Welcome 2017!

It's New Year's resolution time again, and the library is here to help!

Stop by to check out materials on quitting smoking, weight loss, positive thinking techniques, finding a new job, or even a new hobby.

If we don't have what you need, we'll help you find it!

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For those cold winter's nights...

Winter is upon us, and what better way to stay warm than with a good story?

Do you want to escape with fiction, or learn something new with non-fiction?   Books (paper and audio), and movies are available to be checked out of the library.

Our catalog can be found by following this link:  WMCC Library's Catalog

Winter Holidays Library Hours

What is Fake News?

How can you tell what is real news anymore?  Which stories should you trust?  What is misinformation?

In this age of social media "sharing", it's hard to tell the difference between genuine news, satire, or advertising.  Some organizations try to slant the facts in favor of their agenda, or by giving only part of the story; to misinform.

By questioning everything, you can be information savvy:

• Read carefully:  Does the headline match the content?  
• Evaluate the content: Does it include quotes, statistics, facts, references?  
• Consider the source: Is it from a reputable news agency?  Does it have an author?  Is it dated?
• Can you find the same news being reported from other reputable news outlets?
• Does the article have an agenda?  Is it objective?
• Are the words "sponsored" or "paid partners" near the article?
• Is it too ridiculous or funny to be true?  It could be satire or a hoax.

  Don't believe everything you read.  Evaluate it first!

For more information, stop by the library and test your skills on our "Real or Fake News" display.