Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Ashton Place, 341 75th St., Willowbrook

Twelve area libraries are partnering to host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout. She is the author of popular titles Olive Kitteridge and Amy and Isabelle, and her newest book, My Name Is Lucy Barton, was released in early 2016. Join us for a moderated discussion, a Q&A with the audience, and a book signing. Register at oneauthor.eventbrite.com.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and throughout it we'll be showing you the many ways in which having a library card can open doors to exploration, inspiration, and endless possibility...plus save you money! Follow us on Facebook for ways to put your library card to good use that go well beyond borrowing books.

Don't have a library card? This September, kids who sign up for their first IPPL card will receive a specially-designed card just for kids and a kid-sized book bag. Those renewing their card will get a temporary tattoo featuring Ippo, the library's mascot. Adults who sign up for a library card or renew an expired one during September will get IPPL BUCK$ redeemable for fines and rentals.

Learn to speak Pirate - or more than 70 other languages - with Mango Languages. Use your computer or download the app to your smartphone or tablet to explore foreign languages, American Sign Language, and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Plus, the auto play feature on mobile now works with Bluetooth controls to play, pause, and skip lessons, just like music tracks. Get started here.

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.

Download a resume template then use the Resume Lab to receive expert analysis of your resume. Or read tips on successful interviewing then get live interview coaching from 2-11 p.m. daily. Plus browse other career, resume, and interview resources 24/7 with Brainfuse JobNow. Use your library card to get started.