Category Archives: Students

Magazines in the Palm of Your Hand

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We’re happy to announce that magazines are now available in the Libby app!

From recipes and advice to the latest news and trends, there’s a magazine for every subject, hobby and interest. Readers love flipping through for inspiration or to learn something new, and they can take the experience digital by swiping to their heart’s content in the Libby app. With thousands to choose from, digital magazines are free in Libby and there’s never any holds or waiting on your favorite subscriptions.

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Master a New Language Using Library Resources

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From foundational basics to advanced proficiency, libraries have your language-learning needs covered!

  • Mango Languages is language-learning software that teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages. It offers the ability to download for learning in the car, progress tracking, and culture notes that enhance the learning experience. The new Mango Vocabulary feature allows you to review chapter vocabulary with flashcards and lists, study words by topic, and even create your own personalized vocabulary lists so that you can study what’s most important for your language learning journey. See the video for details.
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The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

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You already know that not everything you read on the Internet is true. But where can you go to find out whether an article is accurate or not? The folks at MakeUseOf have written up the excellent piece entitled The 8 Best Fact-Checking Sites for Finding the Unbiased Truth. It’s on that page that they highlight some of the most reputable sites that delve into the news articles, scams, viral trends, and political claims making the rounds in the media. Of course, if you need more info on a topic and you need to make sure the source is a good one, you can always speak with your local librarian to help you out!

Explore ‘A Universe of Stories’ with the myON digital library

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As part of Summer Reading at New York Libraries, the State Education Department and myON®, by Renaissance®, are partnering to bring thousands of enhanced digital books to children from birth through 12th grade and their families all around the state!

When:
May 1 through September 30, 2019

What’s available:
• Unlimited, 24/7 access to the Renaissance myON® digital library, which includes more than 6,000 authentic fiction and nonfiction texts covering a broad range of themes and topics
• Flexible supports—professionally recorded audio, text highlighting, an embedded dictionary, and a zoom feature to support independent reading
• Resources and tips to support meaningful summer reading experiences

The myON digital library and its special features can be accessed online from any web-enabled device. Up to 20 books at a time can be downloaded to read offline whenever WiFi isn’t available.

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