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Programs and Events for Adults: Ruth Holley Library

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Word, Excel, or PowerPoint using "Learn on Demand"

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley LitSource Room

This class instruduces patrons to "Learn on Demand", which gives free online lessons in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Patrons must have a library card starting with 4 and know their PIN. Patrons need to know how to use a mouse and a keyboard already. Drop-ins welcome, registration not required for this class.

Holley Teens

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

Improv Games or Board Games! Grades 6 - 12 welcome!

Read English

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Study Room

Tutor-Maggie

Tai Chi Class

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

To promote the gentle art of Tai Chi

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 8:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

ESL Learn English classes

SRP Training

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

Volunteers will be trained to help with the Summer Reading Program. Shifts will be assigned. Volunteers are in grades 6 through 12. Summer Reading Program runs from June 1 through July 31.

Word, Excel, or PowerPoint using "Learn on Demand"

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley LitSource Room

This class instruduces patrons to "Learn on Demand", which gives free online lessons in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Patrons must have a library card starting with 4 and know their PIN. Patrons need to know how to use a mouse and a keyboard already. Drop-ins welcome, registration not required for this class.

Holley Teens

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

Improv Games or Board Games! Grades 6 - 12 welcome!

Tai Chi Class

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

To promote the gentle art of Tai Chi

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

ESL Learn English classes

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 8:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

ESL Learn English classes

Learn Japanese

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

Learn the basics of the Japanese language. No registration required.

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Study Room

Tutoring - Garza

AARP Mature Safe Driving Program

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

The nation's first and largest classroom driver refresher course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. Graduates may present their course completion certificate to their insurance agents for a discount. A minimum of 10 students is required for the class to be held. Charge for the four hour course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Class size is limited and registration is required. TO REGISTER CALL AARP AT 203-4972.

Beginner Lab

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley LitSource Room

Learn how to use the computer mouse and the keyboard. Or learn how to use Windows (basic functions on the computer). Drop-ins welcome, registration not required for this class.

Email Lab

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley LitSource Room

Either set up a new Email account or learn the basics of using email. You need to know how to use a mouse and a keyboard already. Drop-ins welcome, registration not required for this class.

CyberShelf Lab

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley LitSource Room

Learn how to download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and/or eMusic from PPLD to your home computer, laptop, tablet, eReader, smart phone, etc. Drop-ins welcome, registration not required for this class.

Word, Excel, or PowerPoint using "Learn on Demand"

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 5:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley LitSource Room

This class instruduces patrons to "Learn on Demand", which gives free online lessons in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Patrons must have a library card starting with 4 and know their PIN. Patrons need to know how to use a mouse and a keyboard already. Drop-ins welcome, registration not required for this class.

SRP - TEENS shrinky dinks!

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

SRP! Shrinky Dinks - Egyptian Cartouche Pendants. Grades 6 - 12 welcome!

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 8:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

ESL Learn English classes

TAC Meeting

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 4:30 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Study Room

Teen Advisory Committe Meeting is taking a break for June and July. Next meeting, Friday, August 2.

Bonfils Blood Center

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

Community Blood Drive

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 8:00 AM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Meeting Room

ESL Learn English classes

Ruth Holley Crafter's Club

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 1:30 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Study Room

Meet new friends,chat and craft.
You bring your crochet,knitting or other craft.
Schedule for 2013

Jan. 14th & Jan. 28th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 11th & Feb. 25th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Mar. 11th & Mar. 25th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Apr. 8th & Apr. 22nd
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

May 13th *
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

June 10th & June 24th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

July 8th & July 22nd
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 12th & Aug. 26th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 9th & Sept. 23rd
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 7th & Oct. 21st
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 11th & Nov. 25th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 9th & Dec. 23rd
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.



*The Library will be closed May 27th

Adult Literacy & ESL

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: Ruth Holley Branch - 685 North Murray Blvd. at Ruth Holley Study Room

Tutoring - Garza