Tech Parents-Ace Your Knowledge of the Digital Age

Does your child know more about Facebook than you? Do you fear that your child may be accessing information digitally that you'd rather they didn't-but don't know enough about computers or the programs to feel comfortable making changes? Have no fear, your library is here to help you! On Saturday, May 21 the Town of Monroe is hosting a Technology Day for parents just like you. Come to FREE classes on Facebook, Cyber-Bullying, Internet Safety, and Gaming. Presented by the Town of Monroe's Technology Department, you will leave empowered and renewed in your ability to manage today's latest and greatest technologies. For a list of the day's events please click here.

Family Travel

As the school year begins it's final quarter, families start planning summer vacations. Theme parks, camps, and beaches are some of the destinations along with trips to visit family and national sites. Even for the seasoned family traveler, the prospect of a ten day vacation with young children might seem a little daunting.

From the mode of transportation, to the best route to take, to what to do once you finally get there are all pieces of this vacationing puzzle. Wouldn't it be nice to have a list of all the family friendly hotels in the area? Or an idea of what your children (and you) might enjoy once you hit your destination?

Well, come to the library and check out one of our many resources on family vacationing. Whether its (Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids) or staying local in the Big Apple (Fodor's Family New York City with Kids), we have a travel guide for you. Also, prepare your youngest travelers for their first flight, with books such as: Flying by Donald Crews or The Airport by Patricia Murphy. We also have DVD Series for traveling with kids. Watch as a family how to navigate: London, Bali, Costa Rica and many more.

So if you need a little help with planning that big excursion this summer, stop on by-and relax. We're sure to have the resources to help you.

-Adrienne