Got a Question? Text Us!

We’re happy to report that as of today, you can use SMS messaging to ask a librarian a question at CCPL!
It’s easy to do: simply text 66746 and begin your question with askccpl. That’s it!
We’ll be here to answer your questions whenever the Main Library is open (M-Th 9 to 9, Fri & Sat 9-6 [...]

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At BarCampCHS

Had a great time at BarCampCHS over the weekend!  If you’re not familiar with BarCamp, it’s an unconference-style meeting where the attendees are both the audience and the presenters.  The attendees choose which presentations/workshops happen during the event.  The first BarCamp was held in 2005 in California, and since then the idea has spread around the world.
BarCampCHS was held this [...]

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Web Marketing Genuis!

Ever heard of a department store in The Netherlands called Hema?  I hadn’t–not until someone passed this link on to me:
HEMA – online winkelen
Go there.  Wait.  Move your mouse around.  Be amazed, then continue reading this post.
The genius of this marketing effort is that it breaks the mold of how a retail store’s website behaves.  People [...]

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Computer Security Workshop!

Do you use a computer to conduct business? Who doesn’t, right? In that case, we have a great program for you! A colleague of mine here at Main, Steven, has arranged for a great program to be held at the Library later this month.
Jamey Mellis, President & CEO of Software Solutions and Designs, Inc–better known [...]

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IM Reference @ CCPL

We were excited to see that our new IM Reference service made the WCSC-TV news last night at 7 P.M.
In case you haven’t heard, CCPL is the first public library in the state to offer IM Reference service whenever the Main Library is open. Our screen name is ccplhelp, and you can find us on [...]

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