Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Library Hours:

Open Sat., Jan. 19, 2019 from 9AM to 1PM 

Closed on Mon., Jan. 21, 2019

Library resumes normal business hours on Tues., Jan. 22, 2019 from 12PM to 8PM

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Check out the 2018/2019 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math related programs for youth and teens presented by The Dennis Project, Inc. and generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library.  

2018/2019 STEM Series for Youth & Teens Flyer (PDF)

Ready to be adventurous and learn a new language through our Mango Languages program? 

During September - December 2018, you will have a chance to be rewarded if you sign-up and create your own Mango account using your library card and get started on learning a new language. All ages are welcome to participate.

Set up your own Mango account by going to the Library’s website @ http://www.oaklandparkfl.gov/200/Ethel-M-Gordon-Oakland-Park-Library 

The first 25 people to complete a course and print out evidence of completion will receive 3 items from among Mango bags, bottles, earbuds, mugs, pens, or shirts. For more information, please call Verna Thomas @ 954-630-4374.

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Mango Languages provides fun audio-visual lessons to over 70 languages, including English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Cultural and specialty themed lessons such as Wine and Cheese French, along with foreign language films are also available. Use your library card number to sign up and create your own personal login to track your progress during each lesson and to access Mango Languages online or through mobile apps anywhere at any time. 
 
Click here to access Mango Languages today!
View tutorial video here.
 
For more information or assistance, contact the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library at (954) 630-4378.
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Odilo offers thousands of quality Spanish eBooks available through the library's website or visit https://seflin.odilo.us/. Bestselling fiction and non-fiction titles can be read on any mobile device, computer, or through your web browser. Simply login by using your library card number plus your four digit PIN number.

Odilo video tutorials in English (en Español):
Learning Odilo 

APP Links: iOS, Google Play, Windows Phones/Tablets, Windows 8/10, Kindle Fire

Freegal Music with Streaming 
http://oakland.freegalmusic.com/homes/index

Freegal is a music service from your library. You can access it from any device with an internet connection and all you need is your library card number and PIN number. Once you are logged in you can stream music for 3 hours daily or download 3 songs each week. Song and music video files that you download are yours to keep forever (Each video download counts as 2 of your weekly allotment).

Free Mobile apps for Apple and Android devices are available at the Apple App Store and Google Play. Freegal offers access to about 11 million songs and 18,000 music videos, including the world’s largest Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 30,000 labels with music that originates in over 80 countries.
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Book Readers Live Longer!

This article from the Smithsonian showcases an interesting new study that reveals book readers may live longer over those who do not ever read a book. 

Need to find a good book to read each day to keep the doctor away? 
Visit the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library in person to find your favorite book or click on the eBook collection to access the Library’s online books for free with your library card. 

You are also invited to attend the Friends of the Library’s Used Book Sales too. Call (954) 630-4370 for more information.