Janna Matthies
Writers' Workshop
"Writing for Children: My Journy to Publication"
Wednesday, October 5th
7:00 p.m.
Join Indianapolis author, Janna Matthies, in the Library Meeting Room as she discusses the ins and outs of writing for children and her own experience forging a career as a published picture book author. Learn how she comes up with story ideas, fits writing into her busy family schedule, nurtures creativity, and manages the business side of writing during this workshop.
Ms. Matthies grew up in Middletown, Ohio and now lives with her family in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her most recent book is The Goodbye Cancer Garden (2011) about how a young family copes when mom is diagnosed with cancer. The Goodbye Cancer Garden received a starred review from School Library Journal. Matthies is currently at work on a novel and several picture books.
As promised earlier this year, our patrons who own a Kindle can now download free ebooks from the Wright Library Digital Collection to their device. (Read the annoucement here.) The newly Kindle-compatible ebooks can be read not only on Kindles, but using any Kindle app whether for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, etc. or the Kindle Cloud Reader. Nearly all ebooks in the Ohio Ebook Project (the location of Wright Library's Digital Collection) are now Kindle compatible, but this development is still in its beta phase, so there may be the occasional hiccup.
To download Kindle-compatible ebooks, search the Wright Library catalog or the Ohio Ebook Project to find an available title. Check out the title in the usual manner by adding it to your cart, then confirming the check out. Once the title is checked out it will display with a "Get for Kindle" link. Clicking the link will take you to Amazon.com where you will need to sign with your Amazon account information. If you do not have an Amazon account, it is a simple process to create an account.
Once you are signed in, simply click "Get library book". You will be asked to which device or app you are downloading the ebook. Select the appropriate one (you may have to install an app if this it is not already installed) and Amazon will sync with it. When you use your Kindle or Kindle app the title will display. Please note that downloading occurs only over a Wi-Fi wireless connection and not over a 3G connection.
Please look for further news and information concerning library ebooks for Kindle, including demonstration programs that will take you through the process.
“Happy Homemaker Cindy”
presents
BULK COOKING CLASS
Domestic Saving Specialist Cindy Ewing will demonstrate how to incorporate bulk cooking into your busy life with easy tips and family friendly recipes.
Saturday, September 24th
2-4 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Advance registration is required.
Please contact the Reference Department at 294-7171
or by email - reference@wrightlibrary.org
Cindy Ewing is a domestic saving specialist,
coupon pro, blogger and workshop leader.
Her popular website is www.happyhomemakercindy.com.
