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Sign-up starts January 30 for most of our winter and spring programs, including lapsit (for children under 3, with caregiver) and story hour (for older preschoolers). Many programs are listed in our Winter/Spring 2006 brochure and/or our online events calendar. In-person registration starts when we open at 8:30 Monday morning; telephone sign-ups will be accepted beginning at noon for sessions which still have openings.
We also have a number of special, month-long events in February, which is Library Lovers Month:
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We also have a number of special, month-long events in February, which is Library Lovers Month:
- We're holding a Library Lovers Raffle, with a drawing for $25 gift certificate for Harrison's Pub -- courtesy of Harrison's -- every week through the end of February. Any visitor to the Library may enter at the front desk (limit of 1 entry per day, per family).
- Our Super S.T.A.R. Winter Reading Club for students in kindergarten through 8th Grade runs for the entire month of February. Registration starts on February 1, and prizes include savings bonds and gift baskets. Students may also enter a bookmark design contest February 6-17. See our Super S.T.A.R. flier for more information about the winter reading club or bookmark contest.
- For teenagers, we're cosponsoring a "Get Caught Reading" photography contest with the Des Plaines Valley Public Library District (Lockport Library). This contest is open to students in 9th through 12th grade who live in the two libraries' service areas. To enter, use your digital or film camera to catch someone reading and give us your photo with the contest entry form and required release forms. Two winners from each library will be selected by our volunteer judges. Each winner will receive a $50 gift card for Borders and have his or her winning photo featured on a library poster. Entries will be accepted from February 1 through February 28. See the photo contest rules for details.
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Sign up for computer and quilt classes.
Registration for most of our winter and spring programs (including lapsit and story hour) begins January 30, but you can sign up starting on January 9 for our hands-on computer and quilting classes.
Computer classes for adults:
Except for the free "Email" class, each class is 2 hours long and requires a non-refundable fee to be paid at sign-up -- $10 for Homer Township residents, $20 for non-residents. Basic keyboard and mouse skills (knowledge of typing, ability to double-click and click-and-drag) are prerequisites for all classes except "Introduction to Computers."
Email (45-minute class, free)
February 8, March 8, April 12, or May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Create a Yahoo! email account and learn how to send and receive email.
Introduction to Computers
January 31 or April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the parts of a computer and how to open and close programs, such as Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Time will be spent practicing to use a mouse. For people with little or no experience with a computer.
Introduction to Word
February 11 at 10:00 a.m., or March 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. The lesson will include menus, toolbars, formatting, saving and printing documents.
Introduction to Excel
February 14 or May 30 at 6:30 p.m., or April 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. The lesson will include formulas, graphs, formatting, print and saving.
Introduction to PowerPoint
March 11 at 10:00 a.m., or May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. This lesson includes creating basic presentations, templates and schemes, animation, formatting texts and creating notes.
We will also be offering free before-hours business computing classes this winter and spring, funded by a grant of federal money awarded by the Illinois State Library. The schedule for those classes will be announced soon.
Create a Family Quilt:
Family activity (child 8 or older, plus a parent/caregiver)
6 Saturdays, 2 hours each week
Choose from January 21-February 25 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.,
or March 11-April 15 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Each adult/child team will learn 6 different quilt block techniques. Pre-cut kits and assembly will be provided free of charge to each family team, but participans will need to purchase some materials (contact Kitty Mitchell at the Library for details). At the end of 6 weeks, each team will take home a completed 30x40-inch quilt, suitable for a child's lap, crib, or wall decoration.
These family quilt classes are funded by an Arts Grant from the Target Corporation.
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Computer classes for adults:
Except for the free "Email" class, each class is 2 hours long and requires a non-refundable fee to be paid at sign-up -- $10 for Homer Township residents, $20 for non-residents. Basic keyboard and mouse skills (knowledge of typing, ability to double-click and click-and-drag) are prerequisites for all classes except "Introduction to Computers."
Email (45-minute class, free)
February 8, March 8, April 12, or May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Create a Yahoo! email account and learn how to send and receive email.
Introduction to Computers
January 31 or April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the parts of a computer and how to open and close programs, such as Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Time will be spent practicing to use a mouse. For people with little or no experience with a computer.
Introduction to Word
February 11 at 10:00 a.m., or March 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. The lesson will include menus, toolbars, formatting, saving and printing documents.
Introduction to Excel
February 14 or May 30 at 6:30 p.m., or April 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. The lesson will include formulas, graphs, formatting, print and saving.
Introduction to PowerPoint
March 11 at 10:00 a.m., or May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. This lesson includes creating basic presentations, templates and schemes, animation, formatting texts and creating notes.
We will also be offering free before-hours business computing classes this winter and spring, funded by a grant of federal money awarded by the Illinois State Library. The schedule for those classes will be announced soon.
Create a Family Quilt:
Family activity (child 8 or older, plus a parent/caregiver)
6 Saturdays, 2 hours each week
Choose from January 21-February 25 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.,
or March 11-April 15 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Each adult/child team will learn 6 different quilt block techniques. Pre-cut kits and assembly will be provided free of charge to each family team, but participans will need to purchase some materials (contact Kitty Mitchell at the Library for details). At the end of 6 weeks, each team will take home a completed 30x40-inch quilt, suitable for a child's lap, crib, or wall decoration.
These family quilt classes are funded by an Arts Grant from the Target Corporation.
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Township Public Library District"Supporting literacy, education, and life-long learning."
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Sheree Kozel-La Ha, Library Director
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