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. “They get this list at home once a month and if you (find a book you like, based on inputted data) click on the library link and see if it's avail- able," Ms Sword said. For people who still love the sound of a book’s spine cracking openvfor’ the first time, the library still has those, as well as an e-mail alert program called Next Reads. The consumer health portal has information on more than 1,000 drug journals and 2,700 patient fact sheets. For example, Career Cruising proâ€" vides information on potential careers via a questionnaire and has jobâ€" searching capabilities across Canada “People hear electronic and think Intemet," Ms Sword said. “And what people don’t realize is that I’m talking about credible sources all packaged together so you don’t have to do the Wild West search.” The willingness to ofier more than just printed books enables the library to broaden its reach. For example, visually impaired residents can enjoy the latest Stephen King release right along with sighted people because it is also available in an audio for- mat, while people who are not that mobile, don’t have to worry about getting to the library to borrow a book because they can download it for free onto their computer through the net-library. Other electronic offerings include everything from the catalogue to auto repair manuals, career information and consumer reports. ' However, instead of fearing the e~book, libraries, including Whitchumh-Stouffville, embraced them and provide them alongside the old-school paperbacks. The library _al§o offers books on CD and some titles can be down- loaded to _an MP3 player. There are also a lot of electroni- cally-based offerings such as e- books, which are electronic text- based books read on a computer or handheld device. When they were introduced a few years back, they were lamented as a major blow to the library system. Yes, there are lots of printed books to be found in the library, but they are not just the out-of-date-the- minuteâ€"theyâ€"are-written reference books, there are Current best sellers and oldies but goodies â€" fiction and nonâ€"fiction. ' “In bad econémic “times, library use increases,” Ms Sword said. “'Ihe bad times may have brought them in, but when times get better we don't lose them because they realize what a good thing we have.” was up 27 per cent this past sum- mer, according to the Ontario library Association. Locally, circulation has increased eight per cent from 104,802 in 2008 (January to August) to 114,038 dur- ing the same time span this year. Participation in the summer reading progmm jumped by 13.4 per cent. -books big at library October is Canadian Public Library Month and Oct 19 to 25 is amoebme ntarioford.ca Winter tires altow for better traction. handling, and braking on snow and ice. This Improved grip allows for 23% shortev stopping distance versus all-se’ason fires, GET A NO EXTRA CHARGE WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE FROM YOUR ONTARIO FORD STORE WITH THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ALL 2009 AND 2010 FOCUS, ESCAPE, OR FUSION. NO EXTRA CHARGE NO EXTRA CHARGE 4 WINTER TIRES TIRE PRESSURE Ir [Ines allow for bettm treasuer hawking m 2010 RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW Canada’s Best Selling Compact SUV“ $21,999 Safety package Includes select brand name winter tires, winter rlms, end a tire pressure mohltorlng system 2010 Ford Escape XLT OWN FOR ONLY offer eicludes height HURRY IN FOR YOUR NO EXTRA CHARGE WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE. ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMIER 13"" FROM YOUR ONTARIO FORD STORE The Wtchurch-Stouflville Public Library is at 30 Burkhold- er St., Stouflville. Call 905-642- Ontario Public Library Week. Thus system will warn you if your tires requxre mllatnon Proper inflation ensures a longer life for your mes Improves fuel-economy, and allows them to perform optnmally and safely. Protect your dominum or chrome wheels and mstall wmter rims. They‘re designed by Ford engineers to fit your Ford vehncle perfecfly. FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON SAFETY. SO WE DIDN'T. READ(7323) or go to whitchurch- fibmryomca Events include: Food for Hues OR GET $17869 3.99% ONL‘ Me. I mth financed over 72 months with $0 Down. 0% 533$ 2010 Ford Fuslon SE OWN FOR ONLY RCNASE "” '° auAucmc On Host 2010 Fusicn models. offer excludes freight Mont?“ Bring in an overdue item and a non-perishable food item and charges for this item will be waived. I «manual/100mm)" . sommuaufloomuny) MMPOMM.MMIBISH