Book Discussion Groups

Cranberry Library hosts two book discussion groups each month. One is on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting room. The Books & Bagels discussion group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:15 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room.

Nov. 21, 10:15 a.m.:  When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka

Dec. 3, 7:00 p.m.:  The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Dec. 19, 10:15 a.m.:  Bed and Breakfast by Lois Battle

Jan. 7, 7:00 p.m.:  Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

Adult Programs

November

Sunday, Nov. 4th, 1:30 p.m.: Pit Bull 101

Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 7:00 p.m.:  Digital Photography Basics

Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 7:00 p.m.:  Tough Toddlers by Bellevue Pediatrics 

Thursday, Nov. 29th, 7:00 p.m.:  New Tax Laws for 2007 Filing Season (H&R Block)

Computer Classes

November

3rd Saturday (9:00 a.m.) Word I* (Registration begins Oct. 6th)
10th Saturday (9:00 a.m.) Word II* (Registration begins Oct. 13th)
17th Saturday (9:00 a.m.) Identity theft (Registration begins Oct. 20th)

December

1st Saturday (9:00 a.m.) Email* (Registration begins Nov. 3rd)
8th Saturday (9:00 a.m.) Excel * (Registration begins Nov. 10th)
15th Saturday (9:00 a.m.) Excel II* (Registration begins Nov. 17th)

*These classes will be restricted to the first 12 people who register.

Classes will be held Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the computer lab. Computer classes are free and last approximately 1 1/2 hrs.

Computer class Registration

Registration is required for all classes.


Registration is at the reference desk and can be done in person or by phone.


People can sign up for a class no more than 4 weeks in advance.


Only 12 people can sign up for a class indicated by an asterisk. There will be no waiting list.


The instructor will check the names of the registered patrons on the day of the class.


If classes are full, people may show up on the day of the class and enter their names into a lottery. If there are no-shows (people who have registered but have not shown up by 5 minutes past the hour), names of individuals will be drawn lottery style to fill the empty computers. Otherwise, they may sit at one of the tables and listen.


The classes that are not marked with an asterisk are lecture-type classes with no hands-on experience.

COMPUTER CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Email : This class will cover using Outlook Express, setting up a free account, email etiquette, sending attachments, Saving and Printing.

Word (Beginning and Intermediate): For those who would like to learn the fundamentals of word processing, this class focuses on the Microsoft Program Word. We will explore correcting, deleting, cutting and pasting, printing and importing pictures. Students should be able to use a mouse and have some experience using a keyboard.

Excel (Beginning and Intermediate) For those who would like to learn the fundamentals of using this spreadsheet software program. This class will cover the basics of setting up a spreadsheet (for mathematical and nonmathematical purposes), using formulas, formatting and printing.

Troubleshooting your Computer: This class is for those who want to learn about what to do before you call the help desk. Discover easy tips that will allow you to determine if you have a major problem, what it is and what to do about it.

Identity theft: There are ways to prevent identity theft. Find out how to identify a potential scan and protect yourself from identity theft. In 2005, 8.3 million Americans fell victim to this problem.