Page 3 - Pontiac Public Library Winter 2020 Newsletter

OAKLAND COUNTY IN 1877
Saturday, February 22
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Auditorium
As a part of the 2020 Oakland County Bicentennial
commemoration, the Oakland County Historical Commission
is donating reprints of the Everts book in sturdy library-quality
binding to libraries and in the county. Such a version will not require special care and can, therefore, be made more accessible to patrons. In addition to the formal presentation of the book, Jim Craft of the Oakland County Historical Commission will deliver a talk on its background, content and value as historical literature.
MEET THE AUTHOR: KEANA MONIQUE
Saturday, March 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Come to our library to meet author presenting her books: “Pieces of me Volumes 1 and 2”, and “Thot Chronicles: The Tale of Isis Carrington”. You will be able to purchase a signed copy of her books.
ADULT SERVICES ONGOING PROGRAMS
COMPUTER BASICS
COMPUTER BASICS
Thursdays, January 2, February 6, March 5, April 2
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, January 4, February 8, March 7, April 4,
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Computer Lab
Learn the basics on how to use a computer.
INTERNET BASICS
Tuesdays, January 7, February 11, March 10, April 7
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, January 11,
February 15, March 14, April 11 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Computer Lab
This class will provide basic knowledge about the use of the internet, including: browsers, basic functions, searches, basic troubleshooting, good and bad practices, and how to avoid unwanted sites, viruses, and information theft.
EMAIL BASICS
Thursdays, January 16,
February 20, March 19, April 16 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, January 18,
February 22, March 21, April 18 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab
This class will provide knowledge on how to create an email account, use it (send emails, open received emails etc.), and maintain your account.
MICROSOFT WORD BASICS
Tuesdays, January 21,
February 25, March 24, April 21, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, January 25, February 29, March 28, April 25, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Computer Lab
This class will provide knowledge on Microsoft Word’s basic functions, including the
ribbon, templates,
and printing.
FAMILY KARAOKE NIGHTS
Tuesdays, January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21
Auditorium
Come sing with us in
the Auditorium. Our
Karaoke program is
open to all ages! Light refreshments will be provided.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP
Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register for a 15-minute session with a library staff person to help you with a certain computer related question. Help is available for one on one instruction on database usage and Microsoft Suite Applications. Registration is required. Please register at the information desk or by phone: 248-758-3943!
GENEALOGY CLUB
Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25 Computer Lab
Learn how to do your
genealogy and meet
other people who
enjoy discovering their family history. This club will also include instruction on how to use Ancestry.com which is available to use for free through the library.
ME TOO SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9 Led by survivor and Library Director Devan Green and supported by the Pontiac Chapter of the Crime Survivors
for Safety and Justice, this group is for women and girls who have been victims
of molestation, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence. This group is a safe space to support one another and to
learn how to cope and how to deal with issues that develop from trauma such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. This group has a Facebook Group where members can interact between meetings.
“Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.” - Barack Obama