Overview of Library ServicesSharon Carpenter

Pinecrest Library Asst. Branch Manager

carpenters@mdpls.org

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www.tutoring.mdpls.org• Live one-to-one

tutoring, available 3pm-11pm daily

• Helps in over 40 subjects

• Resume drop off service for adults

• App available for iOS and Android devices

It’s 10:00 pm on Sunday night; who can help with this homework problem?

MATH

SCIENCE

ENGLISH

SPANISH

JOB SEARCHING

FREE WITH YOUR MDPLS LIBRARY CARD

FAKE FAKE FAKE! BEWARE BEWARE!

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Biography in Context

• FAMOUS & lesser-known people

• Reliable and reputable sources

• Available 24/7

RESEARCH MAGAZINES GEARED FOR YOUR GRADE LEVEL

NOVELIST K-8

NOVELIST K-8

COMICS

SPANISH

FRENCH

OYSTER E-books - $9.95 per Month (2013-2016)

Kindle Unlimited (mostly self-published ebook authors + streaming and downloading DVDs - $99 a year or $49 for students.

NETFLIX - $9.99 per month ($4.99 for two DVD discs per month)

HULU - $7.99 per month or $11.99with no commercials

TUNES - $1.29/song

AUDIBLE.COM - $14.95 per month

ROSETTA STONE - $300-$500.00 / language

MDPLS COMPETES!

DOWNLOADABLES

Download or stream

digital books,

audiobooks,music,

magazines and movies

all for

FREE!

ZINIO250+ MAGAZINES

TAKE AS MANY AS YOU WANT

BACK ISSUES to Oct 2013 AVAILABLE

YOU OWN THE MAGAZINE

NO RETURNSNO FINESNO FEES

ZINIO250+ MAGAZINES

TAKE AS MANY AS YOU WANT

BACK ISSUES to Oct 2013 AVAILABLE

YOU OWN THE MAGAZINE

NO RETURNSNO FINESNO FEES

Axis 360 eBooks & eAudio

HOOPLAInstantly borrow free

Eaudiobooks movies music

comic books Ebooks

TV shows24/7 with your library

card.

RETURNS AUTOMATICALLY

NO FINESNO FEES

View on a web browser, smart phone or tablet

HOOPLAInstantly borrow free

Eaudiobooks movies music

comic books Ebooks

TV shows24/7 with your library

card.

RETURNS AUTOMATICALLY

NO FINESNO FEES

View on a web browser, smart phone or tablet

FREEGAL – FREE & LEGAL MUSIC DOWNLOADING

• Stream 3 hours/day• Own 5 songs/week• Resets Mondays @ midnight

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iLibrary APP

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Electronic ResourcesMango Languages: Access over 40 foreign language course and 15 English courses

Hoopla: 24/7 access to digital movies, music, and audio book titles

Freegal Music: Download or stream music from a collection of more than 7 million songs and music videos

Axis 360: Download eBooks for children and teens

Zinio: Download and read magazines

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Accessing the Library

• 50 libraries throughout Miami-Dade County

• Bookmobiles and soon Techmobiles!

• Makerspaces @ Miami Beach & soon W. Kendall Regional

• Library website with 24/7 access: www.mdpls.org

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YouMake – Miami BeachMake Your Own MasterpieceFriday, March 03, 2017 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Paint in the bold and innovative characteristic of a notable female artist.

Apple Apps and 3D Printing

Saturday, March 04, 2017 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMLearn how to use Apple applications for 3D printing. Best for ages 12 yrs.+

Perler BeadsSaturday, March 04, 2017 - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PMChoose a 3D design, save it to a device and watch it print! Ages 8 yrs.+

LEGO Mindstorm RoboticsMonday, March 06, 2017 - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMMake your own robot using Lego Mindstorm. Best for ages 8 yrs.+

Sewing 101Monday, March 06, 2017 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMBasic machine & hand-sewing methods, how to read commercial patterns, pick your fabric and finish, alter existing patterns, up-cycle clothing, make quilts, etc. For ages 13 and up.

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Museum Pass Program• Free Passes:

Admission up to 4 people

• Current Program Partners:

Zoo Miami (summers only)

(summers only)

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QUESTIONS?

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