Hampden Free Public Libraryhttp://hampden-library.org/Copyright Hampden Free Public LibrarysNewsHampden residents! Did you know that you have a "Virtual Library" at your fingertips?Public libraries in Western Massachusetts have a tremendous resource available to their patrons that is FREE and AVAILABLE 24/7. Audiobooks, videos and ebooks are available in digital format on the web! All you have to do is use your C/WMARS library card to download thousands of titles to your computer, your MP3 player, your iPod, or another portable device. Some items are even available to burn to CD-ROM (copyright restrictions apply to many titles). And the best part is, you don't have to worry about damaging books or disks, there are no overdue fines since you have nothing to return, and you can do everything from the comfort of your own home or office. Want to learn more? Talk to a Hampden staff member or visit the C/WMARS Digital Website today!_______________ THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN SUMMER READING 2008!WILD READS @ YOUR LIBRARY CLICK HERE to read all about our terrific six weeks with the children of Hampden. PHOTOS too! DID YOU KNOW...??? Libraries are not just about lending books! We offer a warm welcome and lots of direction and support. Our services are FREE and our online databases are among the best, most reliable research tools available through the Internet today. Click here to go to the new web site for Massachusetts Libraries, where you can find library locations, hours, services and a large number of useful databases for almost every research topic.HOMEWORK HELPMassAnswers is an innovative, 24/7 service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time, right here on the Internet, from reference staff at some of the best libraries across Massachusetts and the nation. Click here to access MassAnswers.Are you or is someone you know visually impaired?Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, provides free accessible library services to Massachusetts residents who cannot use traditional print due to visual, physical or reading disabilities. The materials are mailed directly to the patron's front door and returned through the mail. For more information, click here to access the Perkins Library online or call them at 1-800-852-3133. For information on how Hampden Public Library can also assist with any with braille and talking book needs, please call us at 566-3047.THIS DAY IN HISTORYClick here to see a moment in American history from the Library of Congress (this changes daily).THIS DAY IN POETRYClick here for a featured poem from Poetry Daily (this changes daily).THIS DAY IN LITERATUREClick here for a look at what happened on this date in the world of books (this changes daily). Click on this button to go to the Western Massachusetts Library System web page NEW! Check out MY OWN CAFE, a cool Teen LinkCourtesy of the Southeastern Massachusetts Library System. sc_project=3800410; sc_invisible=1; sc_partition=40; sc_security="24e50618"; sc_text=2; Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:20:00 +0000http://hampden-library.org/home/welcome/http://hampden-library.org/home/welcome/