Lake Elmo Public Library has joined the growing group of libraries throughout North America offering the Freading eBook Service.
The service will allow the Lake Elmo Public Library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to tens of thousands of books, none of which require the patron to wait in line to download.
Under the terms of the agreement, registered card holders of the Lake Elmo Public Library can download a select number of books each week at no direct cost via http://lakeelmopubliclibrary.org.
The library pays the cost of the downloads. Freading has its own apps for the iPad and iPhone, and its own apps for Android tablets and phones. It is also compatible with the Kindle Fire, the Nook devices and Kobo devices.
"We have been waiting a long time for a service like this that delivers great content, compatibility with lots of devices and simplicity of use. We think this will be incredibly popular with our patrons and will help the library in marketing itself to the community," said Library Director Linda Orsted. "I love the fact that more than one user is able to download a book at one time."
Stillwater
Wedding expo to showcase services
Brides- and grooms-to-be can learn about what goes into planning a wedding on Feb. 23 at the St. Croix Valley Wedding Showcase. Information on area photographers, venues, caterers, wedding stylists and planners, and DJs, in addition to samples of wedding cakes and fares, will be available from noon to 3 p.m. at the Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St. in Stillwater. Admission at the door is $7. For details, visit www.co.washington.mn.us/hc, e-mail historiccourthouse@co.washington.mn.us or call 651-275-7075.
Washington County
'One County, One Book' pick named
Written by a librarian living with Tourette's syndrome, "The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family" has been named the Washington County Library's "One County, One Book" reading selection for the months of February and March.
In his memoir, Josh Hanagarne recounts his battle growing up with the disorder, which he tried to control with "quack remedies" and "lethargy-inducing drug regimes," until he learned to reduce tics through strength training, according to a county news release. He works as a librarian in the main branch of Salt Lake City's public library system and keeps a popular blog about books and weightlifting, the release said.
