Labor Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
"The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite" by David Kessler.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Armchair University: Butterflies in the House!
4:00 pm for adults.
Hear Dr. William Roston speak about the Butterfly House at Close Memorial Gardens and share information and beautiful photos of some of the native species found there.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
'Tween & Teen Scrapapalooza
4:00 pm for grades 3-12.
Summer is over, but we're sure you have tons of great memories! Bring your photos from summer vacation and join us for an afternoon of scrapbooking, music and snacks. If you don't know how to scrapbook, don't worry we can show you how it's done.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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 5, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for adults.
David Burton with the University of Missouri Extension Center will discuss topics of public interest to the citizens of our community. "The New Science of Food-Biotechnology."
Reading Pals
3:30 pm for grades K-5.
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these loveable dog friends.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Staff Training
All libraries will be closed Monday, October 11, for Staff Training.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation" by Elizabeth Berg.
LEGO Mania @ Your Library
4:00 pm for grades K-5.
Do you love building with LEGOs? We'll provide the LEGOs and you provide the imagination for all the wacky LEGO creations we can make at the library.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
RTAG Celebrates Teen Read Week
3:30 pm for grades 6-12.
Join us in Teen Space as we celebrate Teen Read Week. Create book spine poetry and talk about programs, books, music and movies. Snacks provided.
Armchair University: Fitness for Life
4:00 pm 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.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Halloween Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
Wear your costumes and scare up some fun with silly, spooky stories, songs and activities!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
After Hours 'Tween & Teen Halloween Ball
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for grades 3-12.
A vampire, a werewolf, a zombie cheerleader or masked hero? Come to the Library in costume for the Halloween Ball and enjoy dancing, mask-making or hanging out with your friends. We'll provide spooky snacks for you to devour. Participants may not leave before 8 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for adults.
David Burton with the University of Missouri Extension Center will discuss topics of public interest to the citizens of our community. "The Impact of Gambling on Our Community."
Reading Pals
3:30 pm for grades K-5.
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these loveable dog friends.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
"Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Veterans Day
All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Owls of Harry Potter
4:00 pm for grades K-5.
Learn about the preferred Hogwarts method for letter sending, the owl. Play games, eat snacks from the world of Harry Potter, do a craft and we'll even give away a Harry Potter book!
Registration starts October 29; call 732-7284.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Hogwarts Knitting Class
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Want to show your house spirit? Are your colors green and silver or red and gold? Learn how to knit a scarf in your favorite house colors. We will also have some Harry Potter trivia, snacks, and a chance to win a copy of one of the Harry Potter books.
Registration starts November 01; call 732-7284.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Armchair University: Ciphering, Spelling and Community Education in Rural Greene County
4:00 pm.
The history of rural education intersects with many things we are familiar with: rural electric cooperatives, the WPA, 4-H, the Extension Service, school lunches, the Greatest Generation and school busing. Join David Burton, civic communication specialist with MU Extension in southwest Missouri, and author of the book, "A History of Rural Schools in Greene County, Mo." as he uses a slide presentation of one-room schools in Greene County, Missouri, to detail the qualities that helped country schools fulfill their mission despite limitations and a lack of amenities.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Day
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Essential Computer Skills
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Internet Browsing, Searching & Communicating
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
EDGE to the Rescue: Building Job-Winning Resumes
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
EDGE to the Rescue: Learn It! Write It! Find It!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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 732-7284.
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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