Port Richmond's Summer Reading Top Picks
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
August 18, 2016
Throughout our Summer Reading Challenge, those who have been playing our Summer Reading Bingo have had the opportunity to push their reading boundaries and read new genres. We here at Port Richmond have also been expanding our literary horizons. Here are our top picks from the summer.
Take the Summer Reading Challenge at Port Richmond Library
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
June 28, 2016
We're inviting adults to play the Summer Reading Bingo game at Staten Island's Port Richmond Library: check off a square with every category of book you read.
Put a Hold On It: Reserving the Latest DVDs
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
March 8, 2016
Here's a #libraryhack to get on top of the holds list for the latest movies... who needs a streaming subscription?
A Website Coding Starter Kit
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
September 15, 2015
By following a few easy steps and making use of free resources and software, anyone can learn to create a website of their own.
Clustered Resources on the California Gold Rush
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
May 20, 2015
Whether you are an educator looking to diversify your lesson plans or a parent helping your child select materials for their upcoming report, clustering is a fun way to delve into any topic.
Ten Tech Tips for Teens
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
March 5, 2015
March 8–14, 2015 is Teen Tech Week, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Organization. In the spirit of the week, we would like to share some information for teens about devices, software, and internet resources.
Preparing for the NYS Regents Exams
by Lynette Ford, Information Assistant, Dongan Hills Library
January 14, 2015
For elementary and junior high school students, the week of January 26-30 will be a relaxing time off from school. For many high school students however, this week includes dreaded New York State Regents Exams. The New York Public Library offers helpful materials for last minute studying both in book and e-book form.
With your library card, it's easier than ever to choose from more than 300,000 e-books on SimplyE, The New York Public Library's free e-reader app. Gain access to digital resources for all ages, including e-books, audiobooks, databases, and more.