Pick up a (digital) book to get you through the winter weather
December is the time of year when travel and snow are common. Reading is a great activity to get you through this month, well or any month really. Curl up by the fire as the snow comes down outside, or pull out your favorite author to read on your long plane ride. But do you find yourself running out of books and don’t want to leave the house in the cold. Traditional books are far too heavy to lug from plane, to train, to automobile. No worries e-books are the solution for you and the whole family!
We offer lots of options for e-books that can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection. The New Mexico Library to Go eLibrary, and Hoopla both offer lots of choices for e-books. All you need is a library card to log on to both sites. The process is easy. Log in to the book site, borrows titles, then checkout. Once the book is downloaded to your device you can read it anywhere. The book will come off or your device when it is due back. No late fees, or lost books to worry about.
Still not sure if e-books are for you? Another reason e-books may be better for you than traditional books are the options that they offer. Do you find that large type books are better for your eyes but can’t always find the titles you are looking for? Well any e-book title you find can be customized to your reading needs. Text size can be increased, spacing of lines can be changed. Some devices even offer the chance to change font color, and style.
E-books are also great for young reluctant readers. They have more in common with an e-reader. They are like other electronic devices that they use all the time, smartphones and iPad to name a few. TumbleBooks also make the books come alive. They offer an option where the books are read aloud along with pictures, and movement. The only requirement is an internet connection. There is no download option available.
Another great reason to choose e-books they let you have a full library at your fingertips. New Mexico Library to Go our eLibrary lets you checkout five items at a time and have seven items on hold. You also have the option to choose a due date. Choose between seven, fourteen or twenty one day checkouts on books, and audios.
Not sure if we have the titles you are looking for? Just recently we purchased more titles for our e-collection. Both adult and children’s titles were purchased. Looking for a good mystery try Passenger to Frankfurt by Agatha Christie. Or take a walk on the wild side and read Grey by E.L James, don’t worry no one will ever know! Another perk of an e-book.
But e-readers are more complicated than a traditional book. Don’t worry electronic devices often come with a learning curve but we are here to help you. Stop by or call the reference desk and they can set up a one-on-one appointment for you. A staff member will sit down with you and walk you through all of your questions and concerns. They can show you how to use your device. Also, they can take you through the whole process of checking out an e-book and downloading it to your device. Afraid that after you leave the library all this new knowledge will be gone when you have to attempt this task at home? We even have step by step guides typed up you can take with you.
Traditional books will always be loved and hold a special spot in our hearts. But e-books are worth giving a chance. They have different benefits and can sometimes be the best choice when it comes to your reading needs. These are just a few of the reasons to try an e-book today. For more reasons and information about e-books check out the resources below or contact us today.
This article originally appeared on Carlsbad Current-Argus: Pick up a (digital) book to get you through the winter weather
