Who's Watching You on the Internet?
Internet Tracking and what you can do about it.

It happens every time you go on the Internet. They're out there and they're watching you, tracking you. They know things about you. They do things to you based on what they see you do and where they see you go. The average person has no idea that this is happening or the degree to which they are tracked.

On Wednesday, September 22, 2010, from 10:30-Noon and 7pm-8:30, the Billerica Public Library will present a program on what's happening and what you can do to protect yourself. Hosted and guided by long-time Internet Technologist, Jim Keenan, you will see live demonstrations and get down-to-earth, easy to understand, practical advice on steps you can take to defeat the trackers and limit your exposure.

(Participants who own laptops are free to bring them so that they can check their machines "live" during the program.)

Sign-up not required.

The library will resume its Fall schedule beginning the week of September 6, 2010

Sunday hours will begin in November

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FOR SALE

The new Entertainment Books have arrived!!! Purchase one and save on restaurants, travel, movies, shopping, and sports.

To purchase your copy of the Entertainment Book for only $30.00, come to the Library or call 978-671-0949. Get working on your holiday gift buying early. The books make great gifts.

Win a Kindle E-book Reader!!
Taking Stock: Survey Coming Your Way on September 13, 2010

All organizations need to pause on a regular basis to look around and see where they are, what they need, how well they are meeting their mission and what course they should be taking in the future.

A former employer of mine used to say, "Good results without good planning, come from good luck." Here at the Billerica Public Library, we do not want to leave our future to good luck so we are developing a new 5 Year Strategic Plan to give us direction in formulating our goals to serve the library community over the longer term.

As part of our need assessment, we will be conducting a patron survey beginning on September 13, 2010. This is your opportunity to give us feedback by sharing your thoughts about our programs, services, facilities, and staff. Please take the time to answer the survey honestly and help us shape the future of library service in Billerica.

The survey will be available online through this website as well as in printed format at the library and at Town Hall.

Watch for it on September 13th and take part in the planning process! If you complete the survey and give us your name and contact information, we will enter your name in a drawing to win a Kindle electronic reader!

YANKEE DOODLE BOOK AND BAKE SALE

The Yankee Doodle Book/Bake Sale will be held at the Billerica Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 9-3 rain or shine. The flea market and craft tables will be selling weather permitting. The Book/Bake Sale is being sponsored by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library. This is chance for you to browse and buy not only a wide selection of books but baked goods, flea market and craft items as well.

The money from the book and bake sale is used to pay for museum passes, books on tape, DVDs, and numerous children’s programs, as well as purchasing materials not covered by the regular budget.

Come and bring the family for a fun day at the Library.

Anyone who would like to volunteer to help us out on Sept. 18th, please call the Library at 671-0949ext. 102 and give us your name. We’d love to have your helping hands.

There are still dealer spaces available for $15.00 per space. Just call 671-0949 ext 4 to reserve your space.

DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?

The Family Friends are raffling off a Wii Game System and an Amazon Kindle at the Yankee Doodle Book and Bake Sale. This is two separate raffles. The drawing will be at 3pm on Saturday the 18th.

Tickets are on sale - $3.00 a ticket or $10 for 4 tickets.

Raffle Selling Times:

• Tuesday  9/7  6:00-8:00
• Thursday 9/9  6:00-8:00
• Saturday 9/11 9:00-12:00
• Tuesday  9/14 6:00-8:00
• Thursday 9/16 6:00-8:00
• Saturday 9/18 9:00-2:30 (at Book Sale)

Downloadable Ebooks Now Available!

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