Google is More than a Search Engine

Google was recently ranked as the top search engine with a 59.8% share of users. But did you know that having a Google account will provide you with a variety of new and exciting tools that you can take with you wherever there is a computer? Do you have an email account? Have you wondered about blogging. Are you a budding photographer and what to share your photos?

Join Colleen Ringel, Electronic Resources and Reference Librarian, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm and learn what you can do with a Google account. This program will be a lecture/demo format. The Morton Grove Public Library has free wi-fi so feel free to bring your laptop if you want to work along with Colleen's demonstration. Stop at the Reference Desk or call 847-929-5101 to register.

Tuesdays with MGPL!

Every Tuesday from 11:30 am to 1 pm, the Morton Grove Public Library presents Movies, Munchies, and More, a free program series for patrons. Bring your lunch, get some free coffee and sweets, and settle back for an engaging film, concert, or talk from a subject expert.

Coming next Tuesday, May 13, MM&M will present Women of Note, a Chicagoland vocal ensemble, in a concert of songs of Americana. Enjoy!

Learn to Shop Online with Confidence

If you're new to the Internet or leery about buying items online, come to the Morton Grove Public Library on Saturday, May 3, 10 am, for a demonstration by Susan McGowan, Reference Librarian, on how to safely shop on the Web. Topics covered will include comparison shopping, the hallmarks of reliable sites, making secure payments, and a look at eBay, PayPal, and Craigslist.

Got your Mother's Day gifts all set? Even if Mom lives in another state, there are still ways to buy online with delivery before May 11. Come to the program to learn how!

What Did You Do on Earth Day?

Did you do anything for Earth Day? Earth Day was Tuesday, April 22, 2008. It was started in 1970 as a day set aside as a teach-in to promote environmental awareness and citizenship. MGPL has a large collection of new titles focusing on the global picture, how to have a green community and how to live green in your own home.

For more information on Earth Day or to help you make green choices, check out the following sites:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Wilderness Society
EarthDay.gov
EarthDay Network

Finding Business or Country Information

Are you considering investing money in a particular industry or company? Do you want to read the current issue of Fortune or Forbes magazine? Did you know that you can find all all of that in EBSCO Business Source Premier, an online resource available to MGPL patrons? Click on the 24-Hour Library link and select Business & Investing Resources under Find an Answer. Additional resources available in EBSCO Business Source Premier are country studies and background notes on hundreds of countries and regions of the world, industry profiles, company profiles and marketing research reports.

Join An Online Book Group!

Are you looking for something new to read? Do you have five minutes in your day to enjoy a excerpt from a book in your favorite genre? Well then, an Online Book Group is for you!

A few months back, I joined 3 online Book Discussion Groups. Each week (Monday-Friday), you start a new book and read a few pages a day, so by the end of the week you have read a chapter or two of a book that may become one of your favorites. Choose from: Business, Nonfiction, Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Horror, Teen, Science Fiction, and more!

Readers can comment about book selections several places throughout the site and are encouraged to email Suzanne (the leader of the groups) with any suggestions or questions.

You can check this out at DearReader.com or Books In Your Email on the MGPL website. Join a Book Group Today!

Gas Prices Keep Rising

Have you noticed that gas prices keep going up? Getting the best deal on gas has never been more important and the MSN Local Gas Prices database will let you comparison shop without wasting fuel. If the “it could always be worse” argument helps, put in a San Francisco zip code (94102) after you’ve checked out Morton Grove prices. The AAA Fuel Cost Calculator lets you determine how much your next road trip will cost. Enjoy Illinois may be the plan for this summer.