Bridgeview Public Library - Bridgeview, Illinois

Learn a New Language
Mango Languages

Every Mango course, chapter and lesson incorporates our Intuitive Language Construction methodology, designed to simulate the way people learn when actually surrounded by a foreign culture through practical conversation.

Intuitive Language Construction increases what you learn, AND your ability to use it. Each lesson covers all four key-language components—Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar and Culture – while maximizing comprehension and retention. A working knowledge of each component, and the ability to combine them correctly, is crucial to being understood and accepted by native speakers.

Click the Mango Picture above to get started. Enter your valid Bridgeview Library card number in the white box marked "Your Card Number". Pick a language and click Launch!

New Databases!
AtoZ the USA and AtoZ World Travel

AtoZ the USA is a web-based encyclopedia of detailed editorial content and images for 56 U.S. states and territories. It covers more than 100 topics for each state, including maps, demographics, crime statistics, weather and climate, education and government and politics. Each state's history, flag and official symbols are also included.

AtoZ World Travel provides travel information for over 150 world cities. Perfect database to check out before your next trip! You will find city views, facts, insider’s travel guides and recommendations for activities, restaurants and much more. Great resources for students that need various information about countries for school reports.

Look in Library Databases and log in anytime with your Bridgeview Public Library card number.

eBooks
eBooks Are Here!

Bridgeview Public Library, in partnership with Media on Demand , now offers Bridgeview Library card holders downloadable eBooks for Nooks, iPads, iPhone, and other smartphone/ e-reader devices.

In order to access this new service, you will need:

1) a home computer with Internet access

2) your reading device of choice

3) A Bridgeview Public Library card in good standing

Click on the following link Media on Demand and look for the "Quick Start Guide" on the left hand side under "Getting Started." Please follow instructions as listed before browsing books*.

*You MUST download Adobe Digital Editions and then Media on Demand Console before anything else.

Please feel free to call our Reference department (708) 458-2880 ext. 105 with any questions.

eBooks Are Here!
Use your Kindle, Nook, iPad, home computer, or smartphone/ereader to download library books for free!

Click on the following link: Media on Demand and look for the "Quick Start Guide" on the left hand side under "Getting Started." Please follow instructions as listed before browsing books.

Job & Career Accelerator

Job & Career Accelerator™ combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application. With this innovative job-hunting system, you can:

Explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations
Match your interests and skills with the career that's best for you
Search over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings
Create professional resumes and cover letters
Practice and master interviewing skills
Get invaluable tips and advice every step of the way—from your initial search to accepting an offer
Conveniently organize and track your job-search progress all in one place

Learning Express Library

Provides unlimited access to interactive skill-building courses in math, reading and writing as well as a broad range of practice tests based on official exams.

Staff Reads...

1. Fifty Shades of Grey, by E.L. James

2. Fifty Shades Darker, by E. L. James

3. Fifty Shades Freed, by E.L. James

4. I've Got Your Number, by Sophie Kinsella

5. Come Home, by Lisa Scottoline

6. Rainshadow Road, by Lisa Kleypas

7. A Dog's Purpose, by W. Bruce Cameron

8. Betrayal, by Danielle Steel

9. 17 Day Diet, by Dr. Mike Moreno

10. Death of a Kingfisher, by M.C. Beaton

11. Mini-shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella

12. Tough Sh*t, by Kevin Smith

Weather Forecast | Weather Maps

Macy's Museum Adventure Pass

Unattended Children
Children under the age of eight must be accompanied at all times by a responsible caregiver age 14 or older.
Occasionally, the library may hold programs intended for children under the age of 8 without a caregiver. During these programs, the caregiver must remain in the library at all times and meet the child in the youth services department at the end of the program.
Children age 8 and older may stay in the library unattended for a length of time appropriate to their age and maturity. If a child age 8 or older is not able to behave appropriately in the library, that child may be required to stay with a caregiver.
All patrons, regardless of age, are subject to the policies and procedures of the library.

Translation of Webpage

Now Available!

Our website can now be translated in many different languages!

Scroll up to the "Google" sign located in the right side column of this page.

Click on translate, and then highlight and click on a language.

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THANK YOU!

WITH THANKS TO THE

ZAKAT FOUNDATION,

THE BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY IS NOW

WI-FI!!

Pay Overdue Fines Online

Announcing

SWAN

Ecommerce
Pay any overdue fines or fees for lost or damaged materials at your convenience from the comfort of your home or office.

Visa, Mastercard or Discover Accepted.
Debit card will not work

1. Go to "My Account."

2. Enter your name, barcode and pin number

3. Click on unpaid fines and bills

4. Click pay online

5. Click pay any or all of the fines.

6. Enter the billing information.

7. Click print.

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Library Board Meetings

The Library Board of Trustees of the Bridgeview Public Library will hold their regular monthly Board meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Landek Board Room in the Lower Level. The public is more than welcome to attend.

Closing

The Bridgeview Public Library will be closed on

Monday, May 28th in observance of the

Memorial Day Holiday

GETTING THE MOST FROM SOCIAL SECURITY MAY 31

GETTING THE MOST FROM SOCIAL SECURITY

Are you aware that a few key decisions
can make a big difference in the amount of your
Social Security benefit?

Know Your Benefit and Understand Your Options
Learn strategies to maximize your benefit by joining me for a brief and informative seminar.

Date: May 31^st 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Bridgeview Public Library

This session will cover:

	Key Social Security benefit decisions
	Simple steps that can help maximize your benefit
	How to get started

Tim Leonchik
Principal Financial Group

Registered Representative

Princor Registered Representative

Leonchik.tim@princor.com

¹Social Security Administration Annual Statistics Supplement, 2009.

Social Security benefits are subject to change at any time.

Contact us today regarding attendance and any questions you may have:

Bridgeview Public Library
708-458-2880 ext. 105
7840 W. 79^TH Street

74% of retired Americans are collecting a reduced Social Security benefit¹ — likely because they are unaware of options that may increase their benefit payments

principalfunds.com, or call 800-222-5852 totain a prospectus containing this and other information. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Summer Reading Info Is Here!
Can't wait to find out what's happening for Summer Reading? Everything you need is online.

Find information about reading clubs, registration, special events, and program rules here.

Check here for a complete program calendar for kids ages birth-12th grade.

Registration for all reading clubs and the first week of programs begins on Friday, May 25th. You can register in person or over the phone.

Closing

The Bridgeview Public Library will be closed

on Monday June 4th

for

Building Maintenance

BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 11TH

FREE QUART OF ICE CREAM!!!

HEARTLAND GIVES UDDER THANKS TO SUMMERTIME BLOOD DONORS

Give blood at the date and location listed here and receive a certificate for a

free quart of Oberweis Ice Cream, compliments of Heartland Blood Centers.

It's just one more reason to donate blood this summer!

Bridgeview Public Library Blood Drive

Monday, June 11th

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

7840 W. 79th Street, Bridgeview

on Heartland's Mobile Coach

To schedule your appointment, please call 708-458-2880, ext. 105 or stop by the Reference Desk. For qualification questions, call 1-800-7T0-GIVE.

PHOTO ID REQUIRED

HEARTLAND BLOOD CENTERS – YOUR COMMUNITY BLOOD SERIVCE SINCE 1943 1-800-786-4483 www.heartlandbc.org OBERWIES ICE CREAM and DAIRY STORE

NEW!
New Features Available to Patrons in SWAN

Once your logged into your account you can :

* Modify your PIN * Modify email * View reading history * View checked out items * Pay online

NOW AVAILABLE:

Preferred Searches

My Wish List

Freeze Holds

Patrons can now mark their"Preferred Searches" for email notification to be sent to them when a new item is entered in the catalog that meets your stored "Preferred Searches." These emails are sent out every Sunday morning.

To stop receiving emails, patrons unmark the appropraite box.

Patrons can now save materials to"My Wish List." Multiple "Wish Lists" can be created by patrons for items by their favorite authors, subjects, whatever items they want to save to perhaps request at a later date. "Wish Lists" are saved in the patron's "My Account" area for future reference. To save an item chose the "Wish List" from the dropdown or "Create a New List" then click on "Add to My Wish List."

Patrons can freeze eligible holds by checking the"Freeze" box on the right hand side of display. This allows the patrons' hold to continue to move up through the hold queue and once the hold reaches the top of the hold queue the item will remain on hold until the patrons "Unfreeze" the holds to allow their requests to be filled. Perfect for those patrons going on vacation. **Please remember to "Unfreeze " your holds

Good News Kindle Users
Media on Demand now supports Kindles!

Visit mediaondemand to check out thousands of eBooks for your Kindle. Downloads are limited to 5 at a time and check out is for 2 weeks.

How It Works

You can borrow Kindle books from your local library's website and, with the click of a button, have them delivered to your Kindle device or free reading app.• Visit the Media on Demand website that offers digital services from OverDrive. (Click on link above).

• Check out a Kindle book (using a valid library card). Look for "Kindle Book" under Format Information - click add to cart.

• Click on "Get for Kindle" and then sign in to your Amazon.com account to have the book delivered to your Kindle device or reading app.

Note: Public library books can be sent wirelessly to Kindle devices via an active Wi-Fi connection or transferred via USB.

Enjoy!!