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Library Thing

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:19 +0000

Library Thing is a fun, easy way to keep track of books you own, have read, or want to read. It’s a free computer program that lets you create your own personal catalog of your favorite books. Rank your favorites, write your own reviews, add tags to help you find your books in your catalog. If you choose to, you can network with other book lovers who share your interest in and love of books. Some computer experience required. Sound interesting? For more information, contact Arlene Letourneau at 624-6550. This class will be held Wednesday, September 8, 1:30 – 3:00. Main Library, Winchell Room.

Introduction to the Internet Class

Library — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:00:24 +0000

An Introduction to the Internet class will be given on Tuesday, August 31st, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Manchester City Library. To take this class, you must sign up at Manchester City Library or through the calendar on the library’s homepage, www.manchester.lib.nh.us. Only a few seats are available for this class.

The class will discuss and demostrate some of the basic concepts, for using the Internet and having an e-mail account. These concepts include use of the mouse, Internet addresses, basic searching of the world wide web, terminology and e-mail.

Please contact Tom Acker, at 624-6550 or tacker@manchesternh.gov, for additional information.

Computer Class: Ebsco Database

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:30:58 +0000

Manchester City Library will be offering a computer class on Ebsco on August 23rd. Come learn about the depth of research tools available to library patrons online. Learning about our databases with Ebsco will provide a great overview and introduction to the hundreds of research and reference tools available at your finger tips. Use the Novelist database for an amazing list of book suggestions. Access thousands of magazine articles, car repair manuals, academic journals, and information on history, genealogy, current events and business. Specialist Pam Erickson from Ebsco will be there to give you a genuine learning experience. Please preregister, bring your library card, and arrive early for this amazing 6:30pm-7:30pm class. See all of the amazing tools and try them out for yourself. Monday evening August 23rd at 6:30 in the Winchell Room. For more information please call 624-6550 and ask for Amy.

Computer Classes

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:24 +0000

The Winchell room will never be the same again! We are pleased to announce that after much planning and preparing we are unrolling a complete series of computer classes at the Manchester City Library! Regularly we will teach what we like to call “No Frills” computer skills. Still learning to use a mouse? Look for Basic Computer Skills I. Intro to the Internet is back, too! After two months off, this widely popular class returns with a new teacher on August 31st. That afternoon brings a great chance to sign up for your own email address and gain some practice with web searching. The class will meet at 1:30pm-3:00pm for a slow paced introduction to getting onto the internet. This class is geared towards beginners and will introduce you to basic Internet and email skills. Other future class offerings include a class on August 2nd about Facebook. Intro to Facebook will be from 6:30pm-7:30 and requires an email address to complete the class. So if you have experience with email and are interested in trying Facebook, please sign up. There will be a brief discussion of the Facebook privacy settings so you can be responsible and understand the benefits and risks of using Facebook. Another class offering will be on August 23rd. Come learn about the depth of research tools available to library patrons online. Learning about our databases with Ebsco will provide a great overview and introduction to the hundreds of research and reference tools available at your finger tips. Use the Novelist database for an amazing list of book suggestions. Access thousands of magazine articles, car repair manuals, academic journals, and information on history, genealogy, current events and business. Specialist Pam Erickson from Ebsco will be there to give you a genuine learning experience. Please preregister, bring your library card, and arrive early for this amazing 6:30pm-7:30pm class. See all of the amazing tools and try them out for yourself.

Manchester residents can now expect at least a couple of computer classes every month, year-round! All of these classes are scheduled to be downstairs in the Winchell Room. Call 624-6550 to register or sign up at www.manchesterlibrary.org using the library’s “Upcoming Events Calendar”. So if you or a friend or a family member needs some basic computer training sign up for one of our classes. We hope to see you at the library!
~Tom Acker VISTA~

Fun With Flickr!

Yvonne — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:53:59 +0000

Sharing photos has been a popular activity since the invention of the camera. Almost everyone has poured over family photos at reunions, holidays and special occasions—flipping through stacks of photos and reminiscing and sharing memories. Flickr can help you share photos with more people and gives you control over who sees your photos at any time and any place on the planet. You don’t have to wait for the next family reunion to see photos of distant relatives or friends—you can see and share them as soon as you make them available on Flickr. Do you have pictures on your camera or cell phone that you want to keep? Let us help you and have some fun learning to use Flickr–which is one of the tools what we’ve been using here at the library to store, collect and utilize pictures. “Fun With Flickr” is one on one help and instruction on how to use Flickr to upload, edit and share your photos. For more information or to sign up please call the Manchester City Library at 624-6550 and speak with Yvonne.

Communicate Online: Email & IM

Lichen — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:53:57 +0000

We will sign up for an email address, compose and send messages, attach files, read and reply to incoming mail, and store emails in our address book. If there is time and interest we might look briefly at Instant Messaging. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers and Introduction to the Internet or comfort with mousing, keyboard, internet navigation, and work processing. Registration required. For more information, please contact Lichen Rancourt at 624-6550 ext. 324.

Note: Space is limited and demand is high so please, if you sign up, plan to attend and arrive a bit early – space will not be held after starting time.

More Word Processing

Lichen — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:50:22 +0000

Learn to format text, paragraphs, pages; create lists and outlines; insert images; and preview your document. Prerequisite: familiarity with work processing or introduction to Word Processing. Registration required. For more information, please contact Lichen Rancourt at 624-6550 ext. 324.

Note: Space is limited and demand is high so please, if you sign up, plan to attend and arrive a bit early – space will not be held after starting time.

Introduction to Computers

Library — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:05:53 +0000

Their bark is worse than their byte. Computers are no mystery; they’re just tools. Come, get introduced, and learn the basics. For more information, please contact Lichen Rancourt at 624-6550 ext. 324. Registration is required.

Note: Space is limited and demand is high so please, if you sign up, plan to attend and arrive a bit early. Space will not be held after starting time.

Introduction to Word Processing

Library — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:04:28 +0000

Learn how to create a document so you can write a love letter, (you bring the love), format a resume (you bring the skills), and more. For more information, please contact Lichen Rancourt at 624-6550 ext. 324. Registration required.

Note: Space is limited and demand is high so please, if you sign up, plan to attend and arrive a bit early. Space will not be held after starting time.

Introduction to Computers

Library — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:24:41 +0000

Their bark is worse than their byte. Computers are no mystery; they’re just tools. Come, get introduced, and learn the basics. For more information, please contact Lichen at 624-6550 ext. 324. Registration Required.

Note: Space is limited and demand is high so please, if you sign up, plan to attend and arrive a bit early. Space will not be held after starting time.