What’s New
Computer Classes
April 29, 2008
May 6 and 13 Basic Computer Skills
May 20 Creating a Yahoo! Email Account
June 10 Travel Search Engines and Websites
June 17 Basic Microsoft Word
June 24 Basic Microsoft PowerPoint
Classes will be held at the Macedonia Family Resource Center.
Registration is required for all classes. Call 336-883-8544 for more
information. Classes are limited to 5 people.
Construction Begins!
April 17, 2008
Construction for the renovated High Point Public Library has begun. To view photos of our progress or see what the completed building will look like visit the "Track Our Progress" page.
NewsBank Newspaper Archives Now Available
April 15, 2008
The NewsBank Newspaper Archives are now available to all High Point Public Library card holders.
The NewsBank database offers access to historical newspapers as well as more current editions.
"Searchable American newspapers enable users to explore America's past. Available here: Early American Newspapers, Series 1, 1690-1876; Series 2, 1758-1922 and Series 3, 1829-1922."
"The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded."
Obtain a Password to Access NewsBank From Home
Give to Support the High Point Public Library
January 18, 2008
How can I contribute?
The Library Foundation is designed to collect donations that will create income and support the Library for years to come. By making a tax-deductible gift you can add your name to the growing list of donors who support the programs of the High Point Public Library. For your convenience the Foundation can accommodate the type of giving plan that works best for you, including:
• One-time donations
• Multi-year pledges
• Estate gifts that work with your current financial plans
• Gifts of appreciated stock for tax benefits
• Charitable remainder trusts or charitable gift
annuities that can increase your current income.
Download the Donation Card, which contains more detailed information as well as a form for submitting a donation.
If you have questions, please contact the Library Director, Kem Ellis at:
kem.ellis@highpointnc.gov
336-883-3694
The High Point Public Library Foundation,
P. O. Box 2530, High Point, NC 27261-2530.
Your Questions Answered:
I thought the taxes I pay that go to the library were enough!
Nearly 95% of the Library’s annual budget comes from your
taxes. This money provides the essentials, including a trained
staff, appealing collections, engaging programs and a safe and
attractive building. In other words, these funds meet the basic
needs of library users but do not allow us to address new
demands and higher expectations.
I’ve heard that before long everyone will have a computer with
high speed Internet access at home, and libraries may even
become obsolete.
More than 1,000 people visit the library every day, and thousands
use our computers every month. Currently, less than half of High
Point households have a computer, and even fewer have highspeed
Internet. The public library bridges the digital divide for
those who need access to the web but don’t have a computer
of their own. The Foundation will be key in helping us continue our
mission through both new technology and traditional methods.
There isn’t really a need for the library to expand its role in the
community—is there?
A strong, vibrant and vital public library with outstanding
collections, cutting edge technology and creative programs
for people of all ages makes High Point a much better place
for us to live, work and raise a family. The Foundation will
play an essential role in enabling the library to achieve its
own mission and further that of the City’s.
Live Homework Help
October 31, 2007
"A real, expert tutor is just a click away. With a quick algebra question, or an advanced chemistry concept, a student can be getting help online from a certified, professional tutor in minutes."
Features:
- Supports grade levels 4 - 12 (Including Intro to College level courses).
- Ability to share files with your tutor.
- Tutors are carefully screened experts, and include certified teachers, college professors, undergraduates from accredited universities and professionals.
- Spanish option available.
- Accessible from your home computer with your library card.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday from 4:00pm - 10:00pm
This service requires you to enter your library card barcode for access from home, or access it from any public computer in the library without a library card.