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Tuesday May 28, 2013
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6:00 PM
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Computer Basics
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Contact: Megan Weeden 401-781-2450 mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
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Learn the basics of using a computer to access the internet and find information online. This four-week class will cover how to use a browser, how to click on links, how to sign up for and use email, and how to use a search engine. The William Hall Library i handicapped accessible.
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Location: William Hall Library
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Wednesday June 5, 2013
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6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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eReader Drop-in
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Contact: Julie Holden 401-943-9080 julieholden@cranstonlibrary.org
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Bring your eReader, Kindle, tablet, or smartphone and see how you can take advantage of downloading free library books and audiobooks from the Ocean State Libraries EZone. A librarian will work with you to get you up and running, so drop-in any time between 6:30 - 7:30 pm. First come-first served. Don't forget to bring:
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Your device
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Your library card
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Your Amazon account information (Kindles only)
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Your Adobe ID (if you already have one)
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Location: Central Library
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Thursday June 13, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Computer Basics: Mouse and Windows
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Practice using a mouse to navigate around the computer screen. Learn the difference between the right click, left click, double click, and scrolling functions. Learn how computers using the Windows operating system are organized. Familiarize yourself with the desktop and some of the common programs you will encounter. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required.
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Location: Central Library
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Saturday June 15, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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eReader Drop-in
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Contact: Julie Holden 401-943-9080 julieholden@cranstonlibrary.org
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Bring your eReader, Kindle, tablet, or smartphone and see how you can take advantage of downloading free library books and audiobooks from the Ocean State Libraries EZone. A librarian will work with you to get you up and running, so drop-in any time between 9:00 am - 10:00 am. First come-first served. Don't forget to bring:
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Your device
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Your library card
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Your Amazon account information (Kindles only)
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Your Adobe ID (if you already have one)
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Location: Central Library
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Thursday June 27, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Computer Basics: Internet and Web Searching
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Contact: 401-943-9080x6 tech@cranstonlibrary.org
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Learn how to access the internet, navigate to a web site, and use a search engine to find information. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required.
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Location: Central Library
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Tuesday July 2, 2013
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2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
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Teen Underground Cafe
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Contact: Linda Archetto 943-9080 X121 llindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
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Go beneath the surface to discover the secrets of a great summer at the Teen Underground Cafe! Socialize with your friends and chill out with food and a delicious Coolatta, courtesy of Dunkin' D onuts. Enjoy a Divergent Party! You do not have to read the book to enjoy this exciting event. But, you just might want to read it after this thrilling experience. In this story, society is divided into five factions. On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives.Which one would you choose? Remember one choice can transform you! The book becomes a movie in 2014. If you like Hunger Games, then Divergent is for you.The Teen Cafe is open to those entering grades 5 to 9. Older teens may volunteer for the program and earn service credits.
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Location: Central Library
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Thursday July 11, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Computer Basics: Mouse and Windows
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Practice using a mouse to navigate around the computer screen. Learn the difference between the right click, left click, double click, and scrolling functions. Learn how computers using the Windows operating system are organized. Familiarize yourself with the desktop and some of the common programs you will encounter. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required.
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Location: Central Library
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Thursday July 25, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Computer Basics: Internet and Web Searching
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Contact: 401-943-9080x6 tech@cranstonlibrary.org
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Learn how to access the internet, navigate to a web site, and use a search engine to find information. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required.
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Location: Central Library
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Thursday August 8, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Computer Basics: Email
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In this class, you will sign up for an email account and practice sending and receiving emails. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required.
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Location: Central Library
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Thursday August 22, 2013
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9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Computer Basics: Downloading FIles
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This class will cover what the terms upload and download mean. Learn where files such as documents and pictures are stored once you download them to your computer. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required.
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Location: Central Library
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