Classes and Events at Beale Memorial Library, December 2011
Computer Classes at the Beale Memorial Library, December 2011:
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Computer Basics, Keyboard and Mouse Friday, December 9, 10 am – 12 pm.
Right click, double click, click and drag, cursor, icons, toolbars—is it all Greek to you? Learn basic keyboard and mouse functions in a Windows environment with this introductory class. Topics include:
- Identifying hardware, software, drives, disks, and peripherals
- Terminology such as Desktop, Icons, Monitor
- Opening a program
- How to navigate windows
- Skills for using a mouse: pointing--clicking—double-clicking—right-clicking—selecting & highlighting—drag & drop
This class is intended for beginners & assumes no prior knowledge of computer use.
[Please Note: the following classes require a basic knowledge of computer keyboard and mouse:]
Beginning Surfing: Basic Internet Saturday, December 10, 4-6 pm.
Internet:
Explains how to find information on the World Wide Web:
- History of the Internet & its structure.
- Typing an Internet address (URL) into the Address Bar
- Clicking on & following links
- Using a search engine for basic searches
- Evaluating information found on the Internet
- Explain how technology can be misused to distort information
Nonprofits: How Do I Find a Grant? Thursday, December 15, 10 am – 12 pm. Learn tips, tricks and tools on how to find online grant funding sources for your nonprofit organization in this hands-on computer class.
Microsoft Word 2003. Friday, December 16, 10 am – 12 pm.
Learn basic skills for creating a document; practice skills such as:
- Identifying the parts of a Word Window
- Toolbars & icons
- Selecting & modifying text
- Saving, opening & printing files
- Cutting & pasting
- Centering, spacing, fonts, copy & paste, Undo
- Setting margins & line spacing
- Formatting text
Your Story: Genealogy Workshop. Saturday, December 17, 10 am – 12 pm.
Presented by the Kern County Genealogical Society. Learn more about researching your family tree.
Other Events at the Beale Memorial Library, December 2011:
Tuesdays, 11 am -- Toddler Time! Parents are invited to accompany their 18-month-old through 2-year-old children for music, nursery rhymes, stories and play – Arkelian Children’s Room
Wednesdays, 11 am – 1 pm: Personal Computer Coach. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 868-0770 to reserve 30-minute sessions with a volunteer coach for one-on-one computer learning. Open to all ages.
Fridays, 10:30 am-- Preschool Storytime – Arkelian Children’s Room
Fridays, 3:30 pm Teen Gaming: Wii™ Kinect™ @ the Library! Auditorium.
Saturdays, 2-4 pm (except 12-24 & 12/31): Math Clinic: Learn math or get assistance with your math homework; Open to learners of all ages. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 868-0770. Geology, Mining, and Petroleum Room.
Saturday, December 3, 2-3 pm: Holiday Harps—Seasonal music. Auditorium.
Wednesday, December 7, 3:30 pm: Holly Jolly and Moostletoe. Arkelian Children’s Room.
Thursday, December 8, 5 pm: Let It Rise! Make an Amish bread starter to share with friends and family for the holidays; all materials will be provided. Lake Room
Thursday, December 8, 5 pm: Crocheting @ the Library. If you don’t know how to crochet, we’ll teach you! If you do crochet, bring your current project and stitch along with us. Bring your own crochet hook (any size), and smooth, lightweight yarn. -Tejon Room.
Thursday, December 8, 6 pm: The King James Bible: Its Creation and Legacy. Join Dr. Andrew Troup of the CSUB English Department in this presentation and thought exchange on the King James Bible – its development, literary excellence, controversies, and influence on American culture. Auditorium
Saturday, December 10, 11 am: Barks and Books – Children, build reading skills by sharing stories with a Therapy Dog - Arkelian Children’s Room.
Saturday, December 10, 11 am – 2 pm: Creative Writing Workshop. Tejon Room.
Saturday, December 10, 1-2 pm. Scrapbooking 101. Bring in a few photos and your favorite marker for this hands-on scrapbooking workshop! Material for this program was generously donated by Simply Scrapbooks. Auditorium.
Saturday, December 10, 3 pm: Orientation for New Volunteers. Computer Lab.
Wednesday, December 14, 3:30 pm: Art in the Afternoon: Children, enjoy developing your creativity through different art techniques. Supplies provided. Arkelian Children’s Room.
Wednesday, December 14, 5-7 pm: Recognizing Elder Abuse: A Free Informational Program. Nona Tolentino, Program Director for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program administered by Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc., will be speaking on the subject of recognizing and reporting elder abuse. Tejon Room
Saturday, December 17, 11 am – 2 pm: Local History Lecture— Local History Writing. Tejon Room.
Wednesday, December 21, 5-7 pm: Beginning Guitar Workshop on Chords and Songs – learn how to play guitar chords and songs with your guitar – Tejon Room
All events are free. No reservations necessary. For more information,
call Beale Memorial Library at 661-868-0770.
Kern County Library
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