All I want for...

It could be two new front teeth, but a better bet is that someone in your family wants to give you an e-reader as a holiday present. You might want to drop a hint about which gadget you'd like — a Kindle, Nook, or something else. Scroll down for a comparison of the many available devices. Please keep in mind that some of the information may be inaccurate because the technology changes so fast.

You'll need access to a computer to do the initial setup for the device you choose, but once you're set up, it's a cinch to download books. If you're traveling this winter, you won't have to clutter up your suitcase with heavy books. Maybe you'll even have a new device before your grandkids do!! That would please Seniorita no end!!

The library has instructions for downloading to your new device or you can bring it to the library for hands-on personal assistance.

A word of advice: Be patient and read the device instructions carefully. Yes, you will be able to understand them! One of our library visitors brought in his disabled device, plunked it down on the Reference Desk, and said it was the worst present he ever got. Turns out too many helpers at home tried to fix a small problem and managed to temporarily hobble his device. (The solution was a simple hard reset!) If you get in a mess, trust your own good sense and don't for a minute believe the technology is beyond you. It isn't!

Have a great holiday.

Seniorita (seniorita@winnetkalibrary.org)

P.S. For a comparison of e-readers, check out the chart I created on my blog at http://www.winnetkalibrary.org/services/SenioritaBlog