Holiday eReader and Mobile Device Sample

Holiday eReader and Mobile Device Sample
Wanting to purchase an ereader or other type of device for reading books but don't know what to purchase? Join us and sample some of the most popular ereaders such as Kindle Touch, Kindle, Kindle Fire or Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook as well as Sony Wifi and other types of devices such Android Tablet Acer Iconia, iPad, and iPod. This class is designed to provide participants with hands-on learning using the most popular ereaders and mobile devices and the Ohio eBook Project for downloading library digital materials.

Walk in's welcomed!

Locations:

Monday, November 19^th from 6-7:30 pm

Jackson Branch

7487 Fulton Dr. NW
Massillon, OH 44646
330.833.1010

 

Tuesday, December 11^th from 6-7:30 pm
Lake Branch
11955 Market Ave. North

Uniontown, OH 44685

330.877.9975

Thursday, December 13^th from 2-3:30 pm

North Branch

189 25th Str. NW
Canton, OH 44709

330.456.4356 

Registration is optional.

BookBub.com

I'm always ready for a good deal on ebooks but don't always have the time to search for them.  I had this in mind when I bumped into BookBub.  BookBub is an alert service that keeps you up-to-date on book deals for Kindles, Nooks, and many other mobile reading devices.

 

I found the sign-up form on BookBub's Facebook Page.    Simply fill out the provided form and click the submit button.

 

 

Within 24 hours, you will begin receiving daily emails (1 per day) for free and/or deeply discounted books for your reading device. 

NOTE: Found an item but don't want to permanently download it to your device?  Check the SCDL online catalog for an ebook from the Ohio eBook Project.

When you receive an email, the offer will clearly state Free or a deeply discounted price.

 

Click on the Get Deal button.  You will be taken to the online book store you requested on your BookBub sign-up form. 

Follow the prompts to receive your free or deeply discounted ebook.  The following preview is for a Kindle eBook.  Other eBook stores may have different types of prompts.

 

NOTE:  Your devices or app must be compatible with the requested item. Your device or app must be registered with the online book store you requested on your BookBub sign-up form.

 

Happy Reading!

Dee



Nook with GlowLight from Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble has announced their latest e-reader--a Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight.  The new reader is essentially the same as the current Simple Touch model with the addition of small LED lights built into the frame.  One of the benefits of eInk readers has always been the lack of back lighting like tablets and other computers, which allows reading in direct sunlight and reduces eyestrain.  However, without back lighting, traditional eInk displays, like hard copy books, could not be read without a light.  Clip on lights have always been available, but now with the GlowLight, even that won't be necessary, and when the GlowLight is off, the reader has the same eInk display that it has always had.  Barnes and Noble says that with the WiFi turned off, the battery on the Simple Touch with GlowLight will support half an hour of reading a day for a month with the light turned on.  Sony offers a similar product, and Amazon is expected to offer a Kindle with front lighting this fall.

The new Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight is currently available for pre-order and costs $139.