November at the Library
October 30, 2011 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
October 30, 2011
The Library will launch its new downloadable ebook service on Wednesday, November 16. Over 1000 titles will initially be available, covering all age groups (children, teens, and adults) and a wide range of topics and genres, including general fiction, mystery, romance, fantasy, biography, history, religion, essays..and much more. New titles will also be added each week.
The downloadable eBooks will be compatible with most standard reading devices like Nooks, Sony Readers, iPads/iPhones, and Android phones and tablets. Many will also be compatible with Kindles!
More information will be available about this new service as the launch date approaches. Until then, please feel free to visit the Reference Desk or call 703-248-5035 with questions
November book discussions include The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara on Thursday, November 3, and Second Epilogue to War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy on Tuesday, November 8.
Details on these and many other November events are available in the Library’s monthly newsletter.
FRIDAY 11/25: State Theater Schedule
October 30, 2011 by Steven Valley · Leave a Comment
Thanksgivin’ Fever Party ft. The Right On Band
The World’s Greatest 70′s Show Band
Wed. November 23
Doors: 7 pm $12 adv/ $15 day of
The Nighthawks and Skip Castro Band
Fri. November 25
Doors: 7 pm $20
WEDNESDAY 11/16: eBooks come to Mary Riley Styles Public Library
October 30, 2011 by Steven Valley · 3 Comments
On Wednesday, November 16, we will launch our new downloadable ebook service. Over 1000 titles will initially be available, covering all age groups (children, teens, and adults) and a wide range of topics and genres, including general fiction, mystery, romance, fantasy, biography, history, religion, essays..and much more. New titles will also be added each week.
Our downloadable eBooks will be compatible with most standard reading devices like Nooks, Sony Readers, iPads/iPhones, and Android phones and tablets. Many will also be compatible with Kindles!
Although downloadable eBooks will eventually be listed in our regular catalog, they are borrowed and managed through a separate site that will be linked on our web page as “Downloadable Collection.” You will be able to check out up to 3 eBooks at one time and may choose whether to borrow each for 7, 14, or 21 days. And, since access to the eBook automatically expires at the end of the borrowing period, there are never any books to return or overdue fees!
You will also be able to place up to 3 holds/reserves on items not currently available (because other patrons have borrowed them). When those holds are ready, you will receive an email notifying you that you have two days to logon and download your eBook.
As the launch date approaches, we’ll have more information about this new service. But in the meantime, please feel free to visit the Reference Desk or call 703-248-5035 with questions!
