Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Transparent Language

Have you signed up for Transparent Language? If not, what are you waiting for? Stop by the Library and ask any staff member about signing up, the process takes less than two minutes to complete.
When signing up you will be asked to select a preferred language, the lessons associated with that language will be displayed every time you log in. Keep in mind that you will not be limited to the language you choose when you create your account, you can change your mind at any time with no fuss.
Top 5 Features of Transparent Language:
1. Access to more languages - 80 plus ESLs vs. 30 with Rosetta Stone
2. Access from any computer with internet, you can also use it on your smart phone
3. Available to more patrons*
4. Activities for every learning style - flash cards, games and more!
5. No deactivations for the duration of the contract
*Because other service branches offer language learning programs, we are only able to extend this service to Air Force active duty, reserves, Air National Guard, family members and other Air Force affiliates.*
The Library will continue to offer other language materials including Pimsleur and Rosetta Stone available in the Media Center.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Rosetta Stone

If you have signed up for or are participating in the online Rosetta Stone program, please read the following information carefully.

As the Air Force is drawing down (ending) the online Rosetta Stone program we are transitioning patrons to other language learning resources such as Tell Me More, Transparent Language, Pimsleur Collections and materials that are available for check out at the Library.

If you have any questions please feel free to stop by the Circulation desk and/or call us at 623-856-7191. Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Attention Readers and Patrons

Please note that any blogs, comments, links, etc posted here or on any of our social media websites - Facebook, Twitter or Blogspot - do not reflect the ideas, opinions or actions of the United States Military, Air Force, Government or of the 56th Fighter Wing.

Thank you.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A Midsummer Knight's Read - Children's Summer Reading Program

A Midsummer Knight's Read begins on June 23rd @ 0900 - 1015 and runs every Thursday morning at the same time ending on July 28th.

This propgram is for children ages 3-12. Younger children are welcome to come and enjoy the entertainment, however none of the selected incentives or prizes are suitable for children younger than 3.

Week 1: The kick off will feature members of the Society of Creative Anachronism

Week 2: Puppet show by the Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Week 3: Face painting and a craft

Week 4: Story time with BG Harris followed by a craft

Week 5: Story time with Miss Q followed by a craft

Week 6: The Grand Finale includes a magic show, food, fun & prizes.

Sign ups start in mid-May, hope to see a lot of smiling faces this summer!
As always, call 623-856-7191 if you have any questions.

Adult & Teen Summer Reading Program

Read or listen to 3 books and enter to win prizes in the Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program.

Three books per entry - limit three entries per person. Please submit all entries at the Circulation Desk in the Library.

The reading program starts June 1st and runs through August 31st. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Library at (623) 856-7191