Super searches

{ February 6, 2012 @ 11:03 am } · { Uncategorized }
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Were you watching the Super Bowl last night while using your computer or mobile device?  For most of the game, I sat with my Macbook on my lap so I could see what my friends were saying about the game, commercials and halftime show on Twitter.  Watching a football game on TV at home can be a social experience, even if your friends are scattered all over the world like mine are. 

Google reported that U.S. viewers went online during the game more than ever before.  International viewers went online as well, searching for live streaming of the event.  Google tracked the most popular searches leading up to and during the game.  If you’re ever curious what’s trending right now, check out Google Trends.  Happy searching!

Doodle 4 Google

{ January 19, 2012 @ 1:35 pm } · { Uncategorized }
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This year’s Doodle 4 Google contest theme is: “If I could travel back in time, I’d visit…”  The best spins on Google’s iconic logo get great prizes, including scholarships.  So grab your art supplies and start doodling — entries are due by March 23!

Top searches of 2011

{ January 3, 2012 @ 9:42 am } · { Uncategorized }
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Happy New Year!  Ever wonder what everyone else is searching for on the Web?  Yahoo posted a list of the top ten searches on its search engine in 2011.  Any guesses at No. 1?  No, it’s not a celebrity — it’s “iPhone”!  See the rest of the list here.

Send a call from Santa

{ December 21, 2011 @ 9:10 am } · { Uncategorized }
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Gmail allows you to send a call from Santa to anyone in the U.S.!  The site uses Google Voice and is free to U.S. numbers (unless your phone company charges for minutes).  You can choose from a variety of menu options to customize the message.  Won’t your sibling or friend be surprised when Santa calls him or her ”home skillet” when promising to bring a surprise?  Happy holidays!

History of the Christmas Tree

{ December 8, 2011 @ 11:25 am } · { Uncategorized }
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Ever wonder where the Christmas tree came from?  This infographic from an artificial tree retailer explains (click on it to enlarge):

History of the Christmas Trees

Holiday Toy Drive

{ December 7, 2011 @ 1:05 pm } · { Uncategorized }
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Many of you have probably seen the tree at the front of the library with ornament tags on it.  The tags list an item that a child has wished for for Christmas.  You can pick up a tag, shop for the item and drop it off in Ms. Meyers’ room with her “elves” for wrapping and delivery.  What better way get in the holiday spirit?

If there aren’t any tags left, these items are also highly desired by children:

  • Gloves
  • Socks
  • “Cool” hats
  • Steelers and Penguins gear
  • Legos
  • Makeup, nail polish, perfume/cologne
  • Jewelry
  • Barbie clothes
  • Books for all ages
  • Video games for all systems
  • Harry Potter items
  • iTunes gift cards
  • GameStop gift cards
  • My Little Pony items
  • Puzzles for all ages
  • Board games for older kids
  • Army items
  • Princess items
  • Craft supplies and kits for all ages
  • Cash donations to buy clothes for older kids

The elves thank you for your support!

Managing your digital reputation

{ December 7, 2011 @ 10:20 am } · { Uncategorized }
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There’s some good advice on the poster near the front office:  “Think before you post.”  Everything you post online, whether it be photos or comments, creates a digital profile of you as a person.  How do you want others, whether they be your parents, teachers, or future bosses, to see you?  You probably want to be viewed in a positive light as a person who is respectful and smart.  Below are some tips from the digital marketing firm KBSD about managing your digital reputation.

New books!

{ November 30, 2011 @ 1:28 pm } · { Uncategorized }
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We just received a large shipment of new books for the library!  We have a number of new graphic novels, along with new fiction and nonfiction.  We also have the new Steve Jobs biography and Ellen Hopkins’ new book (author of Crank)!  Check them out — they are on the front display table and above the reference books.  Happy reading!

Twilight: Love it or Hate it?

{ November 21, 2011 @ 10:17 am } · { Uncategorized }
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With the Twilight: Breaking Dawn movie opening this past weekend (it made $139.5 million in North America!), Twilight lovers and haters have been going at it.  Goodreads, which is like a social network for readers, published this infographic illustrating the divide this series has had:

Looks like Pennsylvania falls slightly more on the “dislike” side of the debate.  What did you think of the series?  Leave a comment or review the books in the OPAC.

PA Young Reader’s Choice

{ November 16, 2011 @ 9:18 am } · { Uncategorized }
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The nominees are out for the 2011-2012 Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards!  Check here for a list and description of each book.  Find the nominees in the library above the reference books, near the encyclopedia.  Read the selections during the next few months; voting for your favorite will take place in early March.  Happy reading!

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