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  • Teens can get ready for college or a career with a leg up from the Library

    Teens can get ready for college or a career with a leg up from the Library

    Written by Kelly Sheehy, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library

    With COVID-19 still keeping us all at a social distance for the time being, Teen Librarians from across our Library system put their heads together to help connect teens with college and career readiness resources as they graduate, move into summer employment, or think about college.

    Teen Librarians Jacob Glemaker and Michelle Kanis, unable to meet with students in person due to the pandemic, compiled several lists of quick links and tutorial videos so teens can explore and get connected to useful information.

    “We hope that teens from all over our Library system will learn about new digital resources like OhioMeansJobs in order to map out potential career paths, explore different career choices, and also look at local colleges that will help them achieve these goals of breaking int degree or certificate programs,” said Glemaker.  “John Lortie, Teen Librarian at the Anderson Branch, compiled a list of digital tours for colleges in Ohio. This is great for students who were thinking about physically touring a school, but could not because of the pandemic.  This way they are still able to learn about what options are available to them.”

    Check out these helpful resources they compiled, with the assistance of Teen Librarians throughout the Library system:

    Education Resources

    Guide to Planning High School Courses  

    College Resources 

    Virtual College Visits

    Ohio Technical Center Programs 

    Community Resources

    Career Resources 

    Get Your First Job, presented by Teen Librarians Liz Weigand and Lauren Smallwood

    8 Red Flags Employers See on Your Résumé 

    Career Clusters

    OhioMeansJobs Quick Links to Resources

    Guide to Budgeting

    Guide to Researching Occupations 

    Guide to Résumés 

    Job Readiness Guide  

    Job Search Log  

    Transferrable Skills Checklist

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  • Events at the Library

    Events at the Library

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    Sunday, May 10, 2020 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    •Sunday, May 10: Retro Technology – https://bit.ly/3cXBoSu

    •Monday, May 11: J.R.R. Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

    •Tuesday, May 12: Tabletop Games…

    Registration is open

    Introduction to Finding Grants, Virtual Class

    Monday, May 11, 2020 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Downtown Main Library

    (click “View More” to register)

    Introduction to Finding Grants examines the characteristics of a successful grant seeking nonprofit organization, introduces the basic concepts and practices in grant seeking, and discusses how to use the Foundation Directory Online Professional database to find…

    Storytime at Home On Demand

    Monday, May 11, 2020 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

    Virtual Event

    Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.

    Registration is open

    ESOL for Everyone

    Monday, May 11, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Virtual Event

    No matter what level you are, come take part in a host of different activities aimed at improving your conversational English.  The group will meet using Zoom and the first eight people registered will receive login directions a day before the session.  Make sure that you have a strong Wi-Fi signal and register today.  We are looking into adding additional sessions in the coming weeks.

    For more information contact us at 513-369-6962.

    Cincinnati Observatory Presents…

    Monday, May 11, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Virtual Event

    Join Dean Regas from the Cincinnati Observatory for a special live event.

    Watch the stream live by visiting our Library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CincyLibrary

    Job Search Focus Group – Free Webinars

    Monday, May 11, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Virtual Event

    Every Monday at 12 noon Brought to you by our workforce development partners at the Job Search Focus Group, a group for professionals in career transition in Cincinnati!  JSFG offers weekly Monday noon live webinars. Please join us from your PC, Mac, iOS or Android at 12pm on Mondays.  https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1495272750.

    If your computer does not have a microphone, or for audio only, call in at (470) 869-2200. Meeting ID: 149 527 2750…

    Storytime at Home Live

    Monday, May 11, 2020 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

    Virtual Event

    Join us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. for live storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians!

    cinlib.org/storytimelive

    Lunch & Learn: JobNow

    Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

    Virtual Event

    Join us for this three week “Lunch & Learn” series, presented on Facebook Live. We will point you in the right direction to the free library online resources to help with landing that new job. The sessions will cover writing resumes, job interviews and career resources that are just a click away.  Each session will be 30 minutes and include a question & answer segment at the end of each presentation.

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    Virtual EventsLive events, recorded videos and more!

    Job Help with the Library

    The Library has many services and resources to help you find a job! Visit our Job Help webpage for details.

    Visit Our Ebranch Use your Library card to get instant access to digital books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, research, and more.

    My Librarian Our online My Librarian service is now taking one-on-one appointments to help with job applications, resume writing, filing for unemployment, small business assistance, and much more.

    Book Hook Up Need a good book to read while we’re all at home? We’re glad you asked–suggesting reading recommendations is one of our favorite things to do! Just tell us a little bit about your reading interests and our staff will send you a list of 3 eBooks or eAudiobooks chosen just for you!

    Library FAQs While we’re closed, due dates will be suspended so you won’t incur fines on any material you have checked out. See our full list of FAQs for additional information about Library services during this closure.


  • Virtual Events brought to you by the Library

    Virtual Events brought to you by the Library

     

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    • Sunday, May 3: Solar System
    • Monday, May 4: Star Wars I, II, III (May the Fourth be With You!)
    • Tuesday, May 5: May the Sith Be With You…

    Storytime at Home On Demand

    10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Virtual Event
    Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    Job Search Focus Group – Free Webinars

    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Every Monday at 12 noon Brought to you by our workforce development partners at the Job Search Focus Group, a group for professionals in career transition in Cincinnati!  JSFG offers weekly Monday noon live webinars. Please join us from your PC, Mac, iOS or Android at 12pm on Mondays.  https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1495272750.
    If your computer does not have a microphone, or for audio only, call in at (470) 869-2200. Meeting ID: 149 527 2750.

    • April 13  Chuck Proudfit, “Managing Emotions”

    Storytime at Home Live with Dean Regas

    7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us for a special live storytime with guest storyteller astronomer Dean Regas from the Cincinnati Observatory.

    cinlib.org/storytimelive

    Storytime at Home On Demand

    10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Virtual Event
    Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    Lunch & Learn: JobNow

    12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us for this three week “Lunch & Learn” series, presented on Facebook Live. We will point you in the right direction to the free library online resources to help with landing that new job. The sessions will cover writing resumes, job interviews and career resources that are just a click away.  Each session will be 30 minutes and include a question & answer segment at the end of each presentation.
    • May 5     Resumes

    Storytime at Home On Demand

    10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Virtual Event
    Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    • Wednesday, May 6: Star Wars IV
    • Thursday, May 7: Star Wars V
    • Friday, May 8: Star Wars IV…

    Storytime at Home Live

    7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. for live storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians!

    cinlib.org/storytimelive

    Virtual Pleasant Ridge Book Club: The Keeper of Lost Things

    7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Pleasant Ridge Branch
    Join our Zoom discussion about The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.  Please register to receive an email invitation to this online event.  You will need to create a Zoom account and if you are accessing Zoom on your phone you will need to download the Zoom app first.  Copies of the novel are available through the Library’s Hoopla subscription.

    Storytime at Home On Demand

    10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Virtual Event
    Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    • Thursday, May 7: Star Wars V
    • Friday, May 8: Star Wars IV
    • Saturday, May 9: Star Wars VII, VIII, IX…

    Lunch & Learn: HelpNow

    12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us for this three week “Lunch & Learn” series, presented on Facebook Live. We will explore adult learning resources found in HelpNow, one of the Library’s online databases available free to all cardholders. Topics will include studying for a HSE (High School Equivalency) exam, US Citizenship resources, and help with Microsoft Office.  Each session will be 30 minutes and include a question & answer segment at the end of each presentation.
    • April 30  High School Equivalency Exam…

    Storytime at Home On Demand

    10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Virtual Event
    Are you missing storytime? Check out our library of virtual storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians! New videos are posted each weekday on the Library’s YouTube Channel.

    Daily Trivia Challenge

    12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event

    Challenge your family and friends to see who can score the highest in an assortment of trivia topics. This trivia challenge is designed for a teen audience.

    The Daily Trivia Challenge will run from Noon – 8 p.m., with a new topic each day! Click the link below to begin!

    • Friday, May 8: Star Wars IV
    • Saturday, May 9: Star Wars VII, VIII, IX
    • Sunday, May 10: Retro Technology

    Storytime at Home Live

    7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. for live storytimes featuring some of your favorite Children’s Librarians!

    cinlib.org/storytimelive