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The State of Library eBooks

Several years ago, a patron wrote the library with a question about ebook availability.

The email outlined the patron’s dismay at library ebook wait times.

Fueling that dismay was the fact that there were many titles that this patron wanted to read but they weren’t available in the ebook format at all.

We agree!

It was important to receive this email and to begin a dialog with a loyal patron about the ebook marketplace for libraries.

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Miner Recs Episode 61 Now Available!

On this episode, Dave, Jami, Tony and Joel celebrate Halloween by discussing three recent horror films and TV shows: Hereditary, Us and the third season of Stranger Things. Give it a listen in the player below:

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For more information about the podcast and the DPPL staff who make it, visit our podcast page.

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Celebrating 65 Years with the Friends of the Library

Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they're always there. 

- Unknown-

You may have seen folks straightening the shelves of the Book Nook, or carrying boxes of books into the mysterious room by the first floor drinking fountain.

We hope you have seen the grand banners advertising the semi-annual BOOK SALE!

But who are these mysterious and dedicated souls?

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Miner Recs Episode 60 Now Available!

On this episode, Dave, Jami, Tony and Joel discuss Spider-Man and recommend various forms of Spider-Man media, including the films Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Far From Home, the comic book series The Superior Spider-Man, the Playstation game Spider-Man and much more!

Interested in listening to more episodes of Miner Recs? You can subscribe with iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or on our Podomatic page.

For more information about the podcast and the DPPL staff who make it, visit our podcast page.