The Three Rivers Storytelling Festival is just one day away. There is still time to register for one of the Friday workshops, ($35 per person per workshop) or the Stories and Lunch for Seniors ($10). On Friday you can also bring your kids or a whole gang of kids to free morning or afternoon story sessions just for the 6-12 year old crowd. Check the schedule at www.3rstf.org.
Be there for story concerts on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm in the big tent out under the stars. (Evenings can be cool, so bring a sweater.) Let Michael Parent, Kim Weitkamp, Charles Kiernan, and Lyn Ford captivate you with their stories. The evening concerts and all-day story sessions on Saturday are free.
You don't have to go to Jonesborough for top-notch storytelling. It is right here in your back yard on August 7 and 8.
Thanks to Kathy Marion-Wood for sharing this information!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Generations on Line
You may enjoy knowing about this software making the Internet easier for older adults who would not otherwise be comfortable.
Generations on Line is a national nonprofit with a mission of simplifying the Internet and email for older adults through a unique web-based tutorial. Our software is used in over 1400 facilities in 49 states; over 600 of the facilities being libraries. We are offered to seniors in library systems throughout the country; such as Dayton Metro Library System, Queens Library in NY, Philadelphia Free Library, Miami-Dade Library System and more.
IBM recently funded the translation of our software into Spanish. If you desire to access the Spanish version as well, it can be added on for a nominal fee.
DID YOU KNOW THAT:
Only 37% of those over the age of 65 go online. (Pew 2008)
The Internet is fast becoming the access to resources and those seniors unable to use the Internet are being left behind.
Generations on Line (GoL) is a self-teaching tutorial software that simplifies computer basics as an introduction to the Internet. It was designed with a librarian and is specifically created for reluctant, intimidated seniors.
GoL has introduced over 35,000 novice elders to the Internet.
GoL is in over 1400 facilities in 49 states and Canada, including over 600 libraries.
GoL is the winner of the 2002 American Society on Aging/MetLife MindAlert Award.
Generations on Line is a national nonprofit organization
The one-time cost to centers for a site license is $350, which allows the software to be used on all computers located at one site, for an unlimited number of users. Thereafter the annual maintenance fee for the site is $100.
Generations on Line is a national nonprofit with a mission of simplifying the Internet and email for older adults through a unique web-based tutorial. Our software is used in over 1400 facilities in 49 states; over 600 of the facilities being libraries. We are offered to seniors in library systems throughout the country; such as Dayton Metro Library System, Queens Library in NY, Philadelphia Free Library, Miami-Dade Library System and more.
IBM recently funded the translation of our software into Spanish. If you desire to access the Spanish version as well, it can be added on for a nominal fee.
DID YOU KNOW THAT:
Only 37% of those over the age of 65 go online. (Pew 2008)
The Internet is fast becoming the access to resources and those seniors unable to use the Internet are being left behind.
Generations on Line (GoL) is a self-teaching tutorial software that simplifies computer basics as an introduction to the Internet. It was designed with a librarian and is specifically created for reluctant, intimidated seniors.
GoL has introduced over 35,000 novice elders to the Internet.
GoL is in over 1400 facilities in 49 states and Canada, including over 600 libraries.
GoL is the winner of the 2002 American Society on Aging/MetLife MindAlert Award.
Generations on Line is a national nonprofit organization
The one-time cost to centers for a site license is $350, which allows the software to be used on all computers located at one site, for an unlimited number of users. Thereafter the annual maintenance fee for the site is $100.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Health Care Resources Guide for Uninsured and Underinsured
A resource from the Allegheny County Health Department with the assistance of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services: Health Care Resources Guide for Uninsured and Underinsured.
UNC Institute on Aging Information Center | Recent PubAlerts Highlights
These a few of the great resources from the UNC Institute on Aging Information Center recent PubAlerts which includes new publications reflecting the interests of the North Carolina Collaboration on Lifelong Learning and Engagement.
To subscribe to PubAlert.
Partnership for a Nation of Learners: Joining forces, creating value. Institute of Museum and Library Services (June 2009, .pdf format, 54p.)
Engaging baby boomers and their offspring as volunteers: The Californian way. Stacey Aldrich. APLIS. 2009 Jun; 22(2): 89-90.
Volunteerism, health, and civic engagement among older adults. Gottlieb BH; Gillespie AA. Canadian Journal on Aging. 2008 Winter; 27(4): 399-406.
"Senior spaces," the library place for baby boomers and older adults. Allan M. Kleiman. Interface. 2009 Spring; 31(2): 12.
Our changing users: The aging of the population. Danielle H. M. King. Interface. 2009 Winter; 31(1).
Retention begins before day one: Orientation and socialization in libraries.
Connie Chapman. New Library World. 2009; 110(3/4): 122-135.
Older workers on the move: Recareering in later life. Richard W. Johnson, Janette Kawachi, and Eric K. Lewis. AARP (April 2009, .pdf format, 70p.)
To subscribe to PubAlert.
Partnership for a Nation of Learners: Joining forces, creating value. Institute of Museum and Library Services (June 2009, .pdf format, 54p.)
Engaging baby boomers and their offspring as volunteers: The Californian way. Stacey Aldrich. APLIS. 2009 Jun; 22(2): 89-90.
Volunteerism, health, and civic engagement among older adults. Gottlieb BH; Gillespie AA. Canadian Journal on Aging. 2008 Winter; 27(4): 399-406.
"Senior spaces," the library place for baby boomers and older adults. Allan M. Kleiman. Interface. 2009 Spring; 31(2): 12.
Our changing users: The aging of the population. Danielle H. M. King. Interface. 2009 Winter; 31(1).
Retention begins before day one: Orientation and socialization in libraries.
Connie Chapman. New Library World. 2009; 110(3/4): 122-135.
Older workers on the move: Recareering in later life. Richard W. Johnson, Janette Kawachi, and Eric K. Lewis. AARP (April 2009, .pdf format, 70p.)
Create Together | Gallery Exhibit and Celebration, August 9
You are invited to attend an upcoming gallery exhibit and celebration for Create Together: An Intergenerational Art Program hosted this summer at 4 libraries! All displayed art created by participants in a six-week intergenerational art experience with local artists.
Celebrate with participants and hosting libraries
Andrew Bayne Memorial Library,
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side,
Moon Township Public Library and
Whitehall Public Library
at the Brew House Association’s Space 101 Gallery.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2 to 5 PM
Space 101 Gallery
The Brew House Association
2100 Mary Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Join us at 3:30 PM for recognitions and acknowledgements.
Bring family and friends! All displayed art created by participants in this intergenerational art experience and by participating teaching artists.
The Brew House is located in the heart of the historic South Side of Pittsburgh, three blocks south of E. Carson Street, on the corner of 21st St. and Mary St. It is next to UPMC Southside Hospital and directly behind the giant grey clock. Bus Routes include: 51 A, B, C, D, 54C, 59U.
Celebrate with participants and hosting libraries
Andrew Bayne Memorial Library,
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side,
Moon Township Public Library and
Whitehall Public Library
at the Brew House Association’s Space 101 Gallery.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2 to 5 PM
Space 101 Gallery
The Brew House Association
2100 Mary Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Join us at 3:30 PM for recognitions and acknowledgements.
Bring family and friends! All displayed art created by participants in this intergenerational art experience and by participating teaching artists.
The Brew House is located in the heart of the historic South Side of Pittsburgh, three blocks south of E. Carson Street, on the corner of 21st St. and Mary St. It is next to UPMC Southside Hospital and directly behind the giant grey clock. Bus Routes include: 51 A, B, C, D, 54C, 59U.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Geek the Library
OCLC with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched Geek the Library, a community-based public awareness campaign designed to highlight the vital role of public libraries for individuals and communities, and raise awareness about the critical funding issues they face.
What do you geek?
What do you geek?
Health Care Resources Guide for Uninsured and Underinsured
The Allegheny County Health Department with the assistance of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services has added Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse resources to their Health Care Resources Guide for Uninsured and Underinsured. The guide can be downloaded for copy and distribution from at www.achd.net.
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