
April 23^rd – Web Surfing
Audience – People with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Content – Show how to start up and use an internet browser, how to find and use basic web sites, such as search engines, retail sites, newspapers. Where does this data come from? How trustworthy and accurate is this data? Basics of internet security (passwords/https), and dangers
April 30^th – Email Accounts
Audience – People with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Content – Students will sign up for an email account (gmail), and learn how to compose, send and receive mail messages. They’ll also learn how to add and open attachments.
May 14^th – Microsoft Word
Audience – People with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Content –The basics of creating, saving and printing documents.  Basics of formatting, indentation, page breaks, spell check.
May 21^st – Microsoft Excel
Audience – People with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Content – The basics of creating, saving and printing spreadsheets. How to perform calculations, sort data, generate graphs. Organization of a simple database.
May 28^th – Microsoft Powerpoint
Audience – People with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Content – The basics of generating a Powerpoint presentation. Formatting pages, incorporating graphs and images, printing.
June 4^th – Microsoft Access
Audience – Some basic familiarity with databases, their purpose and use.
Content – To be determined by the needs, interests of the audience.
June 11^th – Job Hunting Online
Audience – People with basic keyboard and mouse skills.
Content – How to fill out an online job application.  Basics of generating a resume. Online job resources and how to search for a job online.