Consumer Reports workshop in August

We're stretching every dollar to the limit these days but we still want reliable and quality products. That's why so many people turn to Consumer Reports for expert and unbiased information on cars, appliances, electronics, and much more. To introduce you to the online version of Consumer Reports, the Library is offering a free 1 hour workshop on Saturday, August 28, at 2:00 pm. You will learn how to log in using your library card, read the latest issue, find ratings and reviews, and more. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must have basic knowledge of using an Internet browser. To register, call the Library at 270-826-3712 or click here.

Digital Photo S.O.S. workshops in August

You've got a great digital camera and you love snapping photos. But where are those photos now? Are they still on your camera? Most people never get around to doing something with their photos like saving them in a safe place and sharing them with others. If this sounds like you, then come to the Library on Tuesday, August 3, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm or Saturday, August 21, from 10 am to noon and learn how to Save, Organize, and Share (S.O.S.) your digital photos using Flickr. We will show you how to create a free Flickr account, upload your photos, organize them, and more. Please bring a few digital photos on a flash drive or CD or a digital camera with a USB cable for hands-on experience. To register, call the Library at 270-826-3712 or click here.

Downloading Library Books and More

Grab your laptop, iPhone, iPod, MP3 player, smartphone, Kobo, nook, or any of their cousins and head to the library on Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. There will be a demonstration and Q&A session on how to borrow audiobooks, ebooks, music, and videos from the library's website and download them to your gadget. You will learn how to search the website, select items, place holds, make requests, check out, download, and transfer the items to your portable device. We encourage you to bring your portable device and/or laptop so you can practice. A limited number of laptops will be available for practice for those who do not have one. Registration is required and you will need to know your library card number and password to use the service.

Computer Class Schedule

The library is offering several free computer classes. The classes will be held in the Children's Department computer lab or the Multi-purpose room and each participant will have his or her own computer for practice. Class size is limited so registration is required. You may register online or by calling the Library. If you have specific questions about the classes, please call Retta Zollinger, the library's Public Computer Instructor, at 826-3712.

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