NEW SERVICES

eReader loans

The Gloversville, Johnstown and Northville public libraries now have Nook Simple Touch e-readers loaded with best-selling titles available for loan. Library patrons can borrow a reader for a two-week period, and read one or more books on it.

The e-readers were originally preloaded with 26 titles and new titles will be added periodically.  Patrons must be 18 years or older with a public library card in good standing to borrow the readers. 

In January the libraries will begin offering e-books for download onto e-readers, PCs, laptops, iPads and smartphones through Overdrive.

The Nook Simple Touch e-readers are provided by Mohawk Valley Library System (MVLS) to enable library staff and patrons to learn about and use this increasingly popular technology. MVLS is a co-operative library system supporting public libraries in Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, and Schoharie Counties program.

The program is supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Mohawk Valley Library System.

For further information, contact:

Gloversville Public Library, 518-725-2819, gpl@mvls.info

Johnstown Public Library, 518-762-8317, joh@mvls.info

Northville Public Library, 518-863-6922, Norlib@mvls.info

Coming January 9, 2012! EBooks will be available for loan from this website beginning January 9, 2012. Download eBooks to your eReader, Nook, Kindle, mobile device, tablet, or computer for FREE using your Gloversville Public Library card. Learn how to download free eBooks on OverDrive by attending our training class on February 8th at 5:30pm.

Do you already own an eReader or a mobile device with a eReader app want to know where to get more free books? Check out Overdrive's list of compatiable devices: http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/

Downloadable Audiobooks

This service was discontinued several years ago because too few patrons were utilizing the service.  With the emergence of new devices such as iPods, smartphones and automobiles with which can play audiobooks the Gloversville Public Library has restarted this collection.  

OneClickDigital is a service provided by Recorded Books by which patrons can browse "a growing collection of best-selling, classic and award-winning audio titles."  They are compatable with nearly every portable player on the market.  

Visit MVLS' OneClickDigital page to get started today!

Magazines
We have added some new titles to our magazine list and most will circulate for 2 weeks. Come check them out!

NEW TITLES

American Patchwork and Quilting
Bark
Bead Style
Country Living
Creative Knitting
Diabetic Living
Dog Fancy
Fine Cooking
GQ
Knit Simple
Living Crafts
National Geographic
New Yorker
Paper Creations
Prevention
Shopsmart
Taste of Home
Vegetarian Times
Wild Animal Baby
Woman’s Day
Working Mother

INCOME TAX FORMS

The NYS Dept of Taxation and Finance will NOT mail out tax forms this year and the Library's selection of forms is limited.

We encourage people to visit both the state and federal agencies online for additional forms: www.nystax.gov and www.irs.gov. The Library does have public Internet computers available for accessing these sites.

LIBRARY SERVICES
The Library Catalog and the Children's Catalog display the holdings for this library and the public libraries found in Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington counties.

Check out our video on obtaining library materials using Interlibrary Loan.

Numerous databases for children, young adults and adults are also available. A barcoded library card from a public library in one of the eight counties listed above is required for access.

Internet access is available in the library. Details regarding its use can be found by clicking "Computers and Internet Access".

Back issues of the Leader-Herald to 1964 are available on microfilm and can be printed at a cost of $ .10 per page.

Federal and New York State Tax Forms are available.

Books-on-tape and CD as well as large print books are available in the Reading Room.

The Historical Reference Room houses materials on local and New York State history. These are REFERENCE ONLY items.

Children's Services and Programs are described on the webpage "Kids & Teens".

School Reading Lists

Meeting rooms are available. Please see our Meeting Room Use Policy for details.

LIBRARY SERVICES
Policies
Restricted Access
Computers & Internet Access
Getting a Library Card
Meeting Rooms
Historical Reference Room