We field lots of requests each day from folks who want to renew materials. Often they have already checked out and need a bit longer to finish. While we are happy to do this for you via phone, email, or IM, did you know that you can renew your items yourself online? All you need is your library card number and your password. A password would have been assigned to you when you got your card. If you need it reset, you may use our reminder link, which will email the password to the email address you have on file or you can always contact us and we will be happy to help.
Steps to logging into your library account:
- Reach the login screen via our website [picture], our blog site [picture], via the catalog [picture] or go there directly.
- Once at the account login page enter your full, 14-digit barcode number in the box labeled Username or barcode:. Omit the spaces.
- Enter your password in the box below that and click login.
- You should now see your name and barcode displayed with details about your Library card and some contact information.
- Click on the Items Out link to see what you currently have out of the Library and when those items are due.
- Click in the box to the left of the titles you would like to renew and click Renew Selected Items or to renew everything you have out click Renew All Items.
- Pay close attention to the next screen. It will tell you which items renewed successfully and which did not and why.
Look for more tips coming up…
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Overview of Financial Aid
January 14, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
This event will take place at the Manchester City Library’s auditorium and will feature Jodi Abad of the University of New Hampshire Financial Aid Office.
Jodi Abad is the Associate Director of Financial Aid at UNH-Manchester. Her work focuses on the many ways to fund higher education including thorough understanding of the financial aid process and evaluating student aid packages.
Overview of Financial Aid provides students and families with a broad overview of the financial aid process, including completing the FAFSA form, how financial aid works, types of aid available to students and a basic timeline for completing the financial aid process.
This program was made possible by the University of New Hampshire Speakers Bureau which connects faculty and staff speakers with non-profit organizations to share the research and knowledge of the university with the people and communities of New Hampshire.
For more information on this event, contact the Manchester City Library at (603) 624-6550 or knorton@manchesternh.gov.
-Kate
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A Primary Election for the District 16 State Senate Seat will take place on Tuesday, January 12th from 11 AM to 7 PM. Manchester Wards one, two and twelve are the only Manchester Wards that are part of State Senate District 16. There are two people running for the seat in the Republican Party, Dave Boutin and Terry Pfaff. Only one person is running for the position from the Democratic Party, Jeff Goley.
The election for the District 16 State Senate Seat will take place on February 16, 2010.
Manchester ward map, in case you’re not sure which ward you live in.
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Phase II is picking up speed – although not exactly a fast freight just yet. We’ve been waiting on an electrician to install the connections needed for the new Reference Desk, and he arrived last week. We wanted to applaud, but restrained ourselves. After all, we are librarians. Before long you will find us at our new home in the Periodical/Computer Room.
The completion of Phase I saw the installation of new tables for the public computers, and relocation of the Wireless tables. The Reader Printers have been given pride of place by the microfilm cabinets, to make it more convenient for those using the microfilm for research. Things are shaping up.
Stay tuned.
Lilly the Librarian
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In my family, Christmas morning begins with stockings – everyone takes a turn: one gift open, admire it, discuss it, and move on. When the stockings are empty we all pitch in to make breakfast. It’s always the same, Eggs Benedict. Joe squeezes the fresh OJ, Dad poaches eggs, mom makes the hollandaise, and I toast english muffins.
I still look forward to it all year and to be sure that all our staff get to fully enjoy their own holiday traditions, the Library has altered hours for the next two weeks:
We will be closing at 3:30pm on Thursdays December 24th and December 31st.
We will be closed all day Fridays December 25th and January 1st.
We will be closed all day Saturdays December 26th and January 2nd.
Please share your own favorite holiday traditions in the comments section below. All the best to you from the Library trustees and staff.
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Moving Day –
Yes, that long awaited move from the Rotunda to the Periodical Room is underway. And the Reference Staff is really excited. Well, most of us are. Like any new adventure, there’s anticipation, or is it dread? Is this really a good idea? Is everyone going to adjust? Will we be sitting too close together for comfort? I’m reserving judgment.
First, in order to set up the public computers the Periodical Desk has to be moved and joined to the new Reference Desk. Are you seeing it? Next, new computer tables will be set up down the center of the room. The roundabout with the stand-up section will be last in line. It’s taking shape. I like it.
We’re hoping for a minimum of inconvenience to you while all this is taking place. Just remember, patience is the operative word.
More to come,
Lilly the Librarian
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Are you really busy right now? Think you’re too busy to cook? Not if you take it slow and easy! Here at the library we have some new cookbooks–just in time for the busy holiday season. So fire up your crock-pots and slow cookers and turn your ovens on to “low”.
If you have leftovers from your huge turkey dinner check out this recipe adapted from the “Everything Slow Cooker Cookbook”.
Turkey and Dressing Casserole Serves 4
Ingredients: Nonstick spray
- 2 cups leftover turkey
- 4 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 cups leftover gravy
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- leftover vegetables like peas and carrots (1/4 cup or to taste)
Method: Treat your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Cut turkey and dressing into bite-sized pieces. Add to the slow cooker along with the peas and carrots, gravy and heavy cream. Stir to mix. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until heated through.
If you don’t own a slow cooker or crock-pot try something from “The Best Slow & Easy Recipes” published by the geniuses at Cook’s Illustrated. According to their chef’s, cooking food in an oven at moderate temperatures with extended cooking times will produce food that is more flavorful and tender with surprising and delicious flavors. It sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to try something from these books and come in from a cold afternoon of snow shovelling into a house smelling of roasting meat or warm mulled cider from the crock-pot.
If you have any wonderful crock-pot or slow recipes please reply to this post and share them or if there is a cookbook you’d like that we don’t have here at the library please let me know.
And as always, see you at the library!
Yvonne
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You’ve heard of the Julie and Julia Project. This is the Reference Desk Project. And I’m here to tell you that not much is going on right now. As many of you already know, the Reference Desk is moving to a new location. If you’ve been keeping up with the comings and goings in the Periodical Room, you’re as interested as I am to see how it’s all going to turn out. Let me fill you in on what’s happened so far.
Phase one. A new desk has been installed which eventually will be joined with the existing Periodical Desk to form a new Reference Desk. Yes, there will be two Reference Librarians sitting side by side, eagerly awaiting your questions. The low book shelves were rearranged and Career Books and Test Books have been reassigned. –See what a great little study area already has been created.– Phone books, scholarship books, etc. also were relocated to the low shelves behind the Test Books.
There’s a lot more to come, and I can’t wait to fill you in on Phase two. Stay tuned.
Lilly the Librarian
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The latest issue of MCL Notes is here! Check it out for details about programs for all ages at the main and west libraries from now through February, as well as news articles and other information. You can also sign up to receive future issues of newsletter via email for your convenience.
MCL Notes – Winter 2010
-Amy G.
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Hi Everyone –
If you have looked at our museum list the past couple of days, you may have noticed that the Manchester Millyard pass is gone. Our membership expired on Monday, November 30. We missed our membership renewal letter. So, I called them this afternoon and well……they are sending us a new one. Once we receive it, we will renew for another year. I’ll let you know when the new passes become available.
The only other one that will be ending here shortly is the Currier Art Museum. I did speak with them last week when I was over there for storytime. That letter should also be mailed out this week or next week. We will be renewing that membership as well.
I think that is all for museum passes this year. Come March, we will start again. At that time, we will go through all the passes to see what is moving, what is not moving and what we can delete or add. We have found some new ones that we are considering adding.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Karyn I.
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