Established in 1956 and today supported by close to 600 foundations, the Foundation Center is a national nonprofit service organization recognized as the nation's leading authority on organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. Its audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic, and online information resources; conducts and publishes research on trends in foundation growth, giving, and practice; and offers an array of free and affordable educational programs. The Foundation Center is accessible at the Graubner Branch of Romeo District Library.


Blu-ray Discs are the next-generation optical disc format that offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs This extra capacity offers an unprecedented HD video and audio experience. Blu-ray discs only play in Blu-ray disc players and Play Station 3 video games units. Currently titles can be checked out for one week and only two can be checked out per person.


Playaway is the newest format of audio book, combining a wide variety of titles with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit. When you check out your Playaway, all you have to do is press play to start listening immediately – there is no need for a separate player, you will need is headphones and a AAA battery to make it play. Playaway is the most simple and immediate way to enjoy music and audio books. Its portability allows users to enjoy their favorite authors and titles on-the-go, whenever and wherever. Currently Playaway tiles can be checked out for 3 weeks and only two can be checked out per person.


The Wii is the fifth video game console that Nintendo has marked in the US and is currently the biggest selling unit in America . What sets the Wii apart from other systems is its wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detect movement in three dimensions. Don't worry PS3 and X-Box 360 owners games are on the way for those as well. Wii games can be checked out for 1 week and only two can be checked out per person.


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