Check out the new educational programming at MyLibraryDV:
STUDY AIDS
- ePrep for the SAT and ACT
Created by education and test preparation experts, ePrep has been developed around a unique set of guiding principles that includes step-by-step guidance by expert teachers.
- Rocketbook
This dynamic tool is used to engage and instruct viewers in reading the literary classics by using a visually stimulating multimedia presentation. Each chapter is broken down event by event, with an analysis that includes outlining character development and the use of traditional literary devices.
YOUNG ADULT LIFE SKILLS
For young adults of all backgrounds, these topical programs provide a realistic guide to the challenges they’ll face after graduation, whether from high school or college. These videos offer helpful advice for managing finances, landing employment, and making one’s way in the world.
GREEN MATTERS
This series offers viewers a look into what’s being done around the world, and what we can also do, to help reduce mankind’s carbon footprint. Each program brings hopeful information from governments, corporations, environmental agencies and individuals who are finding ways to improve our planet. Using the latest global perspective, this life-changing eco-friendly series deals with all things “green.”
DRAMATIZED BIOGRAPHIES
In each video, the featured historical figure, at a major turning point in his or her life, crosses paths with a young person. Through their interactions, viewers learn about the famous person’s life. Historically inspired, yet dealing with contemporary social values, this unique series makes history appealing to the whole family.
For a complete listing, click here. To learn how to watch videos and movies at MyLibraryDV, click here.
Friday, October 30, 2009
New Educational Programming at MyLibraryDV
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Special Book Club Event
On Thursday, October 15 at 10AM, author Erica Bauermeister will make a guest phone appearance at the Veterans Memorial St Cloud Library to discuss her book The School of Essential Ingredients.
Have questions ready and please join us for a lively discussion.
To learn more about the book or request a copy to read, click here.
To learn more about the Book Club, check out the Book Club Blog and Newsletter.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
New Library Policies Announcement
Starting today, October 1, the number of items you can reserve with your library card is reduced to 5. Available reserves will be held for 7 days. Those of you who have more than 5 will not lose your outstanding requests. However, you will not be able to place any new holds until your number of requests is below 5.
Also on October 1, the Osceola Library System will no longer print and mail out notices for reserved and overdue items.
The Osceola Library System encourages customers to receive notices about their Library Account by email, phone, or by viewing accounts online.
Customers will receive an email or phone notice for:
- HOLDS: The Library will email or phone when reserved items are available for pickup.
- OVERDUES: The Library will email or phone when items are more than 30 days overdue.
If you want to change your notification status to Email or Phone, fill out the form on the bottom of this page.
If you have any questions, please call 407-742-8888 or send us an email.
