If you have a Google account you can customize your Google start page by using “iGoogle”.  Add tabs, change themes, and add gadgets to you page including weather, TV guide news and more.  If you are using the tools Google Docs or Calendar you can add a feeds to iGoogle to see your a list of your documents or your schedule for the day.    A library volunteer created a gadget for the library catalog. To add gadgets click on “Add Stuff” link and browse or search for the gadget and click on the “Add it now” button.  Search Indian Prairie Library Catalog to find and add the catalog search gadget to your page.  The library offers a class to learn iGoogle, check the latest newsletter for class offerings.

If you use Avery labels follow these simple steps to create labels in Microsoft Word.

1. Go to Avery.com
2. Select  the Templates & Software tab
3. Choose Templates
4. Enter the Label # in the Search box
5. Fill-in the information
6. Download the label template as a Word document.

You can also download for free Avery Wizard for Microsoft Office software which provides simple step-by-step instructions to format and print Avery labels, business cards  and more.  Rich

Bad weather, too cold or just don’t  have the time to stop in and visit us this busy time of year .  In the comforts of your home you can log in to your library account to renew materials, reserve an item and pay fines.  Go to the library’s Website and click on “My Account” on the top navigation bar.  You can also search our premium subscription Websites.  Here are a few tips in case you have problems accessing your account.

- Barcode- This is the number that starts with 21946 on your library card.  Enter the complete barcode with no spaces.

-Pin-  Needs to be at least 5 characters long and is made of any combination of letters and/or numbers.

• When creating your pin you’ll need to type in your pin two more times for verification.
• If you forgot your pin you’ll need to call the library to reset it so you can create a new one)

Browser error messages:

• Security certificate expired- Depending on your browser you may need to restore your browsing settings.  In Internet Explorer 8 go to tools, then internet options, advanced setting- click on the restore advance setting button.

Please contact the library at 630-887-8760 for further assistance.

With lower prices, more content, and lots of media hype eReaders and digital audio players (mp3 and iPods) are becoming the preferred way to read or listen to books especially for mobile users.   Checkout an ebook or audio book from the library’s 24/7 digital eMediaLibrary collection .  Learn more.