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PROJECT GUTENBERG:
free eBook downloads!

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The Dorothy Donalson Collection  of African-American and Women's Studies continues to grow. Read more...

Every second Friday at 2pm: Book Discussion Group led by novelist and playwright, Stephen Pastore. Word is, everyone is *loving* his talks, so come and join in the fun! Click here for more.

Every Friday 11:15 a. m.
Preschool Story Time with Miss Mary.

Every Sat. 1 - 4 p. m.
Family Board Games Day. Bring your favorite game to share and play, or use one of ours!

Please view our WISH LIST on Amazon.com and consider buying something for the Library today. Budget cutbacks have curtailed our acquisitions budget.

 

STEINWAY PIANO EXHIBIT now through March 1st

The trustees and staff of the Hyannis Public Library are pleased to announce the debut of “The Evolution of a Steinway Piano: An American Success Story” a travelling multi-media exhibit of the American-made instrument widely acknowledged as the world’s finest piano. This installation, free and open to the public, will run from January 24 to March 1, 2012 at the library.

A cross section of the Steinway Model B grand piano is on display in the Twombley wing. All parts of the piano are identified and described, and are shown as a complete working unit in this extraordinary seven-foot cutaway. The display includes a historical timeline of the Steinway piano, including information about the family, and the construction and evolution of the instrument.

More elements of the Steinway grand piano are shown in the Reference room located in the Eagleston wing. The sample models of the action, soundboard, back post, pin block, and rim provide a better look at the different parts seen in the large cutaway model and allow the viewer to see finer details, such as the wood grains, as well as smaller parts in the action.

Also showing in the Reference room is a continuous video of the history and construction processes of the Steinway. A viewing screen and headphones will be available to enjoy this portion of the exhibit.

Please contact the Hyannis Public Library at 508-775-2280 to discuss special visits for classes or educational groups.

“The Evolution of a Steinway Piano” is sponsored by M. Steinert & Sons of Boston, the oldest music store in America, and the second-largest Steinway dealer in the world.

NE AQUARIUM DISCOUNTS NE Aquarium coupons! (people may call it a pass, but it allows discounted entry, not a freebie). Paid for with money given by the Friends of the Library, People need a valid CLAMS library card. We take reservations. Call us for details.

 

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you. LEARN MORE...

Kindle ebooks are now available on the CLAMS OverDrive website.
Most of our existing ebooks in the collection are compatible with the Kindle. It is indicated on each title and there is also a Kindle icon that patons may click on to see all Kindle compatible titles. LEARN how to search for Kindle books. Go to the INDEX of available books. Also get books for iPad/iPhone!

 

Get what Google misses!

Google is great but it still misses a lot of good information. Find it here, for free! Decades of info you'd otherwise have to pay to get! Access dozens of databases, with full text of articles, not just links: All N.Y.Times since 1995, dozens of periodicals, academic journals, encyclopedias, biographies, science, history, health, literature and more. Special Kids area, too!
Click here to begin.

Want to read back issues of the Cape Cod Times, for free?
You can, here! (Requires library card.)

NEW! FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS from SONY MUSIC via Freegal. Access thousands of popular mp3s with no DRM (digital restrictions) or time limits and add them to your iPod. Learn more or begin downloading now!

PROJECT GUTENBERG: Free eBook downloads from CLAMS! Details...
Get tips on using eBook downloads on this page. Topics include:
   • How to download a Gutenberg e-Book.
   • How to download a digital book.
   • How to return an eBook early.

Free AudioBook and Music Downloads
Try free, legal, downloads of Overdrive audio books and music to you Mac or PC and portable devices like iPhones and iPads and iPods! Click here.

Learn a new Language! FREE! Try the Mango online lessons.Click the Mango logo at left. Just added: tons of new languages!

FOR THAT PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING...
Donate Commemorative Books to the library in honor of that person on your gift list who has everthing and who appreciates the library and its services. Ask us for a form or download one here (Adobe PDF) to print and mail.

Donate
Our name says “public” but in fact, only a fraction of our budget is town-funded; the majority must be raised from private contributions. That means we need your support to help us help our community! Please consider making a donation with your credit card now. Just click on the "DONATE" link. We are facing a deficit of over $60,000 in the coming year and have been forced to cut staff and some materials... so your generosity is much appreciated. Thanks for supporting the Hyannis Public Library.......where some of the best writing begins with your check!

Library Lovers Unite! Are you a Library Lover? Great! Then why not join the Friends of Hyannis Library! Click the "Friends" logo at left now to sign up now and learn more!

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