• Try before buying: Technology is expensive. Trying to choose between Kindle and iPad? Try them both and see which one you like.
• Use something once: As cool as a thermal leak detector sounds, it's not an everyday tool. We'll have one, and you can use it when you need it.
• Enjoy the weekend: Craving a Netflix binge, a GoPro for your hike, or a stack of bestsellers on one device? We've got you covered.

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

Eleven 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're showing you the many ways in which having a library card can open doors to exploration, inspiration, and endless possibility...plus save you money! Check out our list of ways to put your library card to good use that go well beyond borrowing books, or follow us on Facebook.

Monday, Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Random House rep Robert Haddock returns to IPPL to talk about upcoming titles and provide book bags, excerpt samplers, and book catalogs to those who attend. Register here.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

Join us as Joe Orsolini from College Aid Planners shares tips to make college education more affordable. Register here.