Labor Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.
Friday, September 10, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts August 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts August 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Zhan, gu (The Drummer)," not rated; Mandarin and Cantonese with English subtitles.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Baja, California: Among the Great Whales. Bring your lunch and join Jo and Bob Martin for tales of whale watching off the coast of Baja.
Friday, September 17, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts August 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts August 01; call 883-1974.
Retro Gaming Night
6:30 pm in the meeting room for grade 6 to adult.
Come out and game on one of every generation of Nintendo console. Also, have some fun with other video and classic board games. Snacks will be provided and we'll have drawings for sets of passes to 1984, Springfield's only retro arcade.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Milky Way Madness
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grade 2 and up.
To the moon and beyond as we explore our solar system! Learn wacky facts about the planets, get a 'taste' of being an astronaut and make your own space shuttle.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Afternoon Matinee
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Black Orpheus," rated PG. Portuguese with English subtitles.
Friday, September 24, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips and some winning examples. Complete a resume during the session. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
Registration starts August 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts August 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Book Discussion
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya.
Friday, October 1, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Armchair University: Fitness for Life
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Everyone knows health is a matter of eating right and exercising regularly. Seems simple, right? Then why do so many of us struggle with our weight and health? Personal Trainer Riley Lacey will teach you some simple exercises, give you tips on shopping and eating for good health and show you the possibilities for staying fit and healthy, no matter your age.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Let's Talk About It
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the meeting room
Explore common literary themes in this ongoing book discussion moderated by Dr. Randall Fuller, associate professor of English, Drury University. "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy.
Friday, October 8, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Staff Training
All libraries will be closed Monday, October 11, for Staff Training.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Entre les murs (The Class)," rated PG-13; French with English subtitles.
Friday, October 15, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Science Specialists
1:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-6.
Are you an aspiring scientist? Conquer engineering challenges as you turn trash into treasure by recycling, reusing and re-engineering everyday materials into an out-of-the box invention.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Afternoon Matinee
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Dracula" (1931), not rated.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Book Spine Poetry
8:30 am to 9:00 pm for grades 6-12.
In celebration of Teen Read Week, here's your chance to create a poem by arranging and stacking book titles from the Library's shelves into new phrases and meaningful lyrics. They might be silly, they might be deep, but they are always fun and interesting. We'll be snapping shots of your poems and posting them on TeenThing all week.
Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Israel: The Adventure of a Lifetime. Bring your lunch and enjoy tales of Billie Fulton's adventures to Israel and the Holy Land.
Friday, October 22, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Book Discussion
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Her Fearful Symmetry" by Audrey Niffenegger.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Spooky Cinema
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Watch Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride," rated PG, on the big screen while munching on ladyfingers, sipping black widow punch and designing your own eyeball cookie.
Friday, October 29, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips and some winning examples. Complete a resume during the session. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts September 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Armchair University: Brain Chi -- Martial Arts for Your Brain!
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Use it or lose it! Like other muscles in our body, we need to exercise our brain to keep it strong. Learn how laughter, sleep, exercise, nutrition and social connectivity can make the difference in this interactive program with Rob Hulstra from the Alzheimer's Association. November is National Alzheimer Disease Awareness Month.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Let's Talk About It
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the meeting room
Explore common literary themes in this ongoing book discussion moderated by Dr. Randall Fuller, associate professor of English, Drury University. "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy.
Friday, November 5, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Los viajes del viento (The Wind Journeys)," not rated; Spanish with English subtitles.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Veterans Day
All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Friday, November 12, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Afternoon Matinee
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," not rated.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi and Places in Between. Bring your lunch and listen to Josh Jones describe his travel experiences in Vietnam.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
November "New Moon" Night
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Team Jacob or Team Edward? Root for your favorite at our "New Moon" movie night, rated PG-13. There will be yummy werewolf and vampire snacks as well as drawings for some very special "New Moon" prizes!
Friday, November 19, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips and some winning examples. Complete a resume during the session. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Book Discussion
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Still Life With Chickens: Starting Over in a House by the Sea" by Catherine Goldhammer.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Day
.
All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 26, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts October 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Storytime
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Friday, December 3, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Make sure you have the mouse, keyboard and word processing skills you need to effectively function in today's technology-based society. Brush up on your computing skills and get familiar with Windows desktop functions. Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, formatting, opening and saving documents, printing and where to go for help. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts November 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts November 01; call 883-1974.
Friday, December 10, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using the browser's menus and toolbars. Access Web sites by typing in a Web address or by using search engines, directories and other starting points. Learn how to register for and use free Web-based e-mail services and find out about other methods of online communication. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is recommended.
Registration starts November 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts November 01; call 883-1974.
Friday, December 17, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to create a resume that will get the results you want. This session will cover how to use resume software and/or templates and provide resume tips and some winning examples. Complete a resume during the session. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required and basic Microsoft Word skills are recommended.
Registration starts November 01; call 883-1974.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn or update your software skills, write a resume, find job opportunities online, complete online application and learn how to research a company. Experience using a mouse and keyboard is required.
Registration starts November 01; call 883-1974.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Holiday
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All libraries will be closed Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas Day
All libraries will be closed Saturday, December 25, for Christmas Day.
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year's Eve & Day
All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 31, for New Year's Eve and will remain closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Year's Day
All libraries will be closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.
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