Director's Note | December 2015

The last time I got a new car, I read the owner's manual cover-to-cover.  I figure most people don't do this.  But, if I hadn't done this, I would never have known that my glove box doubles as a cooler.  It's true.  The glove box has a little vent in it, and when you open the vent and turn on the A/C, it's like a little ice box.  I used this feature once when I had some leftover Mexican food, and my glove box still smells like fajitas.
 
An owner's manual is a valuable tool.  But these days, when you purchase a new electronic device, it often doesn't even come with an owner's manual.  They are "plug-and-play" so to speak.  The devices are supposedly so intuitive that you should just know how to use them straight out of the box.  But, we're not all that technologically savvy.  And some of us can even be a bit embarrassed about that, myself included.
 
This holiday season, you might receive a new device, sans owner's manual.  Let the library help you!  Give us a call to set up an appointment for free one-on-one assistance.  Or drop in if you have a quick question.  We'll get you started and do our best to help you enjoy your new device.  We'll also show you how your new toy can be used to take advantage of all of the free digital services and content the library has to offer.  But, most importantly, we guarantee that you'll receive friendly assistance in a non-intimidating environment.  The staff at the library genuinely believes that there is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about when it comes to technology.  And, there is no such thing as a stupid question.