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Have You Registered Your Drone?

Jan 1, 2016 | From the Reference Desk

On December 21, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began to require small unmanned aircraft owners to register their drones if they weigh between 0.55 and 55 pounds. Registration is done using an online site http://mydroneregister.com/  that recently...

Stress-Free Holiday Tips

Dec 1, 2015 | From the Reference Desk

It is a well-known fact that stress levels spiral during the holidays. The first step in dealing with holiday stress is to be aware of it and to seek out ways to ease the situation. Mayo Clinic, WebMD and Parenthood.com’s sites all offer some common-sense tips...

Everyoneon

Nov 1, 2015 | From the Reference Desk

Everyoneon –  Using the Internet is becoming a necessity across more and more facets of life. It’s used to complete homework, search for and apply for jobs, connect with family and friends and access government programs Facts about the Digital Divide Despite the...

National Constitution Center (NCC)

Jul 1, 2015 | From the Reference Desk

Did you know that the U.S. Constitution was first publically printed in The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser on September 19, 1787; only two days after the original document was signed? Did you know that more than 11,000 amendments have been proposed in...

Finding Unclaimed Property and Unclaimed Money

Jun 1, 2015 | From the Reference Desk

A common question at the reference desk is how to find money or property that may have gone unclaimed due to forgotten accounts, insurance policies, uncashed checks, or death. Few people realize that all states are required by law to return unclaimed assets to their...

Replacing Your Vital Documents

Apr 1, 2015 | From the Reference Desk

What would happen if you lost your birth certificate, driver’s license, passport or medicare card? What if your house flooded and photographs or precious furniture pieces were damaged? What can you do about damaged money or savings bonds? Don’t worry, the...

The LaFrance Genealogy Database

Mar 1, 2015 | From the Reference Desk

All who have French-Canadian ancestors will love this new database available as part of the Monroe County Library System’s Online Resources.   Users will have access to birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial records in “The French America”...