Programs - Programs For Adults

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READING ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

HOMEBOUND DELIVERY

The Peters Township Public Library is proud to introduce a new outreach service: "Homebound Delivery." Library materials are selected, picked up and delivered to Peters Township residents, regardless of age, who are unable to come to the Library because of a temporary or permanent physical, visual, or other limitation.

To apply, either complete a Homebound Delivery Reader Information Form and return it to the Library or contact Mrs. Lee at Library at (724) 941-9430 ext. 321.

Materials available for circulation include books, large print books, audio books, videos, DVD's, CD's, and magazines. Items are delivered by a Library volunteer every three weeks. Requests for renewals may be granted if there are no holds on the item, with the exception of videos and DVD's, which cannot be renewed.

Volunteers needed!

Homebound delivery is a volunteer-driven service. If you are interested in meeting and helping others, and are able and willing to deliver items to meet a real, growing need of those in your community, please call (724) 941-9430 ext. 321.

ONLINE BOOK CLUBS

The Library is delighted to offer several Online Book Clubs. Join one (or more) of the Online Book Clubs, and every weekday morning we'll email you a portion of a book that takes about five minutes to read. By the time Friday arrives, you'll have read the first two or three chapters of a book. If you like what you've read, and want to read more, simply come to the Library and check out the book to finish it. A new book begins each Monday. Choose from the Non-Fiction Book Club (a mixture of fiction and nonfiction), the Fiction Book Club, the Romance Book Club, the Good News Book Club (a combination of religious and inspirational fiction and nonfiction), and the Teen Book Club. Join one or join them all! To enroll, click on the "Online Book Club" icon on any page within the Library's website, and follow the instructions. Membership is free and requires only the submission of an e-mail address. This information is kept confidential and used only for e-mailing book selections. Contact the Library with any questions. Sign up today and start reading with us tomorrow!

LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS

For those interested in joining the "Book Club for Adults" or the "Evening Book Club for Adults", please contact a member of the Library reference staff at (724) 941-9430. You may obtain book club selections directly from the Reference Department.

BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS

When: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

May 21, 2008: Planning session

All are welcome to attend. The book club meets in the Library's 2nd floor Reading Room.

EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS

When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

May 14, 2008: Planning session

SPECIAL EVENTS

"THE GALLERY" SHOWCASES STUDENT PHOTOS
May 1 - 15, 2008

The Peters Township High School Photography Classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby of the Peters Township Public Library from May 1st – 15th (takedown on the 15th around 3:00 p.m.) during library hours. "The Gallery" is a display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school. An opening reception will be held on May 1st from 6:30-8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Some of the photos displayed will be available for sale, with proceeds to benefit the Library's expansion project. Over 50 students contributed work for this exciting event. For more information about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor, Erin Boni, at bonie@pt-sd.org or the Library at 724-941-9430.

GENERAL PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM

Duration: 4 weeks, April 26 - May 17, 2008
When: Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Limit: 12 students
Instructor: Bob Rickman

In these four sessions, students will be introduced to the ideas of Buddhism and its practice. We will examine the different types, and then use Tibetan Buddhism as our focus. There will be a short meditation on each lesson. Basic topics will include: Buddha's Life Story, Anayltical and Concentrated Meditation, Anger vs. Patience, Attachment vs. Love, and Karma. These teachings will be based on Gelek Rimpoche's "Gateway to the Spiritual Path" and "Good Life, Good Death." Register at the library's circulation desk.

THE nowU PENNSYLVANIA'S 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presenter: Ross C. Godlove, nowU Field Representative PA Treasury Department

The nowU Pennsylvania's 529 College Savings Program (formerly known as PA TAP529) provides a tax-smart, affordable way to save for college. With the Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP), you choose the amount you want to contribute and make contributions whenever you want. Your account is guaranteed to grow so that it keeps pace with tuition inflation. The GSP account funds can be used at most colleges and career schools in the United States for almost all higher education expenses. This program will provide information for parents of toddlers, elementary and middle school students on up --- it's never too early or too late to start saving! Register at the library's circulation desk.

CLASSIC FILM NIGHT

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Film: The Gay Divorcee starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
Presented by: Kelsey Eckert

Join us at the library as we celebrate the tradition of classic film! After the film, participants can share their thoughts and learn more about the film. Register at the library's circulation desk.

SIGHTSEEING ON THE INTERNET

Ages: 13 and up
When:

Monday, June 9, 2008, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. OR
Friday, June 13, 2008, 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Gas prices got you down? Join us in the new Teen Room at the library for armchair travel as we visit popular U.S. cities over the Internet. Each person attending can request a visit to one or two cities, which we will then tour over the Internet, with our results magnified and projected on the back wall of the Teen Room. There will be views of famous sightseeing spots and landmarks, as well as common street scenes. Participants will learn how to use the amazing resources of "Google" to visit their favorite U.S. cities from many points of view! Don't miss this adventure! Register at the library's circulation desk.

CHINESE LANGAUGE LESSONS

Ages: 12 and up
Duration: 1 week, August 11 - 15, 2008
When: Monday - Friday, 12:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $55.00
Instructor: Barbara Chen

This program is designed for those who are interested in Chinese culture and/or are planning to visit China. Topics covered will be practical conversation, useful vocabulary, Pinyin, songs, and movies. Beginners are welcome! Register at the library's circulation desk.

ARTS PROGRAMS

CROCHET CLUB

Dates: Thursdays, May 1, 15, June 5, 19, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 for the entire duration listed above (new members must pay $10.00 regardeless of when they sign up)
Instructor: Cathy Layton

This bi-monthly group is for anyone from those who know the basic stitches to those who have been crocheting for years. Come to improve your skills, to learn and share ideas, or just to relax and meet with other crocheters. Register at the library's circulation desk.

LEARN TO PAINT THE ONE-STROKE DONNA DEWBERRY WAY!

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $12.00
Instructor: Diana Koch

Certified Donna Dewberry One Stroke instructor Diana Koch will teach adults how to master this ingenious painting method. The one-stroke painting method can be learned by anyone, no previous painting knowledge is necessary. In this class, students will learn basic strokes; beginners and advanced students welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Please see supply list when registering

LEARN TO PAINT THE ONE-STROKE DONNA DEWBERRY WAY!

Duration: 3 weeks, June 9 - 23, 2008
When: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Diana Koch

Certified Donna Dewberry One Stroke instructor Diana Koch will teach adults how to master this ingenious painting method. The one-stroke painting method can be learned by anyone, no previous painting knowledge is necessary. In this class, students will use two sessions to paint summer flowers on 2 clay pots or one larger planter (June 9 & 16), and one session (June 23) to paint a patriotic theme on an item of choice. Register at the library's circulation desk. Please see supply list when registering

LEARN TO PAINT THE ONE-STROKE DONNA DEWBERRY WAY!

Duration: 3 weeks, July 7 - 21, 2008
When: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Diana Koch

Certified Donna Dewberry One Stroke instructor Diana Koch will teach adults how to master this ingenious painting method. The one-stroke painting method can be learned by anyone, no previous painting knowledge is necessary. In this class, students will paint summer flowers (including roses, hydrangeas, and geraniums) and a study of different plant leaves on an item of choice. Register at the library's circulation desk. Please see supply list when registering

HOLIDAY BEADATHON

When: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 to register for the class. This amount can then be applied to items made during the class. Project costs range from $10.00 for a pair of sterling silver earrings to $30.00 for a beaded watch
Limit: 12, minimum 6
Minimum age: 12
Instructor: Kathy Shomo

Caught the beading craze? If so, join us as we design beautiful beaded jewelry just in time for the holidays. Top-quality beads from around the world, as well as winter and holiday charms will be availalbe for selection. Complimentary gift boxes will also be available! Beginning students and advanced students are welcome. Compliments are guarenteed! Register at the library's circulation desk.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND AND LIMITED CLASS SIZES, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON COMPUTER CLASSES HELD AT THE LIBRARY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.

FRIDAYS ONLINE

When: Fridays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

During "Fridays Online" patrons may come to the second floor computer for extra help using the Internet, the library online databases, or Microsoft Word and Publisher. Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

INTERNET ASSISTED JOB SEARCH

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

Students will learn about Internet job sites, Internet e-mail, how to research jobs and employers in business databases and in newspaper help wanted ads from all over the country. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

WORD PROCESSING 2

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn about indents, tabs and tables, automating tasks, formatting pages, styles and themes, and discuss compatibility issues related to the recently installed Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER

When: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Minimum: 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

A menagerie of software is trying to hurt you through your computer. They do everything from destroying your hard drive to stealing your identity. Learn how to fight back. This presentation covers viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spam, pop-ups, and spyware. Registration is not complete until payment is received; regiser at the library's circulation desk.

PRODUCING A NEWSLETTER

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Minimum: 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn how to produce a slick newsletter using MSWORD. Includes how to set up columns, how to include photos, artwork, tables and more. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

BURNING CDs

When: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Time: 7 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Minimum: 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

CDs are not like floppy disks. They are more powerful becuase they can be used in equipment other than PCs. Learn how to create, "burn" CDs containing data, photos, and music in various formats. Registration is not complete until payment is received; regiser at the library's circulation desk.

COMPUTERS 101

When: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

Determine what computer to buy by looking at what you want to do with it. Participants will learn about: the various parts of a computer and what they do, computer terminology, software that will be needed, and useful techniques that will make using computers easier. Pre-registration is required. NOTE:There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Minimum: 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will receive a demonstration of the cameras, computers, and software used in digital photography. The special vocabulary and file formats used will also be covered, as well as how to get prints and share photos on the World Wide Web. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

BASIC COMPUTER GRAPHICS

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This class is designed for those adults who would like to use computer graphics to spruce up their presentations, enhance their documents, or help with their children's "works of art." Learn how to use Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Word graphics and the graphics resources of the World Wide Web. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

WORD PROCESSING 3

When: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn about templates, multiple columns, adding graphics, mail merge, and discuss compatibility issues related to the recently installed Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH

When: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

Students will learn how to use the library's resources to help you search for your roots. The lesson covers how to use the Heritage Quest and Ancestry Library Edition databases. Learning how to Google will also be covered. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS

When: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This class is designed for individuals who want to go beyond the basics. Learn how to use the advanced features of Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Word graphics, scanners and scanning software. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

BASIC EXCEL SPREADSHEETS

When: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This class covers creating an excel spreadsheet, printing a range as well as using formulas, functions and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. NOTES: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

WORD PROCESSING 1

When: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn how to create and save documents, work with text, format characters and paragraphs, print documents, and discuss compatibility issues related to the recently installed Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

DOING RESEARCH ON THE WEB

When: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This hands-on course will teach students how to do research on the Internet. Topics covered will be search engines, search strategy structure and language, links, and an examination of the various databases available in the library. Pre-registration is required. NOTES: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

PRESENTATIONS WITH POWERPOINT

When: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $6.00
Limit: 12, minimum 5
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn about slide design, themes and backgrounds, inserting illustrations, text and tables, formatting text, paragraphs, fonts and drawing, saving slides, printing slides, and will discuss compatibility issues related to the recently installed Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.