BOSSIER PARISH LIBRARIES will host its first Spring into Technology March 24-28. During the week, I will roll out BPL's new and improved library website (http://www.bossierlibrary.org). Along with new products, services, and several special events.

1. New downloaded audio books or eAudiobooks serviced by NetLibrary, Recorded Books & OCLC.

2. New downloaded movies called MyLibraryDV, which offered downloadable Hollywood movies, Internet TV shows and a few regular TV shows, such as, Antiques Roadshow. This product is serviced by Recorded Books.

3. Surveys 4 Patron Computer Classes - THIS WEEK ONLY!!! - Stop by one of our branches and fill out a survey. The results will be used to establish a Summer/Fall 2008 listing of free computer classes for the Summer/Fall 2008. Classes are open to all active BPL library card holders.

4. Teens/YA Internet Safety Programs - For more details, contact Beverly Miles, East80 Library Manager, at (318) 949-2665 or Connie Ammons, Benton Library Manager, at (318) 965-2751.

5. Genealogy Photo Fair - If you have an copy of an old photo that highlights the history of Bossier Parish, bring it to the Bossier Parish Library Historical Center and we will reproduced it for you. Oh! And they would love to make an extra copy to add to their genealogy collection. Contact the History Center at (318) 746-7717 for more details.

6. "Old Technology" Display sponsored by the Bossier Parish Library Historical Center - A display showcases "old technology". Contact the History Center at (318) 746-7717 for more details.

7. "The Future is Now" Program sponsored by the Bossier Parish Library Historical Center. Contact the History Center at (318) 746-7717 for more details.

OTHER S.I.T. EVENTS:

1. Fines-free week - This is the time to return all those "past due" BPL library materials without being charged late fees. Contact Margie Carney, Circulation Manager at Bossier Central Library at (318) 746-1693.

2. Teens/YA Poetry Contest - In celebration of National Poetry Month - see the YA blog for more details (http://bpl-ya.blogspot.com).

3. Children Bookmark Contest - see the kids blog for more info
(http://bpl-kids.blogspot.com).

All week long we will be giving away freebies from pencils to books. We hope to see you March 24 through 28 at Spring into Technology 2008.