Autism Resources
Click above to see a list of new autism resources.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ann and Abe Effron Fund of the Community Foundation of Dutchess County, Howland Public Library is able to host a Teen Asperger’s Support/Social Group (TAG) run by Ginny Figlia; Ruth Romero-Nivel; and Nancy Osborn, Behavior Specialist, Anderson Center for Autism. Eight teens from the Beacon City School District get together for instruction and enjoyable activities designed to promote cooperation and social interaction. The group is currently working together to create Vision Boards (see photos). Registration for this school year is now closed but watch for summer activities. Be sure to check out the library’s display of current resources, websites, and books on Autism for families, youth, and professionals.
Freegal
Hear a great song on the radio today? Try downloading it using Freegal. (Click left.) Howland is the first MHLS library to offer free, legal access to thousands of songs in the Sony and IODA Alliance catalogs. Any BCSD resident with a valid HPL card and a home PC, smartphone or other personal device can download one DRM-free MP3 song per week. No overdue fines — downloaded songs are forever.
Are you looking for a few good books to read? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. Look at some current suggestions below.
Dutchess County Job Resource Center:
Dutchess County Job Resource Center: Online access to help with finding a job & developing your career. Includes resumé & interviewing tips, job & career resources for veterans, practical answers to common questions about finding a job & more.
Learn a foreign language fast
Looking for fun, interactive language lessons? Lessons available in 22 languages!
Who’s in your family tree?
The Heritage Quest database through our website gives you anytime, anywhere access with your library card to a collection of genealogical and historical sources (with coverage dating back to the 1700s) that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Need to repair your car?
Wondering if your car has a recall? Get the full Chilton Manual for any car through our website! With your library card you get anytime, anywhere access for every domestic and foreign automobile and light truck.
Traveling Abroad or Staying Local?
The library can help! Whether you plan to travel 3,000 miles away from home or 30 the library has something for you to help you plan, prepare and enjoy traveling. Information on kid-friendly vacation spots, local historic sites, hiking and rail trails in the area, how to get a passport, booking vacations online, how to get through the airport security line faster and more!
