MyGovernment

Boyd County Public Library is proud to present a new resource that will help you find out the Who, What and Where of our government – MyGovernment MyGovernment will show you all your elected politicians, from the President to the local munipialities.  It provides contact information, in-depth biographies and much more.  MyGovernment’s interface is available in both English and Spanish.  With MyGovernment you have access to the same information as professional lobbyists. Want to know what bills your Senator is … Continue reading →

OneClickdigital has released their new titles for the 2nd quarter! New e-audiobook titles include adult and children’s selections. With over 20,000 titles to choose from, OneClickdigital is proud to offer the largest selection of digital audiobooks anywhere! We’ve recently added dozens of titles for your listening pleasure—with more coming each quarter. Whether it’s through your library’s website, the OneClickdigital Media Manager, or the new iPhone app, downloading titles has never been quicker or easier. To view new title selections click … Continue reading →

Man on a Ledge

If you like Sam Worthington, you’ll love this movie.  If you don’t, then you’ll probably be happier to just pass on this one.  I’m sure it was meant to be a suspenseful, drama-filled theatrical event, but if that is the case then they missed by several Manhattan hotel floors.  It’s advertised as a man on a rooftop.  Hello.  It’s called Man on a Ledge.  The audience should be allowed to wonder why this man has wandered upon the ledge to … Continue reading →

LearningExpress Library adds new content

Available on LearningExpress Library on Tuesday, July 3: New Online Practice Exams New practice exams will be available to users preparing for the WorkKeys® assessments, Praxis II: Principles of Learning Tests (PLT), and the COMPASS® college placement exams. We’ve also added another practice civil service exam. New eBooks The inventory of vocational and instructional eBooks has grown to include three new titles for the GED® Test and nursing school entrance exams, and a new addition to the 501 Questions series … Continue reading →

Get all the latest healthcare reform updates!

NEWSBANK SPECIAL REPORTS  U.S. Health Care Reform Law – Supreme Court Decision Important Update June 29, 2012   From the beginning the U.S. Health Care Reform Law has been covered in NewsBank’s World Health Special Report.  This Report continues its coverage with the Supreme Court Decision and the aftermath of that ruling. Because this ruling impacts nearly every individual and business in the United States as well as having a definite affect on the November Presidential election, NewsBank’s Special Report includes articles from a diverse mix of … Continue reading →

Megan McCafferty: An Underrated Author

If you haven’t heard of Megan McCafferty, I’m not surprised. She, like many YA (Young Adult) authors, is criminally overlooked and underrated. My hope is that this review will encourage you to consider her for your summer reading list. Sloppy Firsts is the first book in the Jessica Darling series, which is more than just YA. Sure teenagers get it, but the content and the tone are way funnier and way more enjoyable for adults. That is Megan McCafferty’s gift. … Continue reading →