31. OYSTER E-books - $9.95 per Month (2013-2016)
Kindle Unlimited (mostly self-published ebook authors + streaming and
downloading DVDs - $99 a year or $49 for students.
NETFLIX - $9.99 per month
($4.99 for two DVD discs per month)
HULU - $7.99 per month or $11.99
with no commercials
TUNES - $1.29/song
AUDIBLE.COM - $14.95 per month
ROSETTA STONE - $300-$500.00 / language
MDPLS COMPETES!
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Electronic Resources
Mango Languages: Access
over 40 foreign language
course and 15 English
courses
Hoopla: 24/7 access to
digital movies, music, and
audio book titles
Freegal Music: Download
or stream music from a
collection of more than 7
million songs and music
videos
Axis 360: Download eBooks
for children and teens
Zinio: Download and read
magazines
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Accessing the Library
• 50 libraries throughout
Miami-Dade County
• Bookmobiles and soon
Techmobiles!
• Makerspaces @
Miami Beach & soon
W. Kendall Regional
• Library website with 24/7
access: www.mdpls.org
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YouMake – Miami Beach
Apple Apps and 3D Printing
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Learn how to use Apple applications for 3D printing. Best for ages 12 yrs.+
Watercolor Painting
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Arrange colorful beads into all kinds of patterns and then fuse together using heat. Ages 8 yrs.+
Perler Beads
Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Choose a 3D design, save it to a device and watch it print! Ages 8 yrs.+
LEGO Mindstorm Robotics
Mondays, February 13 & 27, 2017 - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Make your own robot using Lego Mindstorm. Best for ages 8 yrs.+
Sewing 101
Monday, February 13 & Tuesday, February 23, 2017 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Basic machine & hand-sewing methods, how to read commercial patterns, pick your fabric and
finish, alter existing patterns, up-cycle clothing, make quilts, etc. For ages 13 and up.
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Museum Pass Program
• Free Passes:
Admission up to 4
people
• Current Program
Partners:
Zoo Miami
(summers only)
(summers only)
Your library card gives you access to tutor.com. Simply access the database with your library card and PIN, and create a tutor.com username.
Live tutoring is available 3-11pm, 7 days a week. Assistance is available in over 40 subjects, including Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies, etc
Tutor.com is a resource that can be used by students and learners of all ages. The resource also offers a resume drop-off service where you may receive input on your resume within 24 hours.
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Video explaining the library’s new service, Tutor.com. https://www.dropbox.com/s/23o2pwpw44i786o/MDPLS%20Tutor.com%20Video%20%282%29.wmv?dl=0
Well-known people and lesser-known people.
Reference and encyclopedia material, audio clips, news and magazine references, and more!
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This is the Library’s website.
HIGHLIGHT FIND A LIBRARY, QUICK SEARCH, KIDS SECTION, AND DATABASES. If you open the library’s home page and the school’s AR list in another window, you can easily look up titles and place requests to have them reserved for you at the library of your choice.
There is a variety of information available on the home page. You can find a library’s location and hours, search the calendar of events, search for books, access your account, and log in to the databases.
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The Museum Pass program allows you to check out passes to some of our county’s popular attractions.
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Don’t miss out on all these resources, services and programs.
I hope you see the value of having a library card. See you soon!
If you don’t already have a library card, please visit your local library with your photo ID and register today!
