Summer Reading Kick Off!

Owls of Indiana. This fascinating Summer Reading Kick-Off program will provide an up-close look at these intriguing creatures! Program presented by Hardy Lake naturalists and they will bring four owls to the Library. Saturday, June 9th, Osgood Library @ 10:30 a.m. and at Milan Branch @ 12:30 p.m. Thank you Ripley County Community Foundation for sponsoring this program!

Windows 7 Workshop

Windows 7 is the new Operating System launched by Microsoft in 2009 as an upgrade from XP or Vista. Learn all about the new features, what you need to upgrade and how to customize your computer's settings to fit your needs. Saturday, May 26th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Milan Branch Library. Please register, space is limited.

Internet Basics

Are you new to the Internet? Are you wondering what is so important about being connected online? Maybe you would just like to know what's new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics, while providing up-to-date information on the latest online tools and technologies. Tuesday, May 22nd at Osgood Public Library from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please register, space is limited.

Reading Suggestions

Be sure to ask library staff for reading suggestions - they see all the books that cross the circulation desk and are happy to give reading tips!
Here are just a couple of suggestions from the staff. The first is " The Ex-pats" by Chris Pavone. Kate Moore is thrilled when her husband is offered a job in Luxembourg and is ready to move and start over. She has been leading a secret double life working for the CIA. All this is behind her now - or is it? Nothing is as it seems in this intriguing thriller.
Are you ready to try an eBook from our Overdrive collection? "Utopia" by Lincoln Child is a fast paced techno thriller. What happens when terrorists invade a futuristic theme park and hold it and everyone in the park hostage to their demands? Read and find out! This hard to put down book holds your attention from beginning to end.
These are just a couple of current staff favorite reads.

Email Basics

Are you interested in communicating online with friends, family and colleagues? The topics in Email Basics will teach you the essentials of email, in addition to other popular ways to communicate online in today's world. Tuesday, May 15th at 5:30, Osgood Library. Registration Required, Space Limited.

Balloonia Story Time

So where does that balloon go when you let go of the string ?!? Find out when we read "Balloonia" and do a little Balloon painting at story-time on Monday, May 14th at 4pm at Osgood Library and Thursday, May 17th at Milan Library at 4pm.

Summer Reading!

Summer Reading is almost here! Program begins Saturday, June 9th! Make plans to participate! Ages 2-Adult. Live Owl Program on June 9th at Osgood - 10:30 am, and at Milan 12:30 pm. Dream Big.....READ!

Internet Basics Workshop

Are you new to the Internet? Are you wondering what is so important about being connected online? Maybe you would just like to know what's new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics, while providing up-to-date information on the latest online tools and technologies. May 8th, Osgood Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Registration required, space is limited.

Computer Basics Workshop

Are you new to using computers? Perhaps you would just like to know more about how computers work? When it comes to learning today's technology, Computer Basics has all the basic concepts covered. This workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th at Milan Branch Library from 11:00 to 12:00. Registration Required. Space is limited.

Mother/Daughter Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Monday, May 7th at 4:30 pm at Osgood Library, and Thursday May 10th at 5:30 pm at Milan Library. Tea Party is for Moms and their daughters ages 4-8! We'll create a fancy atmosphere (that's a fancy way to say it will look pretty!), enjoy some delicious desserts (that's fancy for yummy snacks), and other fancy fun. Come in your "fancy" attire! Must be Registered.