LAKE COUNTY
Lake County residents can access ebooks and audiobooks during COVID-19 crisis
As people increasingly read and listen to books on their mobile phones or while traveling, many retail digital book subscription services can cost hundreds of dollars per year. However, Lake County residents can access a wide selection of popular digital ebooks and audiobooks free from Lake County Library. With a library card, members of the community can borrow from the digital collection by visiting the library website library.lakecountyca.gov or downloading Libby, the award-winning one-tap reading app from Rakuten OverDrive. If you don’t yet have a library card, you can get an online library card instantly at the library website.
Named one of TIME’s Best iPhone and Android Apps of 2018, Libby seamlessly connects first-time users and experienced readers with the popular digital library collections. These tailored collections offer ebooks and audiobooks including bestsellers and new releases in a variety of topics. Readers of all ages can select from virtually every subject ranging from mystery, romance, and children’s books to business and more.
Users can also listen to audiobooks, the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry with the convenience of listening on the go. Libby provides an easy way to access ebooks and audiobooks all together on one app.
Readers may browse Lake County Library’s digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a valid library card and a PIN. Your library PIN is usually the last four digits of the phone number on your library card registration. This service is compatible with all major computers and devices. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees.
To get started enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and more, visit library.lakecountyca.gov or download Libby today. For more information call the library at 707-263-8817.
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CLEARLAKE
Habitat for Humanity Lake County applies for grant for ‘Brush of Kindness’ program.
Habitat for Humanity Lake County announces its planned submission of a request for funding from the USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant.
Funds awarded will be used to assist very low and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in Lake County.
The public is invited to comment by contacting Tammy Brigham at 707-994-1100 or by mail within 15 days of this announcement.
The statements of activities for this grant is available at Habitat for Humanity Lake County 15312 Lakeshore Dr. Clearlake.
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WASHINGTON D.C.
Legislators request immediate dismissal of Acting Navy Secretary
On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) wrote to Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper asking him to remove Acting Secretary Thomas Modly, citing Modly’s unacceptable attack on Captain Crozier in remarks to Crozier’s former crew. An excerpt from the letter is below.
Dear Secretary Esper:
We request the immediate dismissal of Thomas Modly from his position as Acting Secretary of the Navy. In the midst an unprecedented health crisis, the Acting Secretary recklessly attacked the character of Captain Brett Crozier in his remarks to the entire crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt on Monday, 6 April. His decision to dismiss Captain Crozier before the completion of a thorough and transparent investigation followed by his remarks that Captain Crozier was “either too naïve, or too stupid to be a commanding officer” show an alarming lack of judgment and leadership by the head of the Department of Navy.
The Secretary of the Navy and the entire Department of Defense should be focused on the health of our men and women in uniform, not closing ranks and slandering a good man who has served his nation honorably.
We ask for your direct attention to this matter.
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Editor’s Note: According to various media outlets, at press time Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly submitted his resignation.
