OverDrive will release an updated version of the OverDrive Media Console (OMC) mobile app for iOS and Android (v2.6.5) on Tuesday, May 28.

Due to a change in Apple's privacy policies, OverDrive had to make changes to the way they handle licensing of EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks. As a result, the OMC for iOS v2.6.5 update will de-authorize every users’ Adobe ID and prompt them to authorize again. Audiobook users will be unaffected unless attempting to download parts from a book that was only partially downloaded prior to the v2.6.5 update. Android users will not be affected.

eBooks – Adobe Authorization

After installing the update, users with authorized Adobe IDs in place will see the following message:

Clicking ‘Sign In’ will show the ‘Adobe Authorization’ screen. The deauthorized Adobe ID is pre-populated, so the user will only need to enter the password. The ‘Forgot password?’ link will be available.

Audiobooks – Downloading additional parts

Audiobook users won’t notice anything different unless they attempt to download parts of audiobooks partially downloaded to OMC before installing the v2.6.5 update. In this case, the following message is displayed:

Users will need to download the title again from their digital library website bookshelf to download the missing parts. These updates will be messaged in the App Store and on the “What’s New” screen. Additionally, there are two help articles available for you to help with these updates:

• Why do I have to sign in with an Adobe ID after updating OverDrive Media Console for iOS?

• What to do if there is a 'downloadManagererrorDomain:403' error when trying to download an audiobook using OverDrive Media Console for iOS

Android USERS: The issues with Adobe authorization and audiobook downloads will not impact the Android release of OMC v2.6.5.

 Ivonne Rodiguez of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will discuss the costs of attending college, types and sources of financial aid, and how to apply for financial aid. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Auditorium. No registration required.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is the college access and financial aid agency in the state of Illinois that administers scholarship, grant, prepaid tuition, and student loan repayment/forgiveness programs.

This is the first program in our new Dollars and Sense program series. The goal of this series is to provide community members with the information to help manage their personal finance issues with common sense.
 

Upcoming Dollars and Sense programs:

• June 20: Real World Retirement Planning
• July 18: Money Matters- Budgeting

Money Smart Week will be held April 20-27, 2013. The campaign provides a week of classes and events aimed at helping consumers make informed choices when managing their personal finances. Roughly 500 free educational classes will take place in the Chicago area focusing on financial topics for people of all ages and walks of life, from budgeting to estate planning. For more information or to view a complete listing of calendar events around Chicagoland, visit www.moneysmartweek.org.

The Library will be offering three (3) programs during Money Smart Week:

April 22: Powers of Attorney: What's New and How it Affects You

What is power of attorney, a living will, and what is the difference!? Why you should have advanced directives to ensure your wishes are followed. This seminar presented by Kenneth M. Bloom, attorney, CPA, and partner of the Chicago estate planning law firm Peck Bloom, LLC. will also provide an overview of purpose of advanced directives: What is a power of attorney? What is a living will? What is the difference!? and why every person should have them to ensure their health care wishes are followed- even when they are incapacitated. Mr. Bloom will also review the precarious scenarios that can arise if powers of attorney are not drafted properly and how to guarantee that does not happen to you.
 

April 23: Creating Wealth

An overview of personal wealth-building strategies that includes setting financial goals, budgeting, saving and investing, managing debt, and understanding credit reports and credit scores. Presented by JVS Chicago.
 

April 24: Identity Theft:How to Protect Yourself

 Deidre Burke, Illinois Office of the Comptroller's Consumer Affairs Division, will discuss how to protect yourself against identity theft, identify potential scams and fraud, and how to take appropriate action if you are a victim of identity theft or a scam.

All programs start at 7:30 pm and will be held in the Auditorium.
 

The Consolidated Election of 2013 will elect candidates for Highland Park City Council, Moraine Township offices, Park District of Highland Park commissioners and school board members for both North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113, trustees for the College of Lake County, and the Regional Board of School Trustees.

Township High School District 113 also has a Proposition to Issue $89,000,000 School Building Bonds issue.

What's on your ballot? Where do you vote? Use the Lake County Voter Power site to answer these questions.

Early voting begins March 25 and ends April 6. The early voting site for Highland Park and Moraine Township is Lake County North Shore Health Center,1840 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park, IL 847-984-5323. Voting hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

League of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood have produced a Voters Guide to the Consolidated General Election.