Showing posts with label GALILEO. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GALILEO. Show all posts

Thursday, April 30, 2015

ESL Classes At Your Library!

If you or someone you know is in need of help learning English, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System is a great place to direct them! Many of our library branches offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and those that don't may know of other local organizations that can offer help in this area. Below are a few of the current classes and their locations that are being offered by the library system, but be sure and call your local branch to see if they might also be able to guide patrons in need of this service to a useful resource. 

For patrons who have access to computers with Internet access, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System also offers library card holders free access to the database MangoLanguages. Mango contains online, audio-visual, self-paced language learning courses in a variety of languages (even Pirate! argh...,) including English for Spanish Speakers. To access this database, simply follow the steps listed below and get started! 
Mango Languages logo


  1. Go to www.afpls.org
  2. Click on the link to A-Z Databases on the right hand side of the page under Books, Research & Databases. 
  3. Click the GALILEO icon
     and enter the password when prompted.
  4. Click the link to Databases A-Z
  5. Type Mango into the database search box, hit search, and select Mango Languages when the results pop up.
  6. Enter your library card number and start searching!


English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Class
Mondays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join Terry for lower intermediate level ESL classes. No textbook or registration is necessary. All are welcome. Class follows the schedule of Fulton County Schools.
Alpharetta Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
238 Canton Street Alpharetta 30009
For information call 770.740.2425

ESL – Conversational English Class
Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
Teachers: David Chesnut/Laura Powell/Literacy Volunteers of Metro Atlanta.
Sandy Springs Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
395 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta 30328
For information call 404.303.6130

Free ESL Classes
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Conversational English for all levels. No registration is required.
Roswell Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
115 Norcross Street, Roswell 30075
For information call 770.640.3075

Free ESL Classes
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Intermediate and advanced. No registration is required.
Roswell Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
115 Norcross Street, Roswell 30075
For information call 770.640.3075

Basic ESL
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m.
Teacher: Francine Cadden.
Sandy Springs Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
395 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta 30328

For information call 404.303.6130

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Back To School With NoveList!

GALILEO users now have access to NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus, but what has been added?

NoveList has been the premier readers advisory tool for fiction. This database has tools to help users and librarians match fiction titles and authors to readers’ interests, and to help educators integrate fiction into the curriculum. Now users will find additional tools and content covering nonfiction titles and audiobooks. 

The nonfiction included in NoveList Plus is meant to appeal to readers reading for pleasure and includes biographies, narrative nonfiction, real-life adventure, true crime, and other creative nonfiction; not included are text books and how-to books.

New features in NoveList Plus and NoveList Plus K-8
·     Recommended reading lists on such topics as Adventure Travel, Growing Up Around the World, Animals in Our Lives, Historical Scandals, Scientific Discoveries, Women in Sports, and more! 
      You can also use the  Dewey Number Browse to find recommended titles by Dewey number or the Advanced Search features for audio and nonficton search refinement. 
·
Other features still available
  • ·         Author, title, and series read-alikes
  • ·         Lexile level assignments
  • ·         Robust awards and notable books lists
  • ·         Book discussion guides
  • ·         Picture book extenders
  • ·         Common Core resources

This resource is free to all library card holders and can be accessed through our website. Simply follow the steps below and get started!
  1. Go to www.afpls.org
  2. Click on the link to A-Z Databases on the right hand side of the page under Books, Research & Databases. 
  3. Click on the link to GALILEO and enter the password. (If you don't know the current password, find it by following these instructions!)
  4. Click on Databases A-Z and type in NoveList Plus.
  5. Start searching and get reading!