Greetings!
Welcome to the inaugural issue
of the Milwaukee County Federated Library System (MCFLS) newsletter. Please
visit our new website at www.mcfls.org.
I encourage you to enjoy the many resources of MCFLS member libraries.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the
Milwaukee County Federated Library System.
Sincerely,
Jim Gingery, Director
Milwaukee County Federated Library System
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DROP-IN JOB HELP AVAILABLE AT LIBRARIES!
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The service is free and available
August through December 2009.
Need help getting a job?
A job trainer specialist will be available to help you learn how to
complete job applications, put together an online resume, search online
job listings, and/or obtain a free e-mail account.
Through
funding supplied by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
Grant, 18 public library locations in Milwaukee County will be offering
the services of the specialists. Since dates and times vary among the
libraries, please consult this schedule or the events calendar at http://www.mcfls.org
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CHECK OUT THE NEW MCFLS WEB SITE!
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 Available at http://www.mcfls.org
We hope you visit the new MCFLS website, online home of the Milwaukee
County Federated Library System. We've completely redesigned the site
and incorporated many new features and technologies, including RSS
feeds, Google maps and gadgets. You can even follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Check back often to get the latest news and information on library services in Milwaukee County.
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FEATURED DATABASE: NOVELIST
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Free information resources for you!
NoveList is a comprehensive readers' advisory solution for
fiction lovers. NoveList helps readers decide what books to read next. Enter a favorite
title or describe a favorite plot, and NoveList will list other books that
match your reading tastes.
NoveList is available statewide as part of the Badgerlink project
of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for
Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. To give NoveList a try,
click on the NoveList logo above.
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NEW GREENFIELD LIBRARY NOW OPEN
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 Grand opening took place on July 4th
Following Grand Opening festivities on July 4th, the Greenfield Public Library opened its doors to the public Monday, July 6th.
The opening of the new library, located at 5310 W. Layton Avenue in
Greenfield, follows 2 years of fundraising, preparation and planning,
and 9 months of construction.
The new Library covers approximately 36,000 square feet in a modern
architectural style with abundant windows for natural lighting. The
Library's special features include a large, colorful children's library
with a unique music practice room and children's garden just outside
the doors; an enhanced large print collection for elderly and visually
handicapped individuals; a coffee kiosk area where a snack and
beverages can be enjoyed; a young adult library with specially chosen
reading materials and furnishings designed to appeal to teens and a
fireplace in the mezzanine lounge furnished with comfortable,
upholstered furniture and tablet chairs for laptop use.
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