Friday, December 4, 2015
Check out our Winter Reading Club Theme! Reading Clubs start December 28!
Saturday, August 1, 2015
WELCOME A NEW FAMILY OF ONLINE SERVICES:
HOOPLA, 3M CLOUD LIBRARY & LYNDA.COM
Meet some of our new entertainment
and learning services! They are
conveniently available on your mobile devices and home computers with your
Hauppauge library card. Just visit our
website www.hauppaugelibrary.org/downloads.php or
ask your librarian how to try out these free services. You will be able take your library anywhere.
Hoopla will entertain you with streaming movies,
audiobooks, music and more. Don’t miss
out on their comics.
The 3M cloud library provides free e-books for you to download
and read on the go or at home. You can
even request titles to be added to this service through our reference
librarians or create a wishlist.
Learn something new with lynda.com. It is an online learning site that hosts a growing
library of video courses. It covers a variety of topics including business,
design, web development and software.
Find the Apps at the Google Play Store or the iTunes App Store!
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Hoopla Streaming Available Starting June 15
Hauppauge Public
Library Partners with Hoopla Digital to Give Patrons Online and Mobile Access
to Free Movies, Music and More
Library
card-holders can instantly explore, borrow and enjoy dynamic content on their
smartphones, tablets and PCs
Hauppauge Public Library today announced public availability of
thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks, all
available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla
digital (hoopladigital.com).
Hauppauge card holders can
now download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device
or visit hoopladigital.com to
begin enjoying thousands of artists of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record
companies and publishers – available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or
temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets, computers and Apple TV.
“We’re always looking to
adopt digital resources that foster the spirit of exploration, the joy of
reading and the pursuit of knowledge for patrons of all ages,” said Matt
Bollerman, Director at Hauppauge Public
Library. “A strategic
partnership like our new relationship with hoopla digital helps us do just
that, by enabling our community members to instantly stream thousands of new, popular
and educational titles to their devices. The easy-to-use interface and
elimination of late fees enables us to satisfy all of our patron’s needs in a
modern way.”
Hauppauge
Public Library is
the twenty-ninth library in the state of New York to partner with hoopla
digital. Current partners include Kent Public Library, Reed Memorial Library,
Commack Public Library, Onondaga County Public Library, Somers Library, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley
Community Library and many others.
“With hoopla digital, it is
our mission to empower the evolution of public libraries while helping them to
meet the needs of the mobile generation. We’ve worked for years to create a
best-in-breed service that is fun, fast and reliable. And we continue to secure content deals to
expand our offering of popular and niche movies, TV shows, music, eBooks,
audiobooks and comics,” said Jeff Jankowski founder and owner of hoopla
digital.
About hoopla digital
hoopla digital is a category-creating
service that partners with public libraries across North
America to provide online and mobile access to thousands of Movies, TV Shows, Music,
eBooks, Audiobooks and Comics. With hoopla digital, patrons can borrow,
instantly stream and download free dynamic content with a valid library card.
All content is accessible via hoopla digital’s mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is a service
of Midwest Tape – a trusted partner to public libraries for
over 25 years.
Hidden Pond Park Bond Vote
Than you to everyone who came out to vote.
The results of the vote are:
611 Yes
860 No
Friday, April 17, 2015
NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
IN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
JUNE
9, 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of
the Board of Education of the Hauppauge Union Free School District, in the
County of Suffolk, New York, adopted on April 14, 2015, a Special District
Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District residing in the Town of Islip, New York only (qualified voters of the
District residing in Smithtown are not eligible to vote at this Special
District meeting) will be held on TUESDAY,
JUNE 9, 2015 from 10:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M.(Prevailing Time),
at the
Hauppauge
Public Library
601 VETERANS
MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
HAUPPAUGE, New York
for the purpose of voting upon
the following Library Bond Proposition:
LIBRARY BOND PROPOSITION
YES NO
RESOLVED:
(a) That the Board of Education of the Hauppauge
Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the
“District”), acting on the request and on behalf of the Hauppauge Public
Library, hereby authorizes the construction of a new public library building in
Hidden Pond Park in Hauppauge, in the Town of Islip, New York; the foregoing to
include the original equipment, machinery, furnishings, apparatus, and all
ancillary and related site and other work required in connection therewith; and
the expenditure therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental
thereto and to the financing thereof, of not to exceed the estimated total cost
of $14,500,000;
(b) that a tax on the taxable real property of the
District located only in the Town of Islip, New York, is hereby voted in the
aggregate amount of not to exceed $14,500,000 to finance said estimated cost, such tax to be levied by and collected
in installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by said
Board of Education; and
(c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of
the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal
amount of not to exceed $14,500,000, and a tax on the taxable real property of
the District located only in the Town of Islip, New York, is hereby voted to
pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.
Such Library Bond Proposition shall appear on the
ballot label to be inserted in the voting machines used for voting at said
Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form:
LIBRARY BOND PROPOSITION
YES NO
RESOLVED:
(a) That the Board of Education of the
Hauppauge Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the
“District”), acting on the request and on behalf of the Hauppauge Public
Library, hereby authorizes the construction of a new public library building in Hidden Pond Park in
Hauppauge, in the Town of Islip, New York, and the expenditure therefor of
not to exceed $14,500,000; (b) that a tax on the taxable real property of the
District located only in the Town of Islip, New York, is hereby voted in the
aggregate amount of not to exceed $14,500,000 to finance said cost, such tax to
be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as
may be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of
said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,500,000 and a tax on the
taxable real property of the District located only in the Town of Islip, New
York is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become
due and payable.
The voting will be conducted by ballot on voting
machines as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from
10:00 o’clock A.M. to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as
may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2014,
personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to
vote at the Special District Meeting whose name does not appear on the register
of the District. Voter registration for the District is ongoing until Thursday,
June 4, 2015, from 9:00 o’clock A.M. until 4:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time),
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, at the office of the District
Clerk, at the Whiporwil Administrative Office, 495 Hoffman Lane, Hauppauge, New
York. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such
register, provided that he/she is known or proven to be then or thereafter
entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting for which such register is
prepared.
The register of the qualified voters of said District
prepared for the Annual District Election to be held on May 19, 2015 shall be
used as the basis for the preparation of the register for said Special District
Meeting to be held on June 9, 2015. Any
person whose name appears on such register or who shall have been previously
registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall
have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or
conducted at any time since January 1, 2011, will not be required to register
personally for this Special District Meeting.
In addition, any person otherwise
qualified to vote who is registered with the Board of Elections of Suffolk
County under the provisions of the Election Law and is a resident of the
District and the Town of Islip, New York, shall be entitled to vote at said
Special District Meeting without further registration. All other persons who wish to vote must
register.
Immediately upon its completion, the register for this Special
District Election will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk in the Whiporwil
Administrative Office, 495 Hoffman Lane, Hauppauge, New York, where such
register will be open for inspection by the qualified voters of the District
between the hours of 9:00 o’clock a.m. and 4:00 o’clock p.m., prevailing time,
on each of the five days prior to and on the day set for said Special District
Meeting, except Saturday, June 6, 2015 when it will be open by prior
appointment only between the hours of 11:00 o’clock a.m. and 12:00 o’clock
noon, and Sunday, June 7, 2015.
NOTICE IS
FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the
office of the District Clerk. If the
ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received
by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on June
2, 2015. If the ballot is to be
delivered personally to the voter at the office of the District Clerk, the
completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00
o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on June 8, 2015.
No absentee ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received in the
office of the District Clerk by 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on June 9,
2015, the date of the Special District Meeting.
A list of all
persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in
the office of the District Clerk during regular business hours on each of the
five (5) days prior to the day of the election, except Saturday and Sunday.
A
person shall be entitled to vote at said Special District meeting only if such
person is a qualified voter of the District and also a resident of the
Town of Islip, New York. Qualified
voters of the District residing in Smithtown are not eligible to vote at this
Special District Meeting.
BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dated: April 14, 2015
CELESTE KERIMIAN
District Clerk
Thursday, March 19, 2015
lynda.com Online Courses and Instructional Videos
We are excited to offer Hauppauge Public Library cardholders access to lynda.com's online courses and instructional videos! You can access lynda.com content from any computer with an Internet connection by entering your Hauppauge Library card barcode and PIN number (password).Log on to lynda.com here
Once you have logged into lynda.com with your library card barcode you will create a personalized account by entering your name and e-mail address. This account can help you manage your course history, playlists, bookmarks and Certificates of Completion. It will also grant you access to exercise files that accompany many of the tutorials available through lynda.com.
(Please be aware: You can only access course content through the Hauppauge Library login page, and not by visiting lynda.com directly. When using a mobile device, you must use a browser to access your account. Accounts are not accessible through lynda.com apps.)
What is lynda.com?
lynda.com is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 3,000 courses that include 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile.
Other Online Resources from the Hauppauge Public Library
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Directory - Search for information on 900,000 board certified physicians in 50+ specialties and 100+ subspecialties
Flipster - Access top digital magazines on your computer or device
Freegal - Download & keep 5 songs weekly and stream 3 hours of music daily
Pronunciator -Learn over 80 different languages with activities, drills and quizzes developed by language educators
Zinio - The world's largest newsstand is available on your libraries website! Enjoy digital magazines on your computer or device
Also see our free download webpage for e-books, audiobooks and more!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Biographies of U.S. Presidents
The following libguide presents informational
resources provided by your local library and other reliable information found
on the Internet:
Library Resources:
The link above portrays presidents’ biographical
resources available at your local library. Many of these resources include
political and non-political information, including details regarding birth,
accomplishments, spouses, and careers preceding their presidency.
Grolier Online - Kids
This online encyclopedia offers information concerning
U.S. presidents, including presidents’ early life, political affiliation, presidency,
and later life. Type a president’s name in the search box to find out more.
NoveList K-8 Plus
This resource lists many books related to U.S.
presidents, not limited to timelines, interesting facts, personal lives,
presidential philosophies, and responsibilities.
Websites:
IPL2 Special Collections – Presidents of the United
States
This is an introductory resource which is helpful in
locating other resources about U.S. presidents. Some basic information is
listed, including brief biographic, demographic, and historical information
about each U.S. president.
The White House – The Presidents
This online resource presents information about all
of the U.S. presidents from the eighteenth century to the twenty-first century.
Some points are addressed including the historical background during each
presidents’ term in office.
American Presidents – Life Portraits
This online portrait gallery includes artwork which
depicts all of the U.S. presidents. Images can be enlarged to portray greater
detail.
American President – Reference Resource
This resource includes categorized essays concerning
various stages of the presidents’ lives, including life before becoming
presidents, which includes some information about their childhoods, family and education.
Presidents’ accomplishments are also conveyed concerning their decisions and
influence on domestic and foreign affairs.
Social Studies for Kids – U.S. Presidents Links
Above is a resource which includes various facts
about U.S. presidents. These facts relate to presidents’ salaries, previous careers,
and religious affiliations. Additionally, historical documents and media
resources are also offered on this website.
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