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Introduction to Email

terran@claytonpl.org (Terran McCanna) — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00 -0400

Prerequisite: Students should understand the concepts in the Computer Basics series of classes (particularly using the mouse and keyboard and using the web) before taking this class.

Students will learn to create and send email messages, save and organize received messages, attach files to messages, store contact information, add email signatures, and distinguish between valid email and spam. Students will have the opportunity to create their own free email accounts if they do not already have one of their own.

Register beginning April 1 by calling 770-347-0160. Check in with instructor before class begins. Please be on time - any open seats at the beginning of class will be given to students that are present and standing by.

If you are not registered for a class, you are welcome to come to the class and check in with the instructor 10-15 minutes before the class starts. At the beginning of class the instructor will see how many seats are available and given them to the students that are waiting.

Computer Basic for Seniors

ameliam@claytonpl.org (Amelia McBride 770-472-8129) — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00 -0400

Are you a Senior interested in gaining basic computer knowledge, or enhancing the skills you already have? Join Amelia McBride as she offers basic ideas for searching the Internet, securing email accounts, basic word processing and computer trouble shooting. This class is recommended for ages 55 & up. Advance registration is required.

Island Cooking Demonstration

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00 -0400

Pajama-Rama Storytime

hqyouthservices@claytonpl.org (Youth Services Desk; 770-473-3850) — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00 -0400

Come have fun with us while we explore new stories and themes each week through books, music, games, and crafts. You may wear your pajamas, bring a blanket or stuffed animal.

No registration - For all ages.

Preschool Storytime

acorbitt@claytonpl.org (Amanda Corbitt 770-472-8100) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00 -0400

Join us at the Riverdale Branch Library

as we encourage your little one's love for books, reading, art, music and playing!

We have so much FUN!

Miss Amanda reads for about 30 minutes.

Then we move on to music and body movement for about fifteen minutes.

Last but not least we will do a fun craft you can take home.

Please Register.

Groups are welcome based on available space, but MUST register in advance.

Storytime for Groups

darlarance@claytonpl.org (Darla Rance; 770-347-0160) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00 -0400

GROUPS MUST PRE-REGISTER. For ages 3-6 years old with caregivers.

Job Hunting and Skill-Building Lab

terran@claytonpl.org (Terran McCanna) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00 -0400

Use lab time to write or update your resume, search for jobs, fill out online job applications, or work on improving your computer skills by taking online classes through Job & Career Accelerator or practice tests through Learning Express.

This lab is open on a first come-first served basis (no advance registration required). Check in with the instructor when you arrive in order to access a computer.

The instructor will be available to assist you with basic questions and help you get to the right website or program for your needs. However, all participants should already have basic computer skills and be able to access their own email accounts. Any participant that does not have these skills should attend the Computer Basics series of classes - contact the instructor for details.

This lab time does not count against your normal daily computer use time. However, this ***LAB TIME IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NON-JOB OR NON-SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES*** such as Facebook, YouTube, checking personal email, or playing online games. If you have any questions about what you can use this lab time for, please contact the instructor.

Storytime for Families

darlarance@claytonpl.org (Darla Rance; 770-347-0160) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00 -0400

Storytime for families

More stories, more music, more fun! Join us at 11:00 a.m.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00 -0400

We need your help! In addition to table sales at each of the Clayton County Libraries, the Friends of the Library have a used book sale at the Headquarters Library each month. If you haven’t been to one, you don’t know what you are missing! You will find hundreds of books at fantastic prices and 100% of all proceeds from the sales are used to support your library system.

The library system relies greatly on proceeds from the Friends of the Library book sales to continue offering special programs for all ages, educational classes, & other resources to the community. The best part is . . . with the support of the Friends, it’s all Free to you!

Right From the Start/Medicaid (RSM)

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00 -0400

Each month on the last Saturday, a member of the Right From the Start/Medicaid (RSM) team will be at a table inside the library, near the front art display, to answer questions and/or to take initial applications for Medicaid from pregnant women and families with children.

Please note that final approval cannot be given on the day of the application, but the application process can be started. If you have general questions about Medicaid, please call the RSM office at 770 473 2605.

For more information go to Right From the Start Medicaid

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00 -0400

Cuentos y Libros/Stories & Books

hqyouthservices@claytonpl.org (Youth Services Desk; 770-473-3850) — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00 -0400

Each Saturday, stories will be read in both English and in Spanish. Talented bilingual volunteers will read stories in Spanish and library staff will read in English. The program will end with a craft. Free for the whole family.

Participarán estudiantes talentosas, que leerán en ambos idiomas (español e inglés). Después de la activad de lectura, los participantes harán una actividad manual. Estas actividades son gratis para toda la familia. Esta es una gran oportunidad de aprender inglés para unos y español para otros. Pueden participar desde los niños hasta los abuelos de su familia.