Boyne District Library
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010

Our New Website

Click, click, click. You won't
be able to stop clicking when you log on to our new, improved website. Part of a multi-state web system for libraries, our new site offers expanded connections to quality information all across the web.  With a new look and hundreds of great links, you'll find there's more than ever to explore. 

Keep reading and clicking to discover!





Teens on computer
Kids & Teens
 

Our new spot for youth gives you lists of fantastic children's books that kids of all ages will love.


There's even a spot for online research and homework  help. In addition to the regular websites on reading, writing, and arithmetic, you'll also find links for less "serious" subjects  such as kid-friendly clubsgames, and magic tricks.



Geneaology  Resources

@ Your Library


Local Geneaology

Browse marriage and death records from Emmet and Charlevoix Counties, and look through local cemetery listings to find records of your ancestors.


The Charlevoix County Historical Society website is a wonderful place to start!





HeritageQuest

Online 


Search thousands of U.S. documents all from one place.


If you are searching for ancestors, this site is for you. You can direct your search to federal U.S. census records from 1790-1930; Revolutionary War records; memorials, petitions, and private relief actions of the U.S. Congress; and PERSI, an index of over 2.1 million genealogy and local history articles.


Come to the library to use Ancestry.com or to speak with our genealogy specialist.




Hot Spots on our 

     HOME PAGE



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Look up anything you need in our

online catalog by clicking on the

green search button in the middle

of our home page. Our home page

also connects you to key areas of

interest such as Kids & Teens,

Research & LinksNews & Events,

and our Business Center. You can

even reserveMeeting Rooms directly

on the siteand connect to our

Event Calendar.


   LearningExpress

               Library


Log on to this compilation of e-learning centers for courses and practice tests for everything from elementary school help to job search programs. Your students can take online practice tests for the ACT, SAT, and GED--even the MCAT and LSAT practice tests are available. This site will time you, grade your results, give you the correct answers, and even show you the work on math questions. As one user said, "It's amazing!" You'll learn what you need to meet your highest potential through a wide- variety of excellent study tools, interactive practice tests, e-books, and more.

   Great Sites
      for Research and Learning

 

Michigan eLibrary
Many pages send you directly to MEL,

Michigan's Electronic Library that is
chock full of interesting info. Read full
text articles from newspapers and magazines, search Michigan's oral
and written historical records, and
find lesson plans and educational
aids for
state standard school curriculum. This incredible collection of databases, websites, and tools
on just about any subject
imaginable is easily accessible.


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Upcoming Classes

In August and September, we're offering Yoga and Tai Chi classes in our community room for just $5 a session.

Stop in and stretch those arms and legs!

A full listing of classes is available
here.

Boyne District Library

For more news and information, take a look at our most recent BiblioLINK Newsletter.

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