Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, May 28, 2020
Judging from the number of new signups and downloads, Hoopla’s on-demand access to popular e-books, audiobooks, streaming video, and music has been a huge hit with our cardholders. Many of you are also discovering one of the features that sets Hoopla apart from other digital services and enhances our collection as a whole — its vast selection of graphic novels and comics.
Fans of the genre will appreciate the diverse collection of over 15,000 titles from dozens of different publishers (not just big names like Marvel and DC) and including works spanning different genres and interests from the last 100 years.
Both fans and newcomers to graphic novels will like Hoopla’s user-friendly browsability. You can search by genre, publisher, audience or popularity, and you’ll also find links to series pages with other volumes and editions listed. The digital reading experience is also a plus, with Hoopla’s built-in technology that enables full-page and panel-by-panel views for an immersive experience.
If you haven’t yet explored the world of graphic novels, Hoopla’s expansive catalog gives you the perfect excuse to check it out! Visithoopladigital.com to get started.
Live tutoring with HelpNow
Do your childrn need a little help mastering the material required for their at-home schooling? Bethlehem cardholders now have access to HelpNow by Brainfuse, an easy and intuitive learning resource for all ages and levels with personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies), as well as SAT preparation.
There is a skill-building tool for all types of learning styles — from flashcards to practice quizzes and videos.
Live one-on-one online tutoring is available in math, science, writing and other subjects for elementary, middle school, high school and college students from 2-11 p.m. daily. All Brainfuse tutors have at least a four-year degree and are background checked.
Find HelpNow on the library’s Research webpage (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/webapps/research.asp) along with these other learning tools for students:
— Kids InfoBits; and
Do you need an escape?
Are you dreaming of a vacation these days? You may start rethinking that after our Virtual Escape Room for Adults: Get Me Home!
Our escape rooms, in-person and virtual, have long been popular with our younger patrons, but this time the grown-ups get a chance to test their problem-solving skills. Participants will work together to open all the virtual locks before time runs out and they’re stranded on vacation (and in this case, that’s not a good thing).
The game starts precisely at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. Please register anytime before 5:30 p.m. that day so we can email you an invitation to access the Zoom meeting. Sign up here: bit.ly/2T4Q0rE.
Library elections
The library budget and board of trustees vote has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 9. There are two seats on the ballot and six candidates, including one incumbent.
Visitwww.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/2020-election-and-budget-vote to see who is running and to read their responses to a library questionnaire.