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THE LIBRARY WILL BE
CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
HAVE A HAPPY AND
SAFE HOLIDAY! |
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The Fairhope Public Library's collection of
old photographs has now been digitized and published on
AlabamaMosaic,
a repository of digital materials on Alabama's history, culture, places,
and people. This collection of images and documents on the state
and its history is electronically accessible to Alabama residents and to
students, researchers, and the general public in other states and
countries.
This project, as well as work on the
digitization of materials from the Marietta Johnson Museum, is an
undertaking of Susan Diemert, Technical Services Supervisor.
Congratulations, Susan, on a job well done!
Visit
AlabamaMosaic
and explore our history. |
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 Try
out our new subscription to
HeritageQuest genealogy database. Access it from home with
your FHPL library card number or click
HERE if you are at the library. The library also offers
genealogy classes. If interested call the Reference Desk
251-929-1464. |
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 Sunday
September 26, 3PM
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The Written Word Book
Discussion Group: Jay Sharpe
reviews Wonder Boys: A Novel by Michael Chabon.
Light refreshments are served. All are welcome to attend.
 Sunday
October 31, 3PM
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The Written Word Book
Discussion Group: Anne Morris
discusses Stories of Anton Chekhov translated by Larissa Volokhonsky
and Richard Pevear. Light refreshments are served. All are welcome to attend.
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Renew
library books
Search
Library Catalog
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The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) now offers Geo-Location authentication
which will allow most users to access AVL from home without the need for
an AVL username and password. Simply, go to
http://www.avl.lib.al.us and
begin using the free resources available to all Alabama residents.
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"AtoZMapsOnline.com
is a database of 4,000+ world, continent, country, and state
maps including political, physical, outline, population, precipitation,
climate, and other thematic maps. The maps are royalty-free for any
non-commercial use such as school reports, business reports, posters,
multi-media presentations, and just about any other use imaginable. " To
access the maps from home, use your FHPL library card to log in. |
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HeritageQuest
Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census
records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local
History collection and other valuable content. You can access it anywhere
using your FHPL library card number as user ID (click
here). If you are in the library
click
here for direct access. |
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The world’s largest online resource for
family history documents and family trees is accessible at
the library. Come in and explore your roots.
If
you are in the library
click
here to use Ancestry.com.
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Free Genealogy Classes
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The library offers
genealogy classes. If you are interested in attending call the
Reference Desk
251-929-1464. |
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Homework
Alabama is a FREE online service is
brought to you by APLS, the State Library of Alabama, and your local
library. Free tutoring is offered in math, science, social studies
and English for grades K3-12, College Intro, and Adult Learner.
Live Tutors are available Sunday - Thursday from 3 - 10 PM.
Skills Center Resource Library is available 24/7 with access to test prep
materials, study guides, career resources and much more. This is a FREE service for
residents of ALABAMA.
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Learning
Express Library provides free
practice tests and tutorial courses for academic and licensing tests you
may need to pass. Stop by the library and learn how you can access this
valuable resource. |
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Connect, Click and Listen!
e-Audio
books are here!
Get a free account at the library and
download audio books to your MP3 player or iPod |
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"WELL-CONNECTED is a library
of reports on common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an
in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors,
causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures." Come in to the
library to connect to this resource! |
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What's new in the world of
reading? Check your email! Bookletters
is a great way to keep current on the latest reads or to discover new
books and authors. Sign
up now for this exciting FREE service. |
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AlabamaMosaic is a repository of digital
materials on Alabama's history, culture, places, and people. Fairhope
Public Library's collection and that of the Marietta Johnson Museum are now
available for viewing. |
Wi-Fi is available
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