Download Audiobooks, Anytime, Anywhere
Enjoy popular titles from the comfort of home
The Cochrane Public Library is proud to offer you popular audiobooks, accessible 24/7. We are excited to announce this at-home or on-the-go service as a new way to enjoy your library. This collection is brought to you by the Ontario Ministry of Culture through Ontario Library Service-North (OLS-North) and Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS).
With hundreds of popular and classic titles to select from, our digital audio collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone including popular fiction and non-fiction, our “Virtual Branch” with over 2600 titles covering a wide range of genres including juvenile and young adult selections.
Getting started is easy! Visit our website, www.olsn.ca/cochrane and click on OverDrive Audio Books, or go to downloadcentre.library.on.ca. Install the free software, browse the collection, and add titles to your cart. Check out with a valid library card and download titles to a personal computer or laptop. When the download process is complete, you can enjoy titles on your Windows or Mac computer or transfer to supported devices, like an MP3 player or ipod. Many audio titles can be burned to CD to listen in the car. Alternatively, you may visit the library and use our download station. OverDrive is also accessible to visually impaired patrons, and is compatible with screen reader programs, such as J.A.W.S. for Windows and Window-Eyes.
So what’s the catch? There isn’t one! Digital downloads are easy to check out and download, and the best part is - there are never any late fees because your titles automatically expire and there is nothing to return at the end of the lending period.
For more information and help resources, drop into the library to pick up detailed instructions on using the software. Or for a guided tour, visit: http://www.overdrive.com/products/dlr/tour/ to view digital help videos.
TD Summer Reading Programme
The Cochrane Public Library kicked off its annual TD Summer Reading Programme with a magic show by Peter Mennie entitled "Sorcery Safari", Friday, July 16th. As usual, the event was a great success with an attendance of 53 children and 21 adults. The crowd tremendously enjoyed the game-shows and magic tricks performed by Mr. Mennie. Stay tuned for another special children’s event - August 11, at your library!
Centennial Display
To you, from our Archives and donors: Pictures, artefacts, and more to reminisce Cochrane’s history of the past one hundred years. Due to limited space we will be changing some items during the year to be able to display as much as we can. Come and check it out!
First Nations/Métis Display
Come and see our interesting display of native artwork and samples of our new First Nations/ Métis collection.
Every Child Ready to Read® Program
The first Every Child Ready To Read Sessions for parents and caregivers of 2-3 year olds were held on May 4 & 11th at the library and were a success! The program, which was a partnership between the Cochrane Child Care Centre and the Early Years Centre, provides tips, tools and guidance for parents. It also introduces the 6 very important pre-reading skills every preschool child should have to ensure future success in reading and school. We look forward to hosting another session in the late summer or fall for the school age children.
Volunteer Appreciation Night
The Cochrane Public Library’s Volunteer Appreciation Night, April 22, 2010, recognized our volunteers of 2009. A BIG Thank You to all our volunteers that help make a difference at the Cochrane Public Library! We really appreciate and value your time!
A special presentation was made to Michelle Decevito for her 109 dedicated volunteer hours in 2009. She was presented with a fleece jacket with the Library logo on it.
Time Capsule
We want your suggestions!
The Cochrane Public Library is preparing a Centennial Time Capsule. Please help us with suggestions of items that might be interesting to reveal in 25 years, when we open the time capsule in 2035. Come in or e-mail us your suggestions at: cochrane.timecapsule@yahoo.ca
“Time capsules are interesting to people of all ages and touch people on a world-wide scale. Properly prepared time capsules preserve the salient features of history and can serve as valuable reminders from one generation to another. Time capsules give individuals, families and organizations an independent voice to the future”.Source: http://www.oglethorpe.edu/about_us/
Art Workshop:
Celebrating Cochrane's Centennial
Registration is now opened to ALL AGES. Come attend an Art Workshop session to be held Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 12:30. Each person is required to attend only one workshop. All material will be supplied. The workshop theme is ‘My vision of Cochrane’, and when complete, the 8 by 8 canvasses will be displayed in a mural at the Library in celebration of Cochrane’s 2010 Centennial.
Drop in or call us at 272-4178 to register as space is limited.
Book Bags:
We also have sturdy, canvass book bags for sale that will make a practical and attractive gift for the readers and students in your family. Each book bag measure 16” deep and 14.5” wide and will hold a comfortable number of books. We have two colour selections for you to chose from, deep burgundy and forest green, and each bag has been silk screen with our studious polar bear “Dewey” and the name of our library and they sell for only $10.00 each.
Is Computer Training On Your To Do List For 2010?
Would you like to learn Computer Basics or Simply Improve Your Skills?
The Cochrane Public Library provides Computer and Internet training for members of our community of all ages.
Come visit the Library and register today!