Coudersport Public Library http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog 502 Park Avenue, Coudersport, PA :: 814-274-9382 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:40:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Story Hour Returns http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/story-hour-returns/ http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/story-hour-returns/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:48:16 +0000 Coudersport Library http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/?p=836 The Coudersport Public Library will again hold its free Story Hour program for children ages 3-6 on Tuesdays at 10am from February 7 through May 15.  All preschool age children and their caregivers are invited to attend these programs which feature stories, music, and crafts.  No registration is required and there is no cost.  Call the library at 814-274-9382 for more information.   The schedule of themes is as follows:

Feb. 7: Snow is Falling
Feb. 14:  Valentine Fun
Feb. 21:  Presidential Stories
Feb. 28:  Leaping Frogs
March 6: Musical Adventures
March 13: Lucky Leprechauns
March 20: Terrific Turtles
March 27: Rainy Days
April 3: Bunny Tales
April 10: Terrific Trains
April 17: Growing a Garden
April 24: NO STORY HOUR- Primary Election Day
May 1: Down on the Farm
May 8:  Moms are Special
May 15: Summer Fun

 

]]> http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/story-hour-returns/feed/ 0 Now Available! Mango Languages http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/now-available-mango-languages/ http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/now-available-mango-languages/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:02:21 +0000 Coudersport Library http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/?p=814 Have you ever wanted to learn a new language for fun, travel, or business?  The Coudersport Public Library is pleased to now offer our patrons access to  the Mango Languages database.  Mango is an online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for real communication.  It’s the fast, easy, and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language!  You can log in from any computer with an internet connection.  You can also use one of the public computers at the library.

Mango Languages  is free of charge to all Coudersport Public Library cardholders and is the easiest and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. To use Mango you will need a current library card from the Coudersport Public Library. To log in, you must type “CPL” followed by your library card number (no spaces).  Call us at 814-274-9382 or email us at coudy502@hotmail.com if you have trouble logging in.  You can create your own profile to track your progress in your courses.


Login to Mango Languages

Mango is available in three versions:

Mango Basic:
Perfect for a foreign language beginner, Mango Basic teaches everyday greetings, gratitude’s, goodbyes and helpful phrases in a short period of time. The courses, which require only two to five hours of time to complete, are currently available in 49 foreign languages and 15 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. You can view all the supported Mango Basic languages and ESL courses here

Mango Complete:
Mango Complete offers a 100-lesson course that digs much deeper and is designed to provide a more complete understanding of the entire language and culture. It is available in 44 foreign languages and 13 ESL courses. Foreign language courses include Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. ESL courses include Polish, Spanish and Portuguese. You can view all the supported Mango Complete languages and ESL courses here

Mango Mobile Library Edition
Learn languages everywhere you go with the Mango free app for the iPhone® and iPod touch® (it also runs on the iPad®). Full featured, Mango Mobile Library Edition gives you access to all the Mango language courses offered through the library. Learn about the Mango Mobile App here

To learn more about Mango and get a short preview of what the program has to offer, you can visit the Mango company’s website . Even better, you can watch the videos about Mango Languages here

]]> http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/now-available-mango-languages/feed/ 0 Holiday Hours at Library http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/holiday-hours-at-library/ http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/holiday-hours-at-library/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:45:54 +0000 Coudersport Library http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/?p=792 Holiday hours for the Coudersport Public Library are as follows:

Saturday, Dec. 24: Closed

Monday, Dec. 26: Closed

Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 30:  8am – 6pm

Saturday, Dec. 31: Closed

Monday, Jan. 2: Closed

Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks are always available at the Overdrive Console.  Happy holidays from your friends at the Coudersport Public Library! 

]]> http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/holiday-hours-at-library/feed/ 0 Library is Drop-Off Location for Coat Drive http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/library-is-drop-off-location-for-coat-drive/ http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/library-is-drop-off-location-for-coat-drive/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:27:58 +0000 Coudersport Library http://coudersportlibrary.org/blog/?p=787 The library is a drop-off location for the 4-H Community Service Winter Coat & Clothing Collection!  We are accepting donations of new or gently used winter coats, snow pants, boots, gloves, hats and scarves for Potter County families in need.  You can bring your donations to the library today through Friday and they will be washed and redistributed during the last week of December.  We are open 8am-8pm today and Thursday and 8am – 6pm on Friday.  Call us with questions at 274-9382 and thank you for your support!

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