What's New? Cook Memorial Public Library has added new MacBook Pros to the ever-growing collection of technology offered at the libraries. These are now available along with our Windows HP laptops for in-library-use only. If you prefer Apple, feel free to check out the MacBook to use in a study room or any of our…
Sunday, April 7–Saturday, April 13 National Library Week is the annual celebration of the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The Library is a space for everyone, fostering inclusivity and offering endless possibilities. It’s a place where you can find your thing. No matter where you…
DIY (do-it-yourself) projects have become very popular on the internet in the last decade. There is an endless supply of ideas to try: from those ridiculous "5-minute Crafts" videos (that usually take twenty minutes with less than optimal results) to creating natural hair/face masks to styling run-down clothes. A super fun resource found in Digital…
About three weeks into the new year is when resolutions start to dissipate. The incline of renewed energy and determination start to plateau and we often feel wretched about ourselves. When going to the gym, reading a book every week, or organizing the closet seem like too much to handle, turn to LinkedIn Learning to…
From Youtube to TikTok to SoundCloud, it seems that everybody wants to be the next hit musical artist. Trouble is that the royalty free beats and sounds provided by online sources all sound generic and songs end up sounding the same. If you've ever been interested in creating your own original music, keep reading about…
Technology software advances are never-ending and they're certainly not waiting around for anyone to catch up. It might feel daunting: especially having to start from scratch and learn Microsoft Excel or Power BI. Have no fear! LinkedIn Learning is here! LinkedIn Learning provides thousands of courses ranging from art to business to technology. Each course…
Are you interested in improving your public speaking skills but your schedule is so hectic there's no way you could take a class? Have you wanted to master Excel but don't know where to begin? Then the library has the perfect resource for you! LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, has a myriad of different courses and…
As summer comes to an end, you might be thinking "I didn't do as much as I wanted to in June and July." Luckily, the library provides a fantastic resource so you can feel productive from the comfort of your own home; no need to deal with the humid August temperatures! LinkedIn Learning provides expert-led…
I think we can all agree that technology is daunting. New and more complex software, devices, and applications are designed and published every day. Although these tools are meant to be helpful and are supposed to make our lives easier, understanding how they function can be rather difficult. Getting help for tech questions and problems can…
Have you ever made the mistake of bringing a nice camera on a vacation and it ends up water damaged with sand falling out of every crevice? Perhaps you managed to take a couple of decent pictures before dropping it but you won't get back the memories you missed capturing because your camera was in…
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