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The Writtten Word Book Dicussion Group Meets On Sunday September 26 at 3 PM.  Jay Sharpe Discusses "Wonder Boys: A Novel" By Michael Chabon.  Light refreshments are served.  All are welcome to attend.

 

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. 

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY!

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.

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.

 


Sunday September 26, 3PM - 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 - 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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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.

"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.

 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. 

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.

Free Genealogy Classes

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.

    

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

"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!
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.
 
  

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

                      


Updated 9/1/2010

       For the director, Tamara Dean, please email: director@fairhopelibrary.org
     For reference questions please email:    reference@fairhopelibrary.org

      For circulation questions please email:  circulation@fairhopelibrary.org

           For youth questions please email:         youthservices@fairhopelibrary.org

Fairhope Public Library
501 Fairhope Ave.
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
251.928.7483