Live-brary.com, the new digital branch of the public libraries of Suffolk County, officially launches on September 21, 2010 when library communities host Go Live with Your Library.

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Live-brary.com is an Internet site dedicated to the free online resources available to Suffolk County library cardholders.Visitors to Live-brary.com will be able to enter the barcode from their library card to freely explore a vast selection of entertainment such as  music, movies, audiobooks and e-books available for free download to personal computers, MP3 players, and eReaders; live tutoring assistance for students grades K-12; help with GED tests and writing papers; career support and guidance; research support through live chat with librarians; information and videos featuring local libraries, latest offerings (with reviews and comments), and upcoming specials; and links to Live-brary.com social media sites.

“We’ve seen a surge in the circulation of our downloadable entertainment,” observed Huntington Public Library Director Debra Engelhardt.  “And as the cost of eReaders has come down and the selection of eBooks has gone up, summer vacationers made great use of this free resource and more are discovering the benefits and ease of access every day.”

Launch events will be taking place at libraries around the county from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 21.  Teams of ‘roving reporters’ will greet library patrons at numerous libraries around the County to introduce Live-brary.com and to video-record impressions from willing patrons on their memories, stories, and favorite moments spent at their local public library.  These short segments will be uploaded to Live-brary.com for viewing.  Balloons, music and entertainment will add to the launch day festivities.

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