Sentences with phrase «public library does»

Instead, it confirms that the public library does not only incubate and support literacy, as is well understood in our culture, but it is an active partner with the publishing industry in building the book market, not to mention the burgeoning e-book market.12

I know our local public library does buy Kindle books.

The public library does not, and can not, teach children critical research skills in a classroom manner.

My local public library does not get the fine money.

Create a program for your students to help run the sign - ups in your classroom so the public library doesn't have to do the legwork of registering volunteers.

Three inserts cover the DVD: a unique redemption code and general directions for accessing the included UltraViolet stream of the film, your Sony Rewards code (part of a booklet advertising the book and other Sony products), and finally a PIN entitling you to 5 free song downloads at SonyMusicPass.com, an especially nice touch for those whose public libraries do not participate with Freegal and give you a few free downloads from the same limited Sony catalog every week.

Free public libraries did not come into existence until the mid 1800s in the United Kingdom and the United States.

A large majority of Japanese public libraries do not provide eBooks at this time.

If public libraries don't do something to play catchup in this game (perhaps through a comprehensive lending agreement with traditional publishers), they are going to be sidelined — a great tragedy for American society.

Graphic novels and comics are more accepted and even embraced as a legitimate storytelling format than before, so most public libraries do supply them, and they are a big draw for many people.

I see our public libraries doing it over here now.

About half (47 %) say they do not know if their local libraries do that and another 28 % say their public libraries do not offer programs for starting a new business.

«Through creative programs and strategic initiatives that touch everyone in the community, Nashville Public Library is a stellar example of the important work public libraries do.»

Not exact matches

Some public spaces like libraries don't bring in much in rent, so they mainly serve as a way to attract people to the mall, she says.

As to taxes — you don't use public roads, public schools, public libraries; the police and fire services don't cover your home?

I have done 99 % of my writing at the kitchen table or a noisy coffee shop or the public library.

They have — most of them — hot running water, central heating, electric lighting, immunizations against deadly disease, public schooling, access to parks and beautiful libraries, etc. etc, wonderful benefits that, for most of human history, were either reserved for the few ruling elite or didn't exist!

Now, please don't wonder into public libraries.

I'm doing this in conjunction with my project, The Beatitudes Network - Rebuilding the Public Libraries of New Orleans.

If I don't win, I hope my local public library will have it soon!

FD: Do you think it's conceivable that we're moving toward a time when baseball teams will be owned by their communities — like public parks or libraries?

Little Groove also does a lot of free programs at the public libraries, classes in different neighborhoods including a weekend class in Back Bay, and two classes a week at the Children's Museum.

Being able to breastfeed in public I was able to get out and do chores, live my social life, entertain my older child at the park, museum or library, go out and have lunch with my husband, even travel across the ocean few times.

The link on your other blog goes to a publication library that doesn't allow access by the general public, so I can't look at that study myself, I have to take your word for it.

Accordingly, Orlando Stroller Rentals, LLC has no more editorial control over such content than does a public library, bookstore or newsstand.

Don't Leave Your Laptop Unattended in Public Places: These days it is an everyday sight to see workers sitting in Starbucks, Panera, the airport, or the public library to get some workPublic Places: These days it is an everyday sight to see workers sitting in Starbucks, Panera, the airport, or the public library to get some workpublic library to get some work done.

If your own home is not air - conditioned, it could be a good time to do your groceries or to read some stories to your little one at the public library.

«For us in the State, we believe strongly that by doing this, we are returning this library back to the general public.

The public does not want Brooklyn Heights and Pacific libraries to close, but the developers do.

We talk about how libraries use public funding — often to provide internet access to people who don't otherwise have it.

He said he believes Farley has done an outstanding job, pointing to his creation of hospice care and support for public libraries.

The 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries remind parents to spend at least 15 minutes each day reading aloud to their young children because research shows reading is the single most important thing you can do to help prepare a child for school and lifelong learning.

A library in the Broadalbin - Perth Central School District did not fare as well: a proposition that would have taxed each parcel in the district $ 1.56 every year to provide a $ 10,000 annual contribution to Amsterdam Free Public Library went down.

If you don't have air conditioning consider visiting an air conditioned shopping mall, public libraries, and senior centers.

A coalition of libraries and open - access publishers that pushed for the language says it does not require scientists to publish in open - access journals — just that their final manuscripts be made public.

I suggest doing a quick search on Facebook, your local library website, meetup.com, or Eventbrite.com for public free events.

Not so long ago, menopause was a word you did not say out loud in public, and you had to go to a medical library to find a book on the subject.

Go to the library and check out cookbooks on Chinese, Japanese, and Indian cuisines (did you know most public libraries have a huge cookbook collection?)

Of course, as we all know Darwin did eventually finish his grand work and many people of the religious community wished to have his head or at least the book banned from public libraries and such.

When I participated in the second annual Coronado Island Film Festival in November I didn't expect to come upon a treasure trove of Hollywood history in the town's public library.

Love the use of the Cure lyrics • My New Plaid Pants a special edition of «do dump or marry» with Hitchcock classic Rear Window on its 63rd birthday • Gothamist exciting news for library card holders in LA and NYC — your public library card actually grants you access to TONS of Criterion Collection streaming titles.

«We don't have a library — the public library is a mile away.

When a 9 - year - old San Francisco girl went in search of a Nancy Drew book last spring, she discovered that the local public library system did not stock the popular series that has been around since 1930.

They don't have to worry about stepping foot in a public library or dealing with old fines, or being talked - to by a librarian.

The school district also has set up computers in the district office, the public library, and other locations, where students and parents who don't have computers can still check grades online.

Using a «learning communities» model, community - based student and parent outreach and recruitment centers would provide information concerning admissions, financial aid, concurrent enrollment, and scholarship and employment opportunities — all done in partnership with high schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries.

Similarly, a study of public library summer reading programs found that these programs raised reading scores but also found that participants were from a higher socioeconomic level than students who did not participate (Roman, Carran, & Fiore, 2010).

In this session, you'll learn how to start and sustain partnerships with public libraries, and take home concrete ideas for STEM activities to do together.

According to ALA «NCES data reveals that approximately 8,830 public schools across the nation do not have a school library and for those schools that do have a library, nearly 17,000 schools do not have a full or part - time state - certified school librarian on staff.»

There are many things parents can do which can help young children with reading — read to them, give them books to read, point out letters and words you see in public, let them see you reading, take them to the library.