Library Downloads

Computers & Internet
Job Hunting
Local Interest
Senior Health

Computers & Internet

Burning files to a disc in Windows 7: learn how to burn files to a CD or DVD in Microsoft Windows

Buying a Mobile Device: Advice on how to select the right e-reader, smartphone or tablet computer to suit your particular needs.

Connecting a laptop to the projector: Instructions for using the library’s projector.

Digital Photos: Getting the pictures from your camera, onto your computer

E-mail basics: The basics of using e-mail 

Finding your downloads: A tutorial on navigating the Windows file system

Google maps: A brief tutorial on using the Google Maps website

Health Information Online: A guide to finding credible health information online.

Introduction to Microsoft Word: A collection of resources to help you get started with Microsoft Word

Label Printing: Learn how to create customized labels using the Avery web-app.

Newsletters in Word: Instructions on how to format a newsletter using Microsoft Word.

Old Time Radio: learn to download episodes of old-time radio programs and vintage recordings from Archive.org.

Online Security: Links to online resources describing how you can protect yourself on the internet.

OpenOffice User Guides – Finding and Downloading Them: instructions on how to download user guides for OpenOffice programs.

Organizing Your Photos: How to organize photos that you have on your computer, iPad or Android device.

Overdrive Audiobooks: Shows you how to download and use Audiobooks from the Bville and OCPL Overdrive Collections.

Overdrive ebooks for Everything But Kindle: A guide to using our ebooks with your Nook Color, iPad or Android device.

Overdrive ebooks for Kindle: A guide to using our ebooks with your Kindle e-reader.

Overdrive ebooks for Black & White Nook: A guide to using our ebooks with your black and white Nook e-reader.

Picture Editing With Irfanview: learn how to perform basic image editing tasks using the Open Source Irfanview graphics editor.

Puzzle Games Online: An introduction to puzzle games for seniors

Resources For Math Tutors: A collection of useful links including educational standards, printable graph paper and an online graphing calculator.

Windows Shortcuts: Helpful keyboard shortcuts that will help you get the most out of using your new Windows 8 laptop.


Employment

Job Hunting: Resume Help: Resources to aid you in writing, or rewriting your resume


Local Interest

Baldwinsville neighborhood walking routes: Maps showing 3 suggested walks that start and end at the library. Includes: 1/3 mile Easy Walk, 1 mile scenic River Walk, & 1 mile Fitness Walk

Bville Historic Walking Tour: Available online; print copies are also available in the library.

New York State Parks and Museums: Links to museum and state park websites, how to find travel information, and how to book tickets for trips to New York City

Room Requests At The Library: instructions on how to use the library website to place a reservation for use of the community room(s), story-time room, or training lab.

Senior Living Facilities in Baldwinsville: A listing of senior care facilities in the 13027 zip code.


Senior Health

Adaptive Gardening For Seniors: Advice on how to adapt your gardening activities as you get older.

Adult Caregiver Resources: a guide to local, state and national health information and programs for those who are taking care of an elderly parent or disabled relative.

Cancer treatment: Recent advances: information and links on new treatments for cancer, including genomics, shell molecules for drug delivery, immune system stimulation and the Duke study that uses a modified polio virus to attack brain tumors.

Decluttering For Seniors: Ideas for cleaning out the house

Fall prevention strategies: Strategies for helping seniors to avoid dangerous falls in the home.

Life With Blood Thinners: Recommendations for those who are taking anti-coagulant medications such as Warfarin or Heparin.

Staying Active in Winter for Seniors: Information on the benefits of remaining active in winter, and Community links for area seniors.

Y.O.U. Can Have Better Brain Health: advice for seniors on how to maintain brain health as you age (updated 10/2017).