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Staff Pick: Technology
Posted by Ashley on May 18, 2022
Android Phones for Seniors in Easy Steps by Nick Vandome
This book is your one-stop shop for all things Android for phones. As Android phones can be made by many different companies, the phones themselves can differ in how they operate. However, Android is the open-source software that runs the phone in the background.
This book goes through all of the ins and outs of the Android operating system, and uses layman’s terms to describe how to do many functions with your phone. Android Phones for Seniors also has easy to follow step-by-step pictures and instructions to help you navigate through your Android operating system on your phone with ease.
Some of the topics discussed in this book are Models of Android Phones, Android Settings, Around an Android Phone, Calls and Contacts, Messaging and E-mail, Security, Android Apps, and more.
I highly recommend this book for new and existing Android phone users. If you need additional help with your Android device, contact Ashley at librarytech@thebluemountains.ca to make a one-on-one tech help appointment.
You can place a hold on this item with your library card and PIN (last four digits of your phone number), or by giving the library a call at 519-599-3681.
Local Authors
Posted by Emma on May 6, 2022
The Blue Mountains Public Library is proud to be part of such a thriving local literary community. Please take a moment to browse this list of local authors whose books we have in our collection. Read local! We could not possibly capture all of the local authors with published works so stay tuned for more Local Author Book Lists!
Acclaimed and Award-Winning Literary Biography and Autobiography
Posted by Ken on April 11, 2022
When we find a book we enjoy, one that really moves us, it’s natural to want to know a little more about the author. Here are some fine literary biographies and autobiographies, each of which is an award winner into the bargain!
Armchair Travel
Posted by Ken on March 2, 2022
Many of us are waiting for a day when it will be possible to travel safely again, but in the meantime, we can still take wonderful journeys through books. If you have already read Eat, Pray, Love, or A Year in Provence or Wild or Under the Tuscan Sun, here are a few books that you might have overlooked, some older but definitely worth revisiting.
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My iPad for Seniors Eighth Edition Book Review
Posted by Ashley on March 17, 2021
A great read for those who have an iPad but aren't sure where to start.
Scotiabank Giller Prize 2020 Longlist
Posted by Elisa on September 15, 2020
Start reading! The winner will be announced on November 9th.
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Posted by Mary on May 23, 2020
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Posted by Mary on April 25, 2020
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Jump the queue and read these great eBooks right now!
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Posted by Ashley on March 17, 2020
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Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
Posted by Emma on October 30, 2019
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21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act by Bob Joseph (2018)
Posted by Sabrina on July 18, 2019
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Posted by Ashley on July 2, 2019
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 by checking out some films from the library.
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