By Jacquie Owens
Adult Services Librarian
Looking for things do during the days of long nights and less sunshine? In addition to all the great books we’ve been adding to the shelves, did you know about these offerings?
Vinyl collection and turntables
Itching to hear that special sound of the past? BPL has a new Bluetooth turntable and the records to play on it. From Queens of the Stone Age, Bon Iver and Led Zeppelin to Paul Simon’s “Graceland,” “Purple Rain” by Prince and David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust,” check out both the record player and the vinyl and listen to the difference.
Chromebooks
Oh no, your computer died! Don’t worry, BPL has an answer.
We have Chromebooks equipped with a hotspot connection that is plug and play, just in time to return those too-small pants or gag gifts to the online store. We have 10 Chromebooks that can be borrowed for three weeks.
Pop-up books
BPL has special pop-up books geared towards children and young adults from fairytales to Shakespeare, “Star Wars” to “Harry Potter” and planetariums. If you want to make your own pop-up books, we have books to teach you how.
TV series on DVD
Addicted to an old TV series and can’t find it on a streaming service or they’re asking you to pay? BPL has many older TV series and access to many more through the Onondaga County Public Library System. We have family fare like “Ozzie and Harriet” or “7th Heaven,” action like “24,” thrillers like “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” or the classic “Twilight Zone,” cartoons like “Animaniacs” or “Looney Tunes,” or mysteries like “Murder, She Wrote.” Find it here!
Another kind of fun: Launchpads
If you haven’t tried a Launchpad, you are in for a treat. These pre-loaded tablets are full of games and knowledge, depending on which one you pick. Each Launchpad focuses on a subject. For children there’s the ABCs, math, music, and Dr. Seuss. Young adults can prepare for the SAT or ACT, enjoy brain games, crosswords, sudoku, or sports strategy; and adults can learn about healthy habits, learn another language, or study U.S. law.
Get it all at the Baldwinsville Public Library by ordering through the BPL catalog or call the library to make an appointment to come in, order curbside delivery or pick it up in our vestibule. Call 315-635-5631 or see our website at bville.lib.ny.us.
