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films | events | bookmobile | computer classes

For programs that indicate registration required, call Youth Services at 785-580-4565 or sign up in person.

Out of this World Storytime [3–5 years]

Baby Bookworms [0–18 months]

Outer space stories and songs for children that encourage a love of reading at an early age. Local celebrities will be sharing these stories with the children.

Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]

 Story Zone Tue May 5 Tue May 12 Tue May 19 Tue May 26

Entertaining our youngest patrons with stories, songs and bounces. Next session begins June 4. See June’s ConnectNow. Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs!

A program for toddlers and their favorite adult to enjoy together. Registration begins 9 AM, Wednesday, May 20 for the session starting June 3.

Tot Time [24–36 months]

Share stories, songs and crafts with your 2-year-old. This program transitions children from lap-sitting to independent storytimes.

Registration begins 9 AM, Tuesday, May 26 for the session starting June 9.

9:30–10:00 am 9:30–10:00 am 9:30–10:00 am 9:30–10:00 am

School Readiness Roundup [3–5 years]

Bring your preschooler and play! Join us for fun activities that you can do with your child to prepare for kindergarten. Become familiar with the Kindergarten Readiness Skill checklist used by local school districts.

This program is offered in association with Capital Area Smart Start and ERC Resource & Referral. Registration required.  Lingo Story Room 121 Thu

May 7

6:30–7:30 pm

Pajama Storytime [3–5 years]

Wear your pajamas to the library!

Bring along a fuzzy friend and your blanket. Stories, songs and finger plays.

Registration required.

Elementary Programs Family Programs For programs that indicate registration required, call Youth Services at 785-580-4565 or sign up in person.

For programs that indicate registration required, call Youth Services at 785-580-4565 or sign up in person.

4-H in the Library [6–11 years]

Homework Center [5–18 years]

Wed May 6

 Homework Center 121D Mon-Thu (closed Memorial Day) 4:00–8:00 pm Sun 2:00–6:00 pm

Shawnee County 4-H members entertain you Homework coaches help children with with a variety of exciting crafts and projects. questions and assignments and teach them  Lingo Story Room 121 how to use the library’s resources.

4:00–5:00 pm

Stone Nature Center Critters [5–12 years]

Imagination on Vacation [6–12 years and families]

Meet some of Stone Nature Center’s animal residents up close as wildlife rehabilitators help you separate animal fact from fiction.

Don’t let the bleak economy stop you from dreaming of a vacation. Your library is full of stories, pictures, movies and magazines about far-off people and places. If you can’t travel in person, you can still experience some of the wonder right here with us. Join us as we take imaginary trips to far-away places and send postcards home to prove it.

 Lingo Story Room 121 Thu May 7,21 3:45–4:30 pm Thu May 21 3:45–4:30 pm

Amazing Animals: Tales Upon Tails: Cats [grades 1–5] Go on the prowl with us as we discover the differences between cats and their wild cousins. Play with a live kitten and make a craft to take home.

 Lingo Story Room 121 Sat May 9, 23 10:00 am–12:00 pm

40 Years of Astronomical Research Based in Kansas [all ages]

 Lingo Story Room 121 Tue May 19 4:30–5:30 pm

See what Kansas astronomers have discovered over the past 40 years. Watch video of action-packed astronomical events as they happened. Richard P. Wilds from the American Astronomical Society makes learning about space fun.

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 Lingo Story Room 121 Mon May 11 6:30–7:00 pm

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In these trying times, your library is here for you.

Take a break from your life and get wrapped up in a good book. Check out our DIY books. Connect to resources that will help you spend your leisure time, find a job, advance your career or start a business. The library offers free or affordable assistance to give you a leg up in this bad economy. Oh, and remember to plan to attend one of our events or drop by our gallery. We all need a diversion now and again, don’t we?

 Marvin Auditorium 101BC Tue May 12 10:00–11:30 am

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Preschool Programs

Family Programs cont.

Summerfest Friday Flick [G,PG]

Sing Move & Learn [3–5 years and their families]

Learn how to use music, movement and books to connect with your child and to promote playful learning. Cosponsored by ERC Resource & Referral and Early Reading First. Registration required. Call ERC at 785-357-5171.  Marvin Auditorium Wed May 13

6:30–8:00 pm

Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]

Kyler sings, plays the guitar and reads entertaining books for your family.  Story Zone Fri May 15

10:00–10:30 am

Solar System Ambassador Report [all ages]

Solar System Ambassador L. Paul Verhage gives a space report on the Cassini spacecraft and the moons of Saturn.  Marvin Auditorium 101C Thu May 21 7:00–7:30 pm

Summerfest Reading Kick-off [all ages]

Join us for crafts and activities to help kickstart our Summerfest Reading Program. “Be Creative at Your Library” is this year’s theme.

This is the first day you can pick up your reading log.  Marvin Auditorium Wed May 27

9:00–11:00 am 1:00–3:00 pm

Chasing Near-Earth Objects in Northeast Kansas [all ages]

Hear how a Northeast Kansas observatory located near Eskridge has been a major player in the effort to track solar system objects that might someday impact Earth.

Presented by Gary Hug of the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers League.

 Lingo Story Room 121 Fri May 29 2:00–4:00 pm

Teen Programs

For programs that indicate registration required, call Youth Services at 785-580-4565 or sign up in person.

Young Artist Awards

The 15th Annual Young Artists of the Year Award ceremony recognizes area high school juniors for their outstanding achievements in the arts.

This event is a tribute to art and culture and the commitment made locally by students, parents and teachers.

Cosponsored by Topeka Performing Arts Center and T & T Management.

Sign up to duel other Yu-Gi-Oh players.

Walk-ins are allowed if there are open slots.

Registration required.  Lingo Story Room 121 Mon May 4, 18 3:15–5:15 pm

Second Lifers Club [13–17 years]

Meet us at Oz Island where you can change your physical image, animate objects, construct buildings, make new friends and much more. If you cannot attend in “real life,” join us virtually. Teens between the ages of 13-17 with a library card can acquire an OzIslander account by filling out a form at http://www.tscpl.org/teens/ section/second_lifers.  The Edge Mon May 4, 18

6:30–8:30 pm

Animentals Anime Art Club [11–18 years]

Watch an anime movie, learn about Japanese culture and hang out with other people who love anime as much as you do!

A professional art instructor will be there to help you draw your own manga. Go to http://www.tscpl.org/teens/section/ anime_club for more information.  Marvin Auditorium 101AB Tue May 12 5:00–6:30 pm

 The Edge Fri May 1 6:30–8:30 pm

Just another spot to hone job skills Participants in Topeka Workforce Center’s programs flock to the library to take advantage of our extended hours and immense resources. The Topeka Workforce Center also sends its clients to the library’s computer programs to learn basic skills that help them thrive in the workplace.

The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library uses the same resume writing software as the Workforce Center. Learn how to register for WinWay Resume Writing on page10. Contact the Workforce Center at (785) 235-5627 or 430 SW Topeka Blvd.

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 Marvin Auditorium 101C Thu May 28 7:00–8:30 pm

Watch The Tale of Despereaux, the tale of three unlikely heroes – a misfit mouse who prefers reading books to eating them, an unhappy rat who schemes to leave the darkness of the dungeon and a bumbling servant girl with cauliflower ears – whose fates are intertwined with a princess’.

Bring a friend, a snack and enjoy the show.

Limit 30 people. Movie listings are subject to change. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yu-Gi-Oh [12–18 years]

Chess [11–18 years]

Knitting and Crochet [12–18 years] Learn to knit or crochet or practice your skills. Yarn and supplies provided.  The Edge Wed May 13, 27 3:00–5:00 pm

 David J’s Place Wed May 20

You’re So Fine - Color Me Gorgeous [12–18 years]

3:00–4:30 pm

African American Writers Book Discussion [11–18 years]

6:00–8:00 pm

Book and Movie [12–18 years]

B Street Design shows you a unique, special color palette that will enhance your natural beauty.  The Edge Thu May 14

Attention chess players! Test your skills against other chess players and win prizes.

Let our resident chess master help hone your skills. Registration required.

The group will discuss Nigger: An Autobiography by Dick Gregory. Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself at this teen program, you will watch the movie A Series of Unfortunate Events and discuss Lemony Snicket’s dreadful book series. Or perhaps you should save yourself the pain and attend one of the more pleasant programs on this page.  The Edge Tue May 26

6:00–8:30 pm

 Menninger Room 206 Mon May 18 6:00–7:00 pm

Adult Programs For programs that indicate registration required call 785-580-4540 or sign up in person.

Neutron Stars

Many massive stars end their lives as neutron stars. Come learn about these strange objects, including how they are formed, how they are observed and what we can learn from them. Presented by Professor Karen Camarda, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Washburn University.  Marvin Auditorium 101BC Sat May 2 1:00–2:00 pm

Low Vision Support Group Conference

This conference provides information and support for people who are affected by macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases. Senior adults with low vision as well as their families and caregivers will benefit from this conference. The topic for this session is: “When Is It Time to Learn Blindness Skills?” Registration required. Call 800-432-2925 or 785-580-4530.

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 Marvin Auditorium 101C Mon May 4 3:00–5:00 pm

Our business librarian is here to serve Business Librarian Terry Miller works oneon-one with patrons, teaching them to use information available on the BusinessDecision and ReferenceUSA databases. Terry engages people with our job search and career information resources. She connects people to financial resources, investment materials and economic data and assists entrepreneurs with business planning.

She consults with business-oriented patrons seeking information on local demographics and market segmentation. You can schedule a consultation with Terry via email tmiller@tscpl.org or by phone at 785-580-4556.

Back to School Solutions for Older Students

Whether you are enrolling in higher education for the first time or returning after years in the workforce, don’t let cost prevent you from pursuing your dreams.

Find out about debt-free financing and student loan options from local college and vocational school experts.  Marvin Auditorium 101BC Wed May 6 7:00–8:45 pm

Black Holes, Collisions as Sources of Gravitational Waves

Hear how scientists are testing the limits of Einstein’s theory of relativity using a synergy between supercomputer calculations and a new form of astronomical observation.

Presented by Professor Karen Camarda, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Washburn University.  Marvin Auditorium 101BC Sat May 9 3:00–4:00 pm

At Washburn University, career planning is covered – for everyone

Washburn University Career Services offers a variety of resources from resume writing to interviewing skills. BodJobs connects employers to students looking for work. Ichabods are entitled to free connection; alumni and non-Washburn affiliated citizens can get connected for a low yearly fee. For more info, call (785) 670-1450.

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Teen Programs cont.

Sunday Afternoon with Kansas Authors

Topeka author C. Mark Sarver discusses his book Mundane, the story of a man whose life is one repetitious routine until he begins to meet strangers at the coffee shop in unwanted and unwarranted ways.  Topeka Room 204 Sun May 10

2:00–3:00 pm

Author Talk with Terrye Robins

Robins will talk about her experience of leaving teaching to begin writing a series of mysteries, which are full of humor and suspense.  Marvin Auditorium 101AB Mon May 11 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Literature with Lunch Book Discussion

Discuss The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner. This complex novel is about the three Compson brothers’ obsessions with their sister, Caddy, but the story is told in four chapters, by four different voices and out of chronological order using the streamof-consciousness technique.

Review New Books @ Your Library

Bungalow Homes for the Nation Book Talk

 Menninger Room 206 Tue May 12 1:00–2:00 pm

 Marvin Auditorium 101C Sun May 17 3:00–4:00 pm

Knitting on the Web

African American Writers Book Discussion

Choose from a selection of recently published books to read and review. Keep the free book and see your book review published on the library’s website. Tips on writing reviews and recommendations provided.

Join us for a night of knitting exploration on the web. We show you a few of our favorite websites, blogs, stores, magazines, free patterns, online video help and books.

Registration required.  Computer Training Center Thu May 14 7:00–8:30 pm

Author Talk with Michael Ryan

Join the author of The Last Freedom, a novel dramatizing the real-life adventure of Dr. Viktor Frankl, holocaust survivor and author of Man’s Search for Meaning. Frankl’s life is one of the greatest and most uplifting stories of the 20th century.  Marvin Auditorium 101BC Fri May 15 7:00–8:45 pm

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 Marvin Auditorium 101C Mon May 11 1:00–2:30 pm

Librarian Jeanne Mithen and local historian Doug Wallace deliver a book talk and present a PowerPoint presentation on Bungalow Homes for the Nation: The L. F. Garlinghouse Co. of Topeka.

The group will discuss Cruisin’ on Desperation, a comedic story about spirituality, by Pat G’Orge-Walker.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.  Menninger Room 206 Wed May 20 7:00–8:45 pm

So Many Books, So Little Time Book Discussion Discuss The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards. One winter night in 1964 Dr. Henry, after delivering his own twins, decides to send the one born with Down syndrome to an institution, but the nurse who he entrusts the child with secretly keeps her for her own. Books provided; registration required.  Menninger Room 206 Sun May 24

3:00–5:00 pm

Civil War Photographs and Other Old Stuff

“That Camera Lady” Lesia Winters presents a journey through the history of photography.

Come see, learn about and touch images dating back 150 years. Learn how to preserve your own family photos. Sponsored by the Topeka Genealogy Society.  Marvin Auditorium 101B Thu May 28 7:00–8:45 pm

Movies

For information call 785-580-4427.

International Film: Story of the Weeping Camel/ Die Geschichte vom weinenden Kamel

When a Mongolian nomadic family’s newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

Mongolia | 2003 | Rated PG | 87 minutes  Marvin Auditorium 101BC Tue May 5 6:30–8:30 pm

Classic Film: The Odd Couple

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau star in this story about two friends trying to share an apartment. They soon learn their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.

1968 | color | 105 minutes  Marvin Auditorium 101BC Fri May 8 2:00–5:00 pm

Library helps with business development

The library partners with the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce/GO Topeka and the Washburn Small Business Development Center in serving the Topeka business community. Current and prospective business owners and business students, among others, come to the library to learn how

to use its BusinessDecision database. BusinessDecision combines extensive consumer household, market segmentation and demographic data with GIS mapping technology to comprise a resource of information specific to the Topeka market area down to zip code or census block level of detail. The library’s BusinessDecision database is accessible on tscpl.org. Just click databases on the left. It’s free for library card holders.

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Adult Programs cont.

Whether you are starting a new business or wanting to improve your existing business, several services and resources are available in Topeka and the surrounding area. We will discuss scholarship availability, free one-on-one counseling and other entrepreneurship programs.

Start Right Stay Right

Give new employees a hand up and empower them to meet expectations.

Our experts break down the top things most employers expect from employees.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.  Menninger Room 206 Fri May 1 9:00 am–12:00 pm

 Marvin Auditorium 101A Tue May 5 6:00–7:30 pm

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The Business and Investment Center is staffed by Terry Miller, MBA. Call with your questions at 785-580-4556.

Valuing Diversity

Help employees understand the value and strength of appreciating diversity in both co-workers and customers. Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.  Menninger Room 206 Fri May 8 9:00–11:00 am

Elements of e-commerce

Learning Styles

NEW

Small Business Orientation

A web presence is essential for nearly any business today. Learn about domain names, hosting choices, marketing your site, search engine ranking, selling on the web.

People learn and process information differently. Understand those differences and become a more effective communicator.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.

 Lingo Story Room 121 Wed May 13 6:00–8:30 pm

 Menninger Room 206 Fri May 15 9:00–11:00 am

WinWay Resume Writing

How to Start a Business

Learn to create professional-looking resumes with WinWay Resume, a simpleto-use program also used at the Topeka Workforce Center. Registration Requred.

Call 785-580-4606.  Computer Training Center Fri May 15 9:30–11:00 am

Prospective entrepreneurs learn the basic steps of setting up a new small business.

Topics include taxes, financing, legal structure, insurance, business plan outline and business license/permits. Bring your questions for our business expert.  Lingo Story Room 121 Wed May 20 6:00–8:30 pm

Communication Derailed

NEW

Business

Learn the art of communicating effectively in the work environment. Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.

Job Hunters! Your keys to success are in the bag Introducing the Job Search Kit. The weak economy means it’s tougher than ever to find a job. Let the library help! The Job Search Kit helps people who have lost their jobs, those making career changes or those just starting out stand out among the ever-growing pool of job candidates. Check out a Job Search Kit bag; you will find books and other materials that give valuable advice on marketing yourself, writing resumes and cover letters, computer training and networking. The bright-blue Job Search Kits are located in New Books, Movies and Music, on the Bestseller Express shelves.

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 Menninger Room 206 Fri May 22 9:00–11:00 am

To learn about exhibits and art-related events, call 785-580-4515. Regular gallery hours:

M–F 9 am–9 pm

Sat 9 am–6 pm

Sun 12 pm–9 pm Gallery hours: Apr 22-30, M-F 9am–6 pm only.

Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery

From Galileo’s first look through a telescope at the moons of Jupiter to the Hubble Space Telescope, discover how the universe has changed over the last 400 years. Presented by the Space Telescope Science Institute, the American Library Association and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, through funding from NASA. To schedule a group tour, call the gallery.  Gallery Entry Apr 22 through Jun 12 (closed Memorial Day)

“Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery” is presented by the Space Telescope Science Institute, the American Library Association, and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, through funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

What I did on my summer vacation...

Visit the Sabatini’s Annual Art Exhibition for Children. A group of friends travel throughout the United States and abroad in Constance Ehrlich’s exhibit of paintings, snapshots that celebrate the freedom and excitement of summer vacation.

Summer vacation is a time to create lasting memories, and this summer children and adults alike can create more vacation memories without even leaving Topeka.  Sabatini Gallery Fri May 1 through Fri Jun 12 (closed Memorial Day)

First Friday and Opening Reception

Attend opening night of the Sabatini’s Annual Art Exhibit for Children. Join artist Constance Ehrlich in the gallery for a night of food, fun and conversation.  Sabatini Gallery Fri May 1

Gallery Talk with Constance Ehrlich

Have you ever wanted to walk around an exhibit with the artist as your guide? Well now you can! Constance Ehrlich will give a gallery walk of her art exhibit, What I Did on My Summer Vacation…  Sabatini Gallery Thu May 14

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5:30–8:30 pm

7:00–8:45 pm

If you enjoyed visions of the universe... See the real thing at crane Observatory Open house night at Crane Observatory, Stoffer Science Hall, Washburn University. Open houses are

conducted if weather permits. For more information contact: Physics & Astronomy at 785-670-2141

Thu | May 7 | 8:30–10:00 pm

Computer Classes

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 All classes in the Computer Training Center.

Fri Fri

To register call 785-580-4606 or e-mail class@tscpl.org.

Beginning Classes

Designed for the new computer user and presented at a relaxed pace. Try taking the classes in the order listed for a good basic understanding.

Taming Your Mouse

Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse. Come to one of these sessions or attend a Drop-In—dates and times at the end of the schedule.

Mon May 4 Mon May 18

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm

Beginning Windows

Learn about the keyboard, desktop, icons, start button, task bar, calculator and WordPad. Mon May 4 Tue May 5 Tue May 19

7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm

Word: Introduction to Word Processing

Learn to set margins and tabs, change fonts, spell check, select text, save and delete files.

Wed May 6 Mon May 11 Wed May 20

9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Internet Introduction

Learn basic internet functions and visit some interesting sites.

Thu Thu

May 7 May 21

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm

Learn to address, compose, reply to and forward messages.

May 8 May 22

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm

Beyond The Basics

Take the following classes whenever you feel ready for more challenging projects.

These classes are presented at a faster pace than the beginning classes.

Google It

Google does more than find web pages.

Search for pictures, videos, maps and stuff to buy on the Internet. See your home with Google Maps. Use Google Docs for word processing, spreadsheets and more.

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May 12

9:30–11:00 am

Look It Up on the Internet

Learn to use the library’s online catalog and some electronic resources available from the library or from home.

Wed May 13

9:30–11:00 am

Cut, Copy & Paste

Using Microsoft Word, learn to select text, cut, copy and paste.

Mon May 11

1:00–2:30 pm

Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns Learn to set tabs, construct tables and use columns.

Wed

May 6 1:00–2:30 pm

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Gallery

Thu May 7 Mon May 18

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Excel: Lists

Learn the basics of data lists. Create field names, sort lists and link spreadsheets.

Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class.

Fri Thu

May 8 May 21

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels

Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized form letters and directories by combining a data list with Word.

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May 14

May 7 May 14

7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Drop-In

Practice new computer skills, learn to use a mouse or get a little help with computer problems. This is also a good time to learn more advanced techniques or to work on job applications and resumes. Come and go anytime during the session. Registration is not required.

Sat Tue Sat Tue Tue Tue

May 2 May 5 May 9 May 12 May 19 May 26

9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm

9:30–11:00 am

Learn to use the drawing toolbar, clip art, WordArt, text boxes and more.

Wed May 13

1:00–2:30 pm

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PowerPoint

Create dynamic presentations. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.

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May 15

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, SE 45th/Shawnee Hts 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn

9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 1:00 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh

9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 1:00 pm 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Hunter’s Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Dillons, SW 29th & Urish

9:45 am – 1:30 pm 9:45 am – 11:00 am 11:45 am – 1:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Berryton Elementary School, 2921 SE 69th Quincy Street Station, 820 SE Quincy Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley K-Mart North, NW Lyman & Tyler

9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 12:30 pm 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview

9:30 am – 12:15 pm 9:30 am – 11:15 am 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th

9:30 am – 12:15 pm 9:30 am – 11:15 am 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn Hunter’s Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th

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NO BOOKMOBILE SERVICE MAY 18, 25 & 30 | FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES, CHECK ONLINE @ www.tscpl.org

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Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple functions or formulas and page setup features.

Learn to crop, rotate, resize, reduce red eye, play with color and use special effects on your digital photos using free online software.

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Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets

Edit Digital Photos

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Computer Classes cont.

1:00–2:30 pm

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