Thinking of buying an e-reader?

kiya@evpl — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:56:00 GMT

Wouldn't it be nice to look over all the major brands at once, seeing what the print looks like, learning how they feel in your hands, all without the sales pressure found at a store?

Now you can drop by the library on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 6:30-7:30 pm and MEET THE E-READERS!

Come to the Large Group Room. We'll have the best known e-readers for you to try.

See how they work!

Learn which ones accept FREE downloads from Overdrive @ EVPL, the library's digital collection!

Find out which readers require you to purchase content, and what sources are available to you.

It's your chance to look them over, try them out, and ask questions of someone who isn't trying to sell one. See you there!

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What has your experience been with e-readers?

I use the eReader app and the Kindle for iPhone app on my iTouch, but it is too small for me to use on a regular basis. Still, it is great for an emergency book, and while traveling. The backlit screen even lets me read at night in the hotel room without bothering others who are sleeping.

Central Library, Large Group Room

200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 6:30-7:30 pm

Links for the holidays

googler@evpl — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:47:00 GMT

I've come across a whole bunch of links appropriate to the season.

The Federal Trade Commission has all the info you need about gift cards, with tips on what to ask when you buy them, and contacts for problems.

The Responsible Shopper wants to promote a responsible economy, and believes consumer education is a good way to do that. Their database allows you to "search hundreds of company profiles by name or by industry and quickly compare the corporate responsibility records of companies."

Don't let Santa come down a dirty or dangerous chimney. This site tells you how to make your fireplace and chimney safer by proper cleaning and maintenance.

Your Christmas cactus and poinsettias, and other common seasonal houseplants, all have differing needs for water, light, etc. Read this site to keep them happy so they'll keep your home festive.

Need some holiday trivia, fast facts, statistics? The US Census Bureau features the holiday season this month with facts and figures from its data collection.

DailyLit is a website that supplies free digital books via email or RSS, which might be a fun way to re-read A Christmas Carol. Subscribe using the box at the right of the screen.

Looking for fun family activities? This site has tons of Christmas craft ideas with great instructions, difficulty ratings, and age recommendations. (My favorite is a Santa made out of a potato chip tube that they probably would have called "Chris Pringle" if it weren't for the trademark.)

Last, prepare for New Year's Eve by reading the champagne primer. Epicurious.com explains the varieties of sparkling wines, how to read labels, how to store, how to serve, and much more.

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Thinking of buying an e-reader?

Links for the holidays