Juvenile Books available through Overdrive online
What do the books Girl to Girl, Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star, National Geographic Kids: Lucky Leopards, and Big Nate Makes the Grade have in common? Along with almost 300 more titles, they are available for Westchester Township residents to download via Westchester Public Library’s virtual library for kids from Overdrive.
Overdrive is the library’s online collection of e-books and audiobooks available for digital download. Through Overdrive patrons who are residents of the township are able to check out and download e-books and audiobooks directly to devices. Originally available only to adults, the library expanded its offerings a while back to include both young adult and juvenile titles. Depending on the title, books will be available in either e-book or audiobook format or both.
Access Westchester Public Library for Kids by going to wpl.lib.overdrive.com or visit the library’s homepage – wpl.lib.in.us – and click on the virtual library link. Click the button for the digital collection for kids and find 270 e-books for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 as well as 30 audiobooks. Fiction, non-fiction, and picture books – kids can find the books they enjoy and parents can find books by reading level.
Check out up to 10 books at a time for a week or two for listening or reading. The book files become unplayable after the load period expires, so there are no late fees! A WPL library card is necessary for check out, and the library account must be in good standing.
For more information, call the Audio-Visual Department at 916-7696, extension 1118.
Choosing the Right Computer Class at Thomas Library
Bits and Bytes will continue at Westchester Public Library with Choosing the Right Computer. Choosing the Right Computer will take place in the computer classroom located in the Serials/Automation Department on the second floor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, on Tuesday, November 25, from 6-8 pm. Registration is underway.
To reserve your spot, visit or call the Serials Department or register online at http://www.wpl.lib.in.us/. Click on the Bits and Bytes link. The class is free of charge.
Whether you are getting ready to purchase your first computer, are getting ready to upgrade, or are giving one as a gift, this informative class will explain what to look for as far as hardware features, operating systems, and software when purchasing a new computer.
For more information or to reserve your spot in the Choosing the Right Computer class, please call the Serials/Automation Department at 926-7696, extension 1125.
Library to Close for Thanksgiving
Both branches of Westchester Public Library, the Library Service Center and the Westchester Township History Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving. Library buildings will reopen Friday, November 28, and will resume regular hours. The office of the Westchester Township Trustee will also be closed on November 27.
Thomas Library, located at 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, is open Monday-Friday from 9 am – 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am-5 pm and Sunday from 1-5 pm. Hageman Library, located at 100 Francis St., Porter, is open Monday-Friday from 9 am-5 pm, Saturday from 1-5 pm and is closed on Sunday. The Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton, is open as needed for meetings. The Westchester Township History Museum, housed in the Brown Mansion at 700 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton, is open Wednesday-Sunday 1-5 pm or by appointment.
For more information, please call the library at 926-7696.