Thursday, November 20, 2008

What Are You Reading?

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Read any good books lately?
Post a comment and tell us about them!

Don't Miss Book Club in December!


Our book club for adults, the Sea Islands Book Club, will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m. We'll be discussing The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Come enjoy some snacks, meet fellow book lovers, and join in the talk!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! All Charleston County Public Library locations will close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28. We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Take a Computer Class in December!

Classes are for adults and young adults. Have questions? Call (843) 559-1945 and ask for the Reference Desk. We'll answer your questions and help you to register for a class.

Word Basics
Monday, December 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Registration starts 11/17
Introduction to the basic tools of Microsoft Word. Learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse will be helpful.

Computer Basics
Tuesday, December 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

Registration starts 11/18
This class provides a basic introduction to the personal computer and its parts. Learn how to use the mouse and navigate the computer screen. There is time for hands-on practice. No computer experience is necessary.

Excel Basics
Monday, December 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Registration starts 11/24
An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. This session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets. Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word will be helpful.

Keyboard Basics
Tuesday, December 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

Registration starts 11/25
Basic orientation to using the computer keyboard. Learn to be a more efficient keyboarder. General instruction and hands-on practice. No computer experience is necessary.

Publisher: Create a Greeting Card
Monday, December 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Registration starts 12/1
Create a holiday greeting card! Learn the basics of this desktop publishing program. MS Publisher is designed for creating greeting cards, flyers, signs, brochures, calendars, and much more. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word will be helpful.

Files and Folders: File Organization and Management
Tuesday, December 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

Registration starts 12/2
Learn how to organize your computer files more effectively. Basic concepts include: creating a file or document, creating folders, naming folders and saving document in a folder and deleting files. Prerequisite: Computer Basics will be helpful.