The spotlight is on the Youth Media Awards announced by ALA yesterday at the organization's Midwinter Conference. But the reference and readers advisory librarians who make up ALA's Reference and User Services Association have been busy looking for the best books of 2010, too. Below are links to RUSA's best books of 2010 for adult readers announced January 9 at the conference:

Notable Books for Adults, 2010 "25 very good, very readable, and at times very important fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books for adult readers."

The Reading List, 2010 not-to-be-missed reads in genre fiction.

The American Library Association today announced the top books, videos and audiobooks for children and young adults--including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards-- at its Midwinter Meeting in San Deigo.

See the Newbery and Caldecott winners on the Today Show.

All award winners and honor books are listed at ALA. 

Get a new eBook reader* for Christmas? Need help downloading eBooks from the library's catalog? The link below will take you to a series of videos that can help you get started using the library's selection of eBooks and other downloadable materials.

OverDrive Digital Media video tutorials

OverDrive Digital Media is the library's supplier of digital media and the free software needed to enjoy them. For lists of compatible eBook devices and computers and compatible audio devices, click on these links:

Supported eBook Devices

Supported Audio Book Devices 

     *A quick word about reading devices. The Amazon Kindle offers the most books for purchasing. However the Kindle currently can't be used to download eBooks from the library; if you want to do this, consider getting the Nook from Barnes and Noble. iPhones, and other smart phones, or the iPod Touch or iPad, if they fit your budget, offer the most versatility since "apps" developed for these devices allow you to download digital materials from the library and to purchase from Amazon and other eBook retailers.

Ready to start downloading materials? Start at WCDPL's online catalog:

WCDPL.org/catalog

Then click on the iDownloads tab to go to the SEO Library Consortium Digital Catalog and Download Center. To log in, you'll need a valid library card from WCDPL, or other Woodlink library:

• Click on the "My Account" tab or the "Login" button.
• Select "SEO Library Consortium" as your library
• Enter your library card number
• Enter your PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number)

eBooks and other digital materials may also be downloaded from

The Ohio eBook Project

The login process is the same.

For a brief, downloadable overview of how to get started with the library's eBooks click here.

Join us Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 for eBooks @ WCDPL: The Program! Space is limited, registration is required.  To register click here, then click on the date box within the calendar.

 If you still need help, give us a call or stop by the 2nd floor Information Desk.

The Wood County District Public Library Board of Trustees, library staff, and campaign volunteers wish to thank voters for their tremendous support in passing the library levy. The library has served library patrons since 1875 and looks forward to continuing to provide quality services and programs for many years to come.

Monies provided by the levy will allow the library to have financial stability during these uncertain economic times. Upon receiving levy funds early in 2011 WCDPL promises to restore hours, services and programs, and purchase more books, audio books, and DVDs. Thank you for your support!