ECPL Connections and Collections: April 2018 Edition

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April 2018

Welcome to our electronic newsletter, Connections and Collections! Each month you'll find out about new releases, upcoming programs, and more. Read on!

Staff Spotlight:
Quick Reads for Your Inner Child

If what seems like the longest winter is still lingering in your feet, but you are jittering for spring, travel in time with these books that are sure to bring back childhood memories. These quick, one-sitting reads tap into your younger years, or at least put a smile on your face trying. View our Inner Child picks here.

Coming Soon

View upcoming releases and place holds on some of the top new books we have ordered that are being released in April.

See The Full List

Featured Databases

AtoZdatabases gives you the power to search for information on over 30 million businesses, 2.3 million jobs, and people-including background checks, criminal history, and genealogy. Develop sales leads and mailing lists, conduct market research, find employment opportunities, and more.

Morningstar Investment Research Center is designed for individual investors. This e-resource includes research on more than 41,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds.

Visit ECPL Databases

Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month! The library has information to help you reach your financial goals, whether you need to create a budget, plan for retirement, or save for a special occasion.

Browse Featured Titles

National Library Week

April 8-14 is National Library Week, an annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians, and library workers.

Learn More

Teen Reading Lounge: Graphic Novels

Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) is an interactive book club designed exclusively for teens ages 13-18! Whether you're new to the genre or are a lifelong fan of comics and graphic novels, join us for entertaining discussions and a chance to discover your next favorite graphic novel!

Teens will receive books to keep at the start of the club on April 12. TRL 2 will meet for 3 weeks and help design, create and complete the comic banner for the Library Comic Con in May.

Registration is required and space is limited. Call 814-451-6927 or email library-teenservices@eriecountypa.gov to register.

Visit Teen Services

Made in Erie Workshop

The MADE IN ERIE PRODUCT DESIGN LAB events are free and open to anyone interested in learning how to design better-functioning, better-looking, and easier-to-manufacture products. Drop in any time during presentations. View the schedule on our Events Calendar.

For additional information, visit www.innovationerie.org

Celebrate National Poetry Month

Celebrate National Poetry Month with hoopla's featured collections:

Audiobooks

eBooks

Honorariums and Memorials

In Memory of Margaret Stewart
Given by Corky and Bob

In Memory of Margaret “Peg” Tenpas
Given by Barbara Meguro

In Memory of Emerson Tenpas
Given by Barbara Meguro

In Memory of Jack Baker
Given by John and Rebecca Michalak

To make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one, please visit the
Erie Regional Library Foundation.

Forward

Visit our Events Calendar to find exciting programming at all our locations!
Erie County Public Library has a variety of free online resources available 24/7, 365 days a year! Research topics and find print and digital materials by browsing our catalog and hoopla or by exploring PowerLibrary resources.