eBook Lending to Libraries

There have been several announcements from publishers recently about changes in their eBook lending policies to libraries. Penguin Group is the latest to make such an announcement. Below is an excerpt from Overdrive's email to its library partners. (Overdrive is the primary supplier of eBooks to public libraries, including libraries in the SAILS Library Network).

"Starting today (February 10, 2012), Penguin will no longer offer additional copies of eBooks and download audiobooks for library purchase. Additionally, Penguin eBooks loaned for reading on Kindle devices will need to be downloaded to a computer then transferred to the device over USB. For library patrons, this means Penguin eBooks will no longer be available for over-the-air delivery to Kindle devices or to Kindle apps.

Overdrive is continuing to talk to Penguin about their future plans for eBook and digital audiobook availability for library lending."

Follow these links to find out more about this issue.

Penguin Group Terminating Its Contract with OverDrive
Why can't you borrow that Penguin e-book from the library?

Tobin Road Race

We had a magnificent day and a big turnout for this third annual event.
You see here the first part of the adult crowd at the start ; there were too many to get in one photo!

There was a good turn out for the children's races, too; and there was much fun to be had with a balloon man, crafts, and food.

Again we thank the Tobin Family for all the hard work they put in to making this a memorable and successful occasion, and for the resulting enhancement of the Children's collection at the library.

This Early Literacy Station is now available to our youngest patrons thanks to the Tobins' efforts

Hanson Public Library Foundation Open House

Saturday November 19th, the Hanson Public Library Foundation welcomes all to come to the Open House at the Library. The time is 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here this year [he takes a break at noon, but is available for photos other than that.]

We're having a Magic Show again this year, featuring Matt Roberts. You need to register for that, which is from 12 - 12:45.

Tom Boyer will lend a pleasing air to the day with his piano music ; and light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

We hope you can drop in ! We'll be happy to show you what's new.

3rd Annual John P. Tobin Road Race

November 6th, 2011 is the date for this year's event. And it is an event ! There are running races for adults and kids, and also a race for walkers. There are activities for the kids and plenty of wonderful raffles to try your luck.

This is an annual fundraiser in memory of John P. Tobin who was a frequent patron of the Hanson Library. To date, proceeds raised from donations and the races have been used to purchase 420 children's books as well as an Early Literacy Station, which is a computer dedicated to inspiring every child to become a lifelong learner. Included in this computer are interactive educational games and live ebooks. The present value of the John P. Tobin Collection is $9,700.

Runners can pre-register online at www.johnptobinroadrace.com.
Adult entry fee is $20. Kids entry fee is $10.00. Pre-register BEFORE 10/22/2011, and you'll get a t-shirt.
Walkers...your fees are the same, but you must register at the Hanson Library.A t-shirt will also be yours if you pre-register before 10/22/2011.

The hard work of the Tobin Family has been of great benefit to our younger patrons. The event is a fun filled day. If you are a runner or a walker, consider registering for the race and enjoying the day with us.

New Titles on the Nook

Here are the latest titles that have been added to the 4 Nooks we have available. Click on a title to read a summary from the library catalog.

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

East to the Dawn by Susan Butler

The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins

Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin

Left Neglected by Lisa Genova

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Jacqueline Kennedy by Caroline Kennedy

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

Still Life by Louise Penny

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

True Grit by Charles Portis

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

Ann Ernst, author visit

Mark your calendar for Thursday September 29, at 6:30 p.m., when Ann Ernst will be here to discuss her book "The Lightness of Being You".

Ann Ernst is a professional coach and founder of a consulting and coaching firm specializing in organizational and leadership development. Her passion is to empower others and to illuminate ways to live their lives more fully.
There will be question/answers; books available for purchase, and light refreshments.

The Hanson Public Library Foundation sponsors this free event. Please call to register...781-293-2151.

Blades, a popular event !