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May/June 2013

New Database: Consumer Health Information (Spanish version)
Consumer Health Information provides translated articles about common medical conditions and procedures in an easy-to-understand manner. There is an interactive body map that assists the user in locating full text articles about health-related topics for all areas of the body. The articles are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the most recent information and research.click here to begin

Nueva Base de Datos: InformaciÃ³n de Salud para el Consumidor
Consumer Health Information brinda artÃculos traducidos sobre condiciones mÃ©dicas comunes y procedimientos fÃ¡ciles de entender. AdemÃ¡s de buscar en el teclado, CHI le ofrece un mapa del cuerpo interactivo; que ayuda al usuario a localizar textos completos sobre artÃculos relacionados a temas de salud para todas las Ã¡reas del cuerpo. Todo el contenido estÃ¡ basado en evidencias y estÃ¡ redactado por escritores mÃ©dicos con experiencia e independientemente revisado por expertos con credenciales mÃ©dicas. Los artÃculos de Consumer Health Information son revisados y actualizados regularmente con el fin de reflejar la informaciÃ³n mÃ¡s reciente e investigaciÃ³n disponible. La informaciÃ³n provista por esta base de datos no debe ser considerada como una forma de auto-diagnostico o substituida por consejo mÃ©dico profesional, diagnÃ³stico o tratamiento.

Registration begins May 1 for everyone. No registration necessary for concerts.

Community Drum Circle
Friday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
Join Jack Licitra as he leads us with world percussion rhythms, voice and dance. Drumming brings people together, and lets us express ourselves creatively. Bring your drums! (If you have them.)

Itchy Feet Travel Series: Among the Tsaatan
Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM
Enjoy a slideshow presentation of an adventurous woman's three month journey to the remote landscapes of northern Mongolia. Anindita Ghosh will share her experiences of visiting the Reindeer Nomads of Mongolia.

Dance Workout Masala Bhangra
Saturdays, May 25, June 1, 8, 15 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Dance to the infectious bhangra dhol (drum) beats and leave feeling invigorated and stronger. Masala, means 'spicy' in Hindi and, Bhangra, is a traditional dance from the northern part of Punjab, India. You will tone muscles and burn calories. There is a non-refundable fee of $17 to be paid at the time of in-person registration that begins May 1.

CONCERT:

Kirtan! With Shaktipath
Friday, May 31 at 7:00 PM
Experience live kirtan with the musicians of ShaktiPath. Kirtan is a call and response singing tradition that originated in India. Come and enjoy this evening of voice, music, and community.

Multi-level ESL Class
Tuesdays, May 7 & 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
This is a multi-level ESL class for new English speakers, beginner through intermediate levels. Improve your speaking, reading, writing and understanding skills.

Write it Right! An ESL Writing class
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
For multi-level ESL learners who wish to hone their writing skills.

Mango Web-based LANGUAGE
LEARNING PROGRAM Available 24/7 through NSPL's website Look for Mango in the left hand menu bar under the â€œLibrary Resourcesâ€ or learn in the library in our Language Lab computer on the lower level.

Text Version "Mango Languages"
This new conversational program is geared to learning a language for simple communication such as preparation for travel to a foreign country.
Mango Language Link

Text Version "English Discoveries"
Learn English with our online program "English Discoveries" in our language lab on the lower level of the library. Please call the Reference Desk at 929-4488X 225 to reserve a time.

UN PRODUCTO NUEVO!: "DESCUBRIMIENTOS EN INGLES"
APRENDA INGLES CON NUESTRO NUEVO PROGRAMA EN LINEA "DESCUBRIMIENTOS EN INGLES" (ENGLISH DISCOVERIES), EN NUESTRO RECIENTE "LABORATORIO IDIOMATICO" UBICADO EN LA PLANTA BAJA. POR FAVOR COMUNIQUESE CON LA SECCION REFERENCIA PARA RESERVAR EL USO DE ESTA COMPUTADORA

(Please note: The Rosetta Stone is no longer serving public libraries. Our subscription ended on 12/31/07).

Adult Learner.

This collection is available for adults who need materials in two major areas: Basic Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Basic Literacy provides tools for adult learners to read and write English while English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assists those who are learning to speak English. Books, Audiocassettes, CD's, VHS, DVD and computer software are available. Information and study guides for test preparation for U. S. Citizenship is included in the collection.

InglÃ©s sin Barreras utilizes video, audio, and a variety of print components to stimulate all the senses that a learner employs in the language acquisition process. The course is divided into themes that come from real-life situations -shopping, visiting the doctor, looking for a job. The course focuses on the needs of Hispanics, with words, phrases, and idiomatic expressions from everyday life.

InglÃ©s sin Barreras es el curso de inglÃ©s con mÃ¡s Ã©xito en los Estados Unidos y lo ha sido durante casi quince aÃ±os. Ud. tambiÃ©n puede unirse a miles de hispanohablantes que han adquirido un conocimiento excepcional del idioma inglÃ©s tanto escrito como hablado. Â¡LlÃ¡menos ahora!

Subjects A-Z: Foreign Languages

A collection of links to online dictionaries, automatic translators, language and translation news. There are also links to the Web sites of schools, institutions, and organizations that focus on the study of languages.

Multi-Language Collection

Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, & Urdu Language Sites

SPANISH BOOKS AND VIDEOS!

The library now has a selection of fiction and non-fiction books, as well as videos in Spanish for our Spanish speaking patrons. Please don't hesitate to ask a librarian to help you if you need assistance in locating these materials.