The Friends of Stowe Free Library have announced their 2017 Booksale Dates!

Starting July 2nd (for set-up) and

running through July 24th (clean-up)

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING: ASAP    

  1.  Put up the signs for the sale around town.  This can be done by 2 people in early June.  One to volunteer for the Mountain Rd.,  the other to do the town.  We will give you a list, and most stores and motels are more than happy to put up our signs.  (Anyone for Waterbury or Morrisville?)

  2.  Be an opener or closer.  We will make sure you know the ropes,  this is a job for 2 people at a time, especially if there is rain and the plastic needs to be secured, as well as laying it out to dry after the weather has passed.  The plastic will also need to be secured well at closing.  We are often there to help too, if things are bad!  

  3.  Volunteer to be a "Captain of the Day.,” You will take over being responsible for all volunteers as well as the sales for that day.  We do ask that you do this in pairs so you can take turns.  We also ask that you do not sign up on consecutive days. Sign up sheets will be posted at the library, behind the front desk.

Check out the Calendar for the starting dates!

A new resource available to you1  The Learning Express Library has the most comprehenisive selection of academic and career-related resources available.  It features skill building tools for reading, writing, math and science.  There is a test preparartion for high school equivalency and college admissions exams.  The workplace resources include tools for job searching, exploring new careers and preparing for occupational licensing exams.  This is a center for everyone.  There are targeted learning centers providing patrons of all ages with easy, one sop access to relevant interactive tutorials, practice tests and eBooks. 

Mango Languages allows patrons access to conversational language learning lessons in 22 languages, led by native speakers, including Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and more, as well as 14 ESL programs. 

Be sure to create a profile with your email address when you log in for the first time -- Mango will keep track of your progress, and you can work at your own pace, with no cds to return.

Do you have an additional library card from a library other than the Stowe Free Library? You must use your Stowe Free Library card number in order to log in to this resource correctly from the link above.

Our access to Mango Languages is made possible through a partnership with the Green Mountain Library Consortium.  

Access eBooks including Kindle and audiobooks. Through our membership in the Green Mountain Library Consortium and a generous initial grant from the Oakland Foundation, we are able to offer our patrons access to downloadable audio books and eBooks. Access the service directly at http://www.listenupvermont.org -- all you need to download is your library card.