Books, Barks, & Brownies • CAB Event

Books, Barks, and Brownies

Archer Library welcomes the CAB event, Books, Barks, & Brownies, on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 p.m., library main floor.

Therapy Dogs are coming!

Therapy Dog Schedule

Stop in and de-stress, the therapy dogs will be here the following days:

• Wednesday, 12/4:  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, 12/5:  1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, 12/8:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, 12/10:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hours Update • Thanksgiving

Library Hours • Thanksgiving Break

• Tuesday, 11/26:  7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, 11/27 - Sunday, 12/1:  Closed

Archer Library's fall hours schedule resumes on Monday, December 2nd. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the full library hours calendar.

Mango Languages • Tutorials & More

 

 

Video Tutorials & App

Working with our newest database?  Here are a few additional resources to explore. 

Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers you to communicate with confidence, preparing you for uncharted experiences with language and culture.

Full Tutorial: Mango Languages:  "Take a tour of the Mango Languages’ award-winning language learning system. You’ll explore the content and features waiting for you on login, then a guided introduction through a lesson will familiarize you with the highly rated pronunciation features, retention-building activities, and support tools built to rapidly strengthen language skills."

Mango Vocabulary: "Introducing Mango's new vocabulary feature! Now you can review chapter vocabulary with flashcards and lists, study words by topic, and even create your own personalized vocabulary lists so that you can study what's most important for your language learning journey!"

 
Announcing Mango Reader: "With Mango Reader, you can go to any website on the internet and get translations for words you don’t know, in real time, while you’re reading. This feature is a Google Chrome extension currently available in 12 languages and it integrates with Mango's vocabulary feature."

Download the Mango Languages App
Mango Languages is also available to download on Google Play and the App Store.

• Mango Languages Learning (Apple)
• Mango Languages Learning (Google Play)
   

New Database • Mango Languages

Introducing Mango Languages

Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. An interactive database, it provides step by step lesson plans over 70 languages. The database also features ESL course lessons taught in native languages. 

"Mango adapts to your unique learning style, so you pick up on new vocabulary, intuit unfamiliar grammatical structure, and train your pronunciation, all while boosting your cultural IQ. Lessons involve a rich mix of listening and reading activities, so you can make sense of written and spoken contexts" (How Mango Works).

Use Mango as a guest, or sign up for a free profile to save your progress through the language programs. Access Mango from Archer Library's A-Z Database List. 

Watch this short video introduction from Mango to learn more.

Library Hours • Fall Break

Library Hours • Fall Break 

Archer Library Hours for fall break are: 

• Thursday, October 17: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Friday, October 18: 7:45  a.m. to 4p.m. 
• Saturday, October 19: Closed 

Archer Library's fall hours schedule resumes on Sunday, October 20th, we will be open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the main library calendar. Have a safe and enjoyable fall break!

The Jewish Fall Holy Days

This interactive learning opportunity with Morah Nancy Shimer will be held in Archer Library's VR/XR Conference room, located on the main floor. This "come-and-go event" will be held on Monday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.