A new new telephone scam is becoming very prevalent where a caller claims to be from a software or technology company and indicates that a computer in your home is infected with a virus or malware. This type of phone call is a scam.
See https://windowssecrets.com/top-story/security-alert-bogus-tech-support-phone-calls/ and http://www.ic3.gov/media/2013/130107.aspx for more information.
Three new electronic resources were recently added to the Library’s website: Morningstar Investment Research Center, Value Line Investment Survey, and ABMS Directory.
Morningstar evaluates more than 385,000 investment offerings, mutual funds and stocks. When you use Morningstar, you can access investment planning tools and guidance as well as comprehensive financial information on hundreds of exchange traded funds and portfolios, which will help you with your investment strategy.
Value Line can be used as your personal online investment management tool helping you, as an investor, make better informed decisions. Electronic offerings include easy access to Value Line investment analyzers and industry experts as well as their predictions of stock performance going forward.
Through ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties), find out where and when a board certified doctor went to medical school and where he/she received additional training as well as their office contact information.
All are available 24/7 via our website www.eastmeadow.info under “Research Databases.”
Nov 4
The East Meadow Fire Department will be hosting a disaster drive for the victims of Hurricane ‘Sandy’ beginning on Sunday, November 4th and continuing through the week. People wishing to donate may bring their contributions to the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters located at 197 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow, which is the firehouse next to the East Meadow Public Library. Items of necessity include bottled water, non-perishable food, clothing (especially jackets), blankets, toiletries, sanitary napkins, flashlights, batteries, as well as diapers, bottles and baby formula.
NOTE: Please do not drop off donations on Election Day as the firehouse is a polling location, otherwise, donations may be accepted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The East Meadow Public Library took part in the first ever Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Activities were held throughout the day, including:
Fun was had by all!
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Darth uses “the force” at the library!
May 16
The proposed 2012-2013 East Meadow Public Library Budget passed yesterday by a yes vote of 1,937. A total of 753 votes were cast in opposition to the budget proposition. Mr. Michael Turner was re-elected to serve another term on the library Board of Trustees.
Thank you for your continued support!
Books, DVDs, Music, Programs for all ages and now the WEATHER! We have installed a weather station on our roof. The data from the station can be accessed online: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/eastmeadow
EMPL’s weather station is part of Discover Earth: A Century of Change, a grant given to only ten libraries in the country. While the entire exhibit will be at the Library beginning in November and stay for eight weeks, we have the weather station now. It is a permanent part of our services.
Programs for children and teens on weather forecasting and climatology will begin in November. Our weather station will be a big part of that. In the meantime, drop by and look at our data.
The East Meadow Public Library is very excited to announce Amazon Kindle compatibility with its Nassau Digital Doorway eBook collection. As a result of this update, most of the existing eBooks already in the collection may be read on all Kindle devices or by using free Kindle apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and other mobile devices.
Here is the process for checking out a library eBook for Kindle
Kindle compatibility with library eBooks also takes full advantage of Amazon’s Whispersync technology. If you check out the eBook again at a later date or choose to purchase the eBook from the Kindle Store, all of your notes, bookmarks and highlights will be preserved. The last page read will also be synced between your Kindle and free Kindle reading apps.
In addition to Kindle, Nassau Digital Doorway provides support for all major desktop and mobile devices, including Windows, Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Sony Reader, NOOK, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone.
For more details, please check the Help pages and FAQs at the Nassau Digital Doorway or contact the library”s Head of Media Services, Karen Shaw-Widman at media@eastmeadow.info.
The East Meadow Public Library hosted its first ANIME FEST – EMcon on Saturday, June 11, 2011. It was a day of drawing, Cosplay, Martial Arts, workshops, contests, and networking. The day featured: Cosplay Masquerade, Cosplay Contest, Artist Alley, Anime Workshops, Anime music, Anime Screening Room, Dance Dance Dance Revolution Contest, Marvel vs. CapCom Tournament, prizes, light refreshments, Dance Party, and much more. Check out a Patch.com video of the event.
The East Meadow Public Library has been providing its cardholders with access to downloadable eBooks and audiobooks through the Nassau Digital Doorway for quite some time now. Nassau Digital Doorway is powered by software developed by OverDrive, Inc. The company recently released their OverDrive Media Console apps for iPhone, iPad, Android & BlackBerry. The app gives library users the ability to browse, check out, and download library eBooks and audiobooks from their device. Visit http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/ to download the appropriate app. Check out a recent CNET how-to video describing the process.
As of July, 2011 we will be sending our Newsletter to our patrons via email. We will no longer be mailing it to your home. Budget considerations have driven us to this decision. We continually strive to provide the residents of the East Meadow School District with the finest in Library services, while always looking at the bottom line. Over the last few years, the costs of printing and postage have risen dramatically. It is simply irresponsible for us to ignore the truly significant savings this move will afford the Library and, in turn, our patrons. In addition, it is a more eco-friendly way of providing you with important information. For those who prefer to have a paper copy of our Newsletter, it will be available at the Library. We will be collecting email addresses at the circulation desk or you can register online, if you wish to have the Newsletter electronically delivered.