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AtoZdatabases: Search Jobs, Businesses or Mailing Lists. The Premier Job Search, Reference, and Mailing List Database. The database includes 2.3 million job listings, 30 million business & executive profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals, and much more. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
O*net system serves as a source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
DIY
ChiltonLibrary provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on seven decades of the broadest range of vehicles available, including cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.
Some of Chilton Library’s more popular features include:
- Maintenance and specification tables that provide the unique data you need for each specific vehicle.
- Step-by-step service and repair procedures, and labor estimating tool to help you confidently determine your next move.
- Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting.
- Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation.
- Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support.
- ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams
- A print button which allows you to easily print out what is needed.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center from Inspire is a searchable database of resources for crafts, collectibles, indoor and outdoor recreation, performing arts, and more.
Home Improvement Reference Center from Inspire is a searchable database for home improvement projects from decorating and remodeling to electrical, plumbing, and woodworking.
Timely & Timeless Book Club
Online Materials
Comics Plus: Library Edition brings unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels and comics to library patrons on any Web-connected device.
- View titles through your Web browser on any computer, tablet or smartphone with an Internet connection.
- Read comics on your tablet or smartphone with Boopsie for Libraries (US and Canadian libraries only).
- Browse by genre, publisher, and comic — then instantly check out your favorites.
- Access comics whenever you want them — no holds or waiting.
EBSCO eBook Collection from Inspire: A collection of over 6,000 multidisciplinary books. Topics include college and career development, health and medicine, and business and economics.
Hoopla provides free streaming movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks with an account created using your green Peabody Public Library card and PIN.
NewsBank provides news and informational resources to our patrons with coverage of local and national topics from America’s newspapers, along with specific articles, obituaries, statistics, video clips, quotations, facts, analysis and much more. With unlimited access from all library workstations and remote access 24/7, patrons can freely search, browse, print, save and email full-text articles without a fee. If you are accessing this database from a remote location, you will be prompted to enter your library card number before proceeding.
OverDrive offers downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, eVideos and eMusic through Indiana Digital Downloads Center. Includes special collections for Kids and Teens.
Zinio for Libraries, the world’s largest newsstand, offers full-color, digital magazines for immediate checkout and reading online on desktop and mobile devices — or download through apps. Browse from your library’s collection of popular new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods and no limits. Over 2,600 magazines from 38 countries in 15 languages.
Technology Classes on Youtube
Our Technology Trainer, Beth Gaff, has recorded many of her technology classes, which are available on YouTube under the channel Instructor: Beth Gaff and using the links below.
Free Software & Apps
General Computer Skills
- Basic Computers
- Basic Internet
- Buying Technology
- Chromebooks vs. Windows 10
- Digital Photography
- Downloading and Uploading Pictures
- Gmail
- Internet Safety
- Mastering Basic Computer Skills
- Mastering Facebook
- Mastering the Web for Personal Use
- Online Banking, Taxes & Credit Cards
- Raising Digital Families
- Searching Effectively Online
- Simple Things Computer Users Should Know
- Skills to Help You Get the Job
- Social Media Basics
- Understanding and Using Dropbox
- Using Your Keyboard and Mouse
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 2013
Tablets and Smartphones
Announcements
Peabody Community Movie Night
On Wednesday, November 1 at 6 p.m. Peabody is showing a FREE family movie for Community Movie Night! In November we’re showing Flubber! We will feature a family-friendly movie the first Wednesday of each month. Popcorn is provided.
BSR Paranormal Halloween
Join us on Saturday, October 28 from Noon to 4 PM for BSR Paranormal Halloween!
This is a meet and greet presentation from BSR Paranormal. BSR Paranormal is based out of Northern Indiana and has two chapters–one in Fort Wayne and one in Goshen. Their mission is to use research methods to investigate all types of paranormal activity. They investigate anything from ghosts to aliens, Mothmen, Bigfooot, Dogman and anything in between. If you can’t explain it, they will try to!
For the presentation, we will discuss two aspects of the paranormal–ghosts and cryptids. Afterwards, we will have a Q&A session, and then head to Fort Wayne for their monthly meeting and investigation.
The meet and greet is open to all ages, however, individuals 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up online for this event or call Debbie at 260-244-5541. Additional questions? Email bsrparanormal@gmail.com.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Peabody Public Library is having a pumpkin decorating contest! This contest is open to ALL AGES, and is a great way for you to show off your creativity.
Bring in your pumpkin starting October 15 in order to join the contest. Entries will be publicly displayed. Voting will begin on Saturday, October 21st and run through Saturday, October 28th. After the contest, you may pick up your pumpkin to display for Halloween! Prizes will be awarded to 3 age categories (Children, Young Adult, and Adult) for: Cutest Pumpkin, Scariest Pumpkin, and Best Overall Design. Pick up an entry form at the library, or download it here.
Contest Guidelines
- You may use an artificial or real pumpkin
- NO Carving!
- One entry per person
- Nothing too gory or gross
- Pumpkin must be at the library by closing on Friday, October 20th
- Be creative! You can use paint, paper, beads, feathers, markers, etc.
- Do not put your name on your pumpkin, it will be assigned a number
- Pick up your pumpkin after the contest by November 3rd, or it will be discarded
Family History Month in October
In honor of Family History Month, the Peabody Public Library is hosting a 4-part genealogy series, held on the first four Sundays from 2 – 4 PM. Come to all four to be entered in a drawing for some fun prizes!
Beginning Genealogy – October 1
Allison DePrey Singleton will help you know where to start, use the information you already have, and learn where to find new information. Singleton will also give you helpful tips and organization ideas. This workshop is for you if you are just starting out in genealogy or would like to refresh your research strategies.
Pin, Post & Tweet Your Family Tree: Social Media & Genealogy – October 8
Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are just a few of the online tools genealogist can use to connect with their family, organize research, or share an awesome find with their friends. There are multiple uses for social media when it comes to genealogy and this session will cover the basics of what you need to know.
Whitley County & Columbia City Genealogy Resources – October 15
Columbia City’s own Charlotte Blair will be here to discuss the resources available through the Whitley County Historical Museum as well as the Genealogical Society of Whitley County.
Peabody Public Library Genealogy Resources – October 22
Beth Gaff, Peabody Public Library’s Technology Trainer, will demonstrate all of the amazing genealogy resources available to you through the library and this website.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Take a puzzle—Leave a Puzzle
Many people have enjoyed working on the puzzles in the adult department. Now you can take one home, too! Only one puzzle per person at a time, please. Puzzles are on top of the Reference Shelf (by the globe and the big trophy). Enjoy this new service!