Chess fans in grades 3-6 can play matches on Thursday, June 6 at 4 p.m. Register through our online program calendar.
Program & Event Highlights
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Youth Chess Club
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Give the gift of life by donating blood on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Main Library. Visit www.givelife.org and use sponsor code UAPL, or just walk in.
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UAPL Closed for Memorial Day
All 3 UA libraries will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Today's Events
| Program | Date | Library |
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| Books & Blocks | 05/25/2013 - 10:30am | Tremont Road - Main Library - Activity Room |
Connect with Your Librarians on Goodreads!
Do you like to talk about books and share what you have read with others? We do, too! So we just launched the Adult Services Goodreads group and our Youth Services Goodreads group. Join us there for good discussions and pick up recommendations from our librarians and other Goodreaders!
Learn more about Goodreads groups (link opens new window)
News and Announcements
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 8:37am
Be sure to visit the Main Library from May 19-June 2 for the Friends of the UAPL's Spring Book Sale. Thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, magazines and more will be available at rock bottom prices. All proceeds benefit the UAPL, so get a bargain...Read more
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Every year Central Ohio has more and more community Farmers’ Markets happening, so it’s easier than ever to get fresh, local produce (and...Read more
This popular event takes place May 27 through June 2 at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
The Memorial
Get your...Read more
If you were unable to attend the Volunteer UA Expo, there are still many ways to find opportunities to give back by volunteering with...Read more
Featured Resources
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center is a full-text database that has articles from over 740 magazines, books and videos covering over 140 different crafts and hobbies.
In this unique resource you can find information on everything from beading to home brewing. Articles are available in high-quality PDF format. You can search by category or browse resources in your area of interest.
It is available from our Online Databases page. While you're there, be sure to check out our other helpful Consumer or Arts and Entertainment resources.
Announcing Zinio, digital magazines free online
Zinio Digital Newstand Platform offers you access to full digital copies of some of your favorite magazines. You can download and view these titles on your computer or mobile device.
Our Zinio subscription provides access to more than 150 popular and specialty magazines. You now have unlimited access to this collection, with no waiting, no due dates, and no fines!
Zinio magazines may be read on a wide variety of apps available for many mobile devices. Click on the device that best suits your needs to download your free app now: PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, and Blackberry Playbook.
See here for more information and instructions on how to set up your Zinio account.
Zinio online magazine titles do not necessarily reflect magazine titles offered in the Reference department.
Career Opportunities
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Post date: May 20, 2013
Newsletters
We make a wide range of newsletters available to you via BookNews. Please follow this link to reach the full listing of newsletters. Subscriptions require a valid email address.
The topics cover new releases, bestsellers, audiobooks, teen and kids' literature, home and garden and many more. Explore this convenient source of up-to-date information.
Online Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Experience a new book every Monday! Each week you can read 2–3 chapters of a new book, which will be e-mailed in 5-minute daily segments. If you like the book, you can check it out at the library.
