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Community meetings are subject to change without notice.

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All Events in August (1436 events)

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8/1/2012
Wednesday
8:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr
Categories:
Community Meeting

Pima College Northwest Campus

Community Meeting. This is not a library sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
8:15am - 9:30am
Location:
Nanini
Categories:
Adults
Job Help

Job Club

Are you a job seeker? Then attend the Tucson Job Seekers Network Group Job Club to assist you in your job search and transition. No cost to attend, and no registration required. For more information, please contact John Shattuck at Tucsonjobseekers@cs.com.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
8:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Himmel Park
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
eBook & Audiobook Download Help

Digital Downloads

Want to learn about digital downloads? Find out if your media player is compatible with OverDrive? This class will help you find the information you need to use your device to download ebooks, audiobooks, and videos. Discover the free downloads offered by your library.

Part 2 of 2. Registration is from July 11 to July 25. Call 594-5305 to register.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
8:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Miller-Golf Links
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes


Get Started with the Computer

Learn the mouse, keyboard, buttons, scrollbars, and to open, navigate, and close programs, and gain an understanding of computer terms.

Part 1 of 2. Register at the library or by calling 594-5355. Registration for August classes starts July 20.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
8:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Dusenberry-River
Computer Area
Categories:
Computer Classes

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps you manage mathematical information. You can use Excel to budget your personal finances and keep track of your investments. You can also use Excel to follow loan repayments, compare different mortgages, create invoices and more. Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended.

Part 1 of 6. Registration is limited to 7. To register, please call 594-5345 starting Thursday, July 19th.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
El Pueblo
Categories:
Adults
Computer Classes
Job Help
Spanish/Español

Ayuda personalizada de computación y búsqueda de empleo

Nuestro instructor de computación está disponible para responder cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre temas de computación. Estos temas pueden incluir escritura de currículo (résumé), búsqueda de empleo en la red, cuentas de correo electrónico, búsquedas en la Internet y más.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
El Pueblo
Categories:
Adults
Computer Classes
Job Help

Drop-in Job Help

Our computer instructor is available to answer questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
El Pueblo
Categories:
Adults
Computer Classes
Spanish/Español

Introducción a las Computadoras

Aprenda lo básico en este curso. Desde como prender y apagar la computadora hasta como manejar el mouse y abrir programas. Este programa es ideal para aquellas personas que no han tenido ningún tipo de contacto con una computadora.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
El Pueblo
Categories:
Adults
Computer Classes

Introduction to Computers

In this fun, hands-on course you will learn all the basic computer skills including using the mouse and keyboard, working in Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Word, surfing the Internet and using Email. This course is ideal for someone who has a little experience with the computer but wants to know more. Note: If you have never touched a computer or keyboard before, you may benefit from attending our Meet the Computer course prior to Introduction to Computers.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
9:45am - 10:45am
Location:
Bookmobile
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Family

Visit the Bookmobile

Visit the Bookmobile at Prestige Assisted Living, Green Valley, AZ on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Flowing Wells
Computer Lab at the Ellie Towne Community Center
Across the street from the library.
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes


Introduction to the Internet

Demystify the Internet! Learn how to navigate the Internet and use email to keep in touch with your friends and family. Not a lecture, this class is all hands-on learning with a high-speed Internet connection. You will open your own free email account to send and receive email with friends and relatives.

Before taking this course, you should know basic computer skills like how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to turn the computer on and off and a general understanding of the Windows operating system.

Sixth of six classes. Call 594-5225 for more information.

Registration for this event is required. Registration for this event is closed.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Sahuarita
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes

Learn to use Google

Google is a leading search engine that helps you locate information on the Internet. In this course, you will learn about some of the other useful and fun features of Google, including news, maps, videos, calendars and health and financial information.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Geasa-Marana
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes

Looking at Windows

Refresh the skills you need to work with the Windows operating system or just learn some helpful things about Windows. In this course, you will learn skills that are useful for beginning computer users including resizing and manipulating Windows, changing the mouse properties, using toolbars, rearranging the Desktop and getting support online.

Registration begins July 18. Call 520-594-5255 to register.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Woods Memorial
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Kids
Spanish/Español
Teens

Quiet Zone / La Zona de Silencio

We are designating a Quiet Zone for those customers who would like an area where they can have a peaceful place for study, contemplation, reflection, productive thinking or to just read, with minimal disturbances.

La Zona de Silencio está reservada para clientes de la Biblioteca quienes están leyendo, estudiando, conduciendo investigaciónes u otras actividades sin ruido.

8/1/2012
Wednesday
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Mission
Study Room
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes
Job Help
Spanish/Español

Drop-in Job Help

Our computer instructor is available to answer questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more.

Ayuda personalizada de computación y búsqueda de empleo

Nuestro instructor de computación está disponible para responder cualquier pregunta que tenga de una variedad de temas de computación. Estos temas pueden incluir escritura de currículo, búsqueda de empleo en la red, cuentas de correo electrónico, búsquedas en la Internet y más. Bilingüe (Ingles/Español)

For additional information, please call 594-5325. Bilingual instructor.

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