Fiero Code walks students age 8-18 through Scratch, a drag-and-drop coding program developed by MIT that introduces kids to the world of coding. It’s up to students to save Planet Fiero by learning to code! Create an account for free here. As you learn more coding skills, you earn gear for the custom robot you create in the […]
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Reincarnation Blues Book Recommendation by John Kleinbaum I don’t usually read fantasy novels but was drawn to the cover of Reincarnation Blues by the neon art and by my own perennial interest in coming back again as something different. I have also suspected that there might be some blues involved. A few pages in and […]
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle As the new Collection Services Librarian for the Willoughby-Eastlake Library System, I am thrilled to be immersed in the world of books and reading. I have found book discussions to be an enrichment to my own solitary reading experience. The best discussion books […]
Privacy Matters: 5 Steps to Protect Your Data in the Digital Age Privacy is not about hiding – it is about autonomy, power and control; it is about your ability to decide how you present yourself to the world. –Me & My Shadow As we use more and more web services, it is important to […]
Thank you to all that participated in the Impact Survey. Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library conducted the survey to better understand how our community uses and benefits from free access to computers and the Internet at the library. The library offers 73 computers, wireless Internet, and assistance for all members of our community. Of the survey respondents […]
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library Launches W-E 3 Card The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library recently launched the W-E 3 Library Card program at all four library locations in Eastlake, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick. The W-E 3 card is a library card designed for children who are visiting the library without a parent or guardian but would like […]
W-E Library Now Lending Mobile Hotspots! WILLOWICK, OH: On May 3, 2016, The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library began lending Mobile Hotspots to library patrons. A Mobile Hotspot is a portable device that provides Internet access through a variety of devices including laptops and tablets. Each of the four system libraries in Eastlake, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and […]
Free Online Tools for Businesses Many web based tools are available for free online. These tools allow individuals and businesses to do everything for scanning documents, storing files, creating graphics, sending email blasts, and surveying customers. View a brief slide show about some popular online tools: [prezi url=”http://prezi.com/pzrtj3zafxn3/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy”] [su_spacer] 1. Canva Simple web-based graphic design […]
Willoughby Hills Library to Open on Fridays Beginning on Friday, January 29, the Willoughby Hills Library will be expanding the hours that they are open. The Willoughby Hills Library will be open on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The new expanded hours (effective 1/29/2016) are: Monday – Thursday 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. […]
Verification Required Now Required Our online event calendar now requires an additional 1 time verification step. If you receive an email from [email protected], please follow the instructions detailed in the email. You have 24 hours to click on the link in the email to verify your email address. If you are not receiving emails, please […]
Launchpad Learning Tablets Available for Check Out The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library is excited to launch a new item available to borrow from the library: the Playaway Launchpad. The Launchpads are 100% secure tablets designed specifically for children. Each tablet comes pre-loaded with learning apps and games grouped by subject area, theme, age, and grade level. […]
