Check out the latest addition to our online lineup. Freegal allows you to download or stream music using your library card and pin. 

Freegal Music

PreSchool Storytime Wednesday at 10:30am:

 March 16th St. Patrick Day stories followed by a St. Patrick’s Day Tie craft 

Saturday the 19^th at 9am  Join us as we Walk the Links 5K for charity, sponsored by Village of Ruidoso Public Library and Parks & Rec Department. Bring a can of food to cover your entry and help out the Lincoln County Food Bank.

StubHub:
StubHub is one of the world's largest online marketplaces for buying or selling tickets to live events near you. Just pick your event, pick your seats, and pay; your tickets should arrive shortly! You can also sell off tickets that you don't want or need, and even donate the proceeds to charity!

Link to StubHub course:
https://techboomers.com/p/stubhub

How to download, install, and use the Overdrive app

Want to take the library materials that you borrow from Overdrive almost anywhere?  The Overdrive app will let you enjoy them on the go, on your PC or your mobile device.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/overdrive-app 

Huffington Post course

Learn your way around this news aggregation website with breaking stories and insightful perspectives from trusted journalists and experts in all walks of life.
Course link: https://techboomers.com/p/huffington-post

What is an Internet browsing history, and what is a web cache?

Both an Internet browsing history and a web cache keep track of your online activity, though in different ways.  We'll explain what they do, and why they matter for privacy.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/what-is-cache-browsing-history 

PreSchool Storytime Wednesday at 10:30am:

 March 9th: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show  with a craft: Billy Goat Tube Puppet.

How to use antivirus software

Antivirus software is a key tool in protecting your computer from Internet threats.  We'll show you how to keep it updated and active, and how to scan manually if you need to.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/use-antivirus-software

PreSchool Story time Wednesday the 2nd at 10:30am:

We will have a Three Little Pigs Puppet Show followed by a Three Little Pigs Paper Dolls craft. 

Saturday the 5^th at 11am

Mike Bilbo will be joining us to talk about the History of the Bataan Death March. He will also discuss the Bataan Memorial Death March which happens every year at

White Sands Missile Range.

WSJ.com (the Wall Street Journal Online) is the website equivalent of the popular American financial newspaper, the Wall Street Journal. Read all sorts of business information alongside stories about politics, technology, and the arts. Be sure to check out their free video section, too!

Link to Wall Street Journal Online course:
https://techboomers.com/p/wsj

Lynda.com course

Looking to bolster your technical and business skills?  Learn how to use this online learning portal to take courses on programming, design, photography, and more.
Course link: https://techboomers.com/p/lynda

Internet phone 

-what V.o.I.P. is and how it works

Did you know that you can make a phone call over the Internet, most often for free?  That's thanks to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP); we'll explain how it works.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/internet-phone

Wednesday the 17th at 10:30am is about Stranger Danger. There will be a Jiminy Cricket "I'm No Fool" video "pedestrian" and a craft after. 

How to delete your Internet browser cookies

While sometimes useful, "cookie" files can take up computer memory and be used to track your Internet activity.  This lesson will show you how to clear them out.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/clear-cookies

BBC iPlayer Radio course

Want to listen to your favourite British radio stations and programs online, whenever you want, for free?  The website this course will teach you about lets you do just that!
Course link: https://techboomers.com/p/bbc-iplayer-radio


Craigslist is an online classified advertisement service with hundreds of local sub-websites serving major cities and metropolitan areas around the world. Users can contact sellers, or post their own advertisements, for products, services, housing, employment, and more. Craigslist also has discussion forums, where users can chat about various topics. 
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/p/craigslist 

Wednesday the 10th, Preschool Story Time at 10:30 is all about Valentine's day! We will read Valentine Stories  and there will be a “Love Bugs” craft after. 

There might even be some goodies! 

Thursday, the 11th at 1:00 pm, Trader Joe will be here to lead a class on bead work. He will provide bead kits. The class is free to attend and you have the option to purchase your finished work. Class is limited to 7 participants; we currently have 2 spots open, call 575-258-3704 and talk to Trish to reserve your spot.


Having problems keeping up with all those passwords? 

TechBoomers top 6 password managers

Password managers have features other than storing your passwords.  Some cost money, while others don't.  Here are six password managers that give you great value.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/best-password-managers

Google offers yet another great feature. 

How to make a Google Finance portfolio

Keeping track of your finances is hard, but Google Finance makes it easy!  Learn how to create a virtual stock portfolio that will help you keep your assets in order.
Tutorial Link: https://techboomers.com/t/google-finance-portfolios

Don't miss this one! 

 
Kickstarter is an online fundraising website. Pledge money to projects that you like, follow along with progress updates and discussion, and only pay for projects that meet their goals. You can also get cool rewards, or start your own fundraiser!

Link to Kickstarter course: https://techboomers.com/p/kickstarter

Wednesday the 3rd  at 10:30am PreSchool Story Time:  Watch Out for Banana Peels; Jiminy Cricket video—I’m No Fool---“Having Fun.”  Craft:  Graham Cracker Traffic Light

 

Saturday the 6th at 11AM Andrea Fernandez will be at the library promoting health and wellness. She will discuss nutrition, awareness, exercise, and stress relief. She will also discuss how to use community resources to your benefit.

What the heck is Snapchat?! 

Snapchat is a social media tool that lets you send photos, videos, and text messages to your friends. Snapchat's signature feature is its privacy-consciousness: whenever someone views a piece of content that they are sent on Snapchat, it is deleted a short time later. Learn More Here: https://techboomers.com/p/snapchat

How to stop spam email

"Spam" refers to emails that contain frivolous information, such as fake advertisements or threat warnings.  Learn how to identify spam and keep it out of your inbox.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/how-to-stop-spam-email

Wednesday, January 27th at 10:30am will be Winter Stories for PreSchool Story Time. There will be fun activities afterwards. 

Saturday the 30th at 11am Steve Cormier will be here to perform Music From the Ranch and Open Range! Join us for some fun songs and stories. 

Here is a great tutorial for those of you interested in booking travel accommodations online

Priceline:
Priceline is a website for booking travel accommodations online, including flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and vacation packages. Its signature feature is "Name Your Own Price", which allows you to submit a partial itinerary, along with how much you want to pay for it. Then, Priceline will match you with a company that accepts your price, and will fill in the rest of your booking details.

Link to Priceline course:
https://techboomers.com/p/priceline

When I am asked which e-mail provider I recommend, my go to is G-mail... Here is a tutorial about one of the reasons I prefer G-mail

 Google Drive Course

Need some extra space for your computer files?  Learn how to use this tool from Google to store your files, recover them, and even share them with other people.
Course link: https://techboomers.com/p/google-drive

 Internet TV - introduction and examples

Did you know that there are services on the Internet that let you watch movies and TV shows on-demand for cheap, or even free?  This article will tell you all about them.
Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/internet-tv

Wednesday the 13th at 10:30 am will be all about Penguins during PreSchool Storytime. Join Ms. Cheryl and Ms. Kari Dawn for penguin stories and a penguin craft. 

Join us downstairs every Friday at Noon for the Teen Book Babble. Learn about great books and fun new things. 

Saturday the 16th at 11 am Perry Lawson with COPE will be here to discuss the services that COPE provides as well as some information about family and relationship violence, how you can help prevent it and help someone in need.

Social media safety tips

While social networks aren't dangerous per se, they are largely public forums where it's easy to lose control of a conversation.  Here are some tips to help you avoid that.Tutorial link: https://techboomers.com/t/social-media-safety-tips

  

Welcome May

May is going to be an exciting month here at the library.

The children's department is getting all geared up for another exciting Summer Reading Program. FIZZ! BOOM! READ! Hands on Summer Science is the theme for this summer. Early Registration is on May 19 and the fun begins on June 2. Call or stop by the children's department for more information.

Speaking of the Children's library. Wednesday, May 7th at 10:30 am is a Mother's Day Picnic with preschoolers and toddlers. The library will provide chips, drinks, and dessert.  Please provide your own sandwich. 

Later that day, (4:30pm) there will be a Jolly Jumping House at the library for some jumping fun. We must have a signed release form for all those wishing to jump.

Friday, May 9th at 11am, we are continuing our Pushing the Limits series with a book talk about Eric Larsen's book Thunderstruck, as well as a discussion on Future Technology presented by local Science teacher Bill Pfeil. Bill will discuss technology during the time period the book was set in and what we will see in the future. We will also discuss ways in which technology has affected our lives.