Posted in Library Programs, Senior, tagged seniors, travel on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 | No Comments »
One great thing about libraries is how they can open up the world for people. Tomorrow the Albany Library offers a program about Elderhostel, a nonprofit travel organizer for older adults and their families that does the same thing. The presenters, experienced Elderhostel “ambassadors,” will talk about their travels, share pictures, and answer questions about [...]
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This column appeared in the Journal on November 23, 2007. Past columns can be read at juliewinkelstein.com
“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
In the last couple of weeks, I have been reminded again about the importance of public libraries in providing access to modern technology – [...]
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Posted in Libraries, Senior on Thursday, September 6, 2007 | No Comments »
Part of my job is to promote services for older adults at the library. That’s why I watched a Webcast called “Understanding Today’s Boomer Library Consumer” this week. According to the instructor, those of us born during the Baby Boom (1946-1964) tend to think of ourselves as being 15 years younger than we are (although [...]
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Posted in News, Senior on Monday, July 23, 2007 | No Comments »
At our Monday drop-in knitting class, knitters are making hats for children and blankets for kittens and puppies. Here is a photograph of Nettie with some of the beautiful blankets she has knitted for kittens.
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