Calibre ebook Management

 Word is getting out that the Taos Public Library now has a downloadable e-book and e-audio collection!!
I recently learned about a very cool free ebook management program called Calibre. The link will take you to downloads for pc or Mac. You may also click on a demo video to see Calibre in action.
What I love the  most about Calibre is that I can convert an epub book to Kindle format- azw. You can add books to your Calibre library from your computer or your favorite book sites on the web. From there you can sync to your e-reader. You can even download the news from the web and convert into e-book form.

CNET (click on CNET for full review) has given this program 4.5 stars!

Twenty-five of the Top 50 Most Popular Books About New Mexico

Do you know how many we have at the Taos Public Library? Hint: most.

1.     Death Comes for the Archbishop. Willa Cather

2.     Bless me Ultima. Rudolpho Anaya

3.     Milagro Beanfield War. John Nichols

4.     The Man Who Killed the Deer. Frank Waters

5.     No Life for a Lady. Agnes Morley Cleveland

6.     Red Sky at Morning. Richard Bradford

7.     Great River. Paul Horgan

8.     Tularosa. C.L. Sonnicshen

9.     House at Otowi Bridge. Peggy Pond Church

You Can Still Sign Up For Free Computer Classes

Our Fast Forward NM computer classes are a big hit. We've heard rave reviews from participants (including some from our own Taos Public Library staffers). Plus, it's free! Many of our most basic classes are "waiting list" only but there's still room in some of the later ones. Check it out here or at the Taos Library website.

Nice Photo Spread Of The Taos Public Library

The Taos News' Tina Larkin visited us last week for the kick off of Fast Forward New Mexico, a free program of computer and internet courses offered at the library during March and April. While she was there, Ms. Larkin captured the look and feel of the library on a typically busy Saturday afternoon. Check out the photo gallery, in case you missed it... you might even spot yourself.

ebook/eaudio download training session

On Tuesday, March 6th, from 3-4pm, join us in the community room for a training on how to download digital material onto your ereader, ipod, ipad, and mobile devices.

NEA’s Read Across America: Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s 108th Birthday

In honor of Dr. Seuss’s 108^th Birthday and to celebrate fun and value of learning to read, the Taos Youth & Family Center and the Taos Children’s Library have joined together for the National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America on Thursday, March 1, 2012.  Our Birthday Party is scheduled from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM at the Taos Youth & Family Center.  The Birthday Party is for children of all ages.  The first 550 children will receive a free Birthday bag. The Taos Children's Library will give away 400 books to children attending the party. Schedule and information about special guests after the jump!

Fast Forward New Mexico

This Saturday, March 3rd, 1-3pm,  is the kickoff for Fast Forward New Mexico computer training classes at the Taos Public Library. We are encouraging those interested in registering for classes to come to the kickoff event. Classes are filling up!
See the Feb. 6th post for details on classes offered, dates, and times.