Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Fall Computer and Technology Classes

Fall computer and technology classes

This fall the library will offer 3 computer/Internet Classes. Classes will be held either on Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings.

1. Basic Computers and Internet

This class if for beginners, people who have little or no experience with computers or the Internet. The class begins with the basics of a computer, what is the Windows operating system and Internet browsing and searching.  Class size maximum is 8

2. "Take Back the Net"

This class is for people with Windows XP computers at home and are using the Internet. The class will show you how to increase your computer�s security on the internet and get rid of viruses and Trojans�all for FREE.

Andy's Music CD Recommendations

Andy's Music CD Recommendations

Music, music, music! A new collection of 300 music CDs hits the shelves this month at the Ellensburg Public Library. A generous donation of CDs from the estate of Celeste Kline, former library director, coupled with the library's large purchase of music recommended by Andrew Scott Hurst, NPR Weekend Edition Host/Producer at Washington State University in Pullman, brings a new depth to the library's music collection.

Children's Programs

Children's Programs
The fall storytime schedule is up, click here for all the information Fall Story Times and Children's Programs

Free Computer and Internet Classes

Free Computer and Internet Classes

Tuesday Quick Picks and Basic Beginner Classes are back. A new program called Take Back the Net focuses on keeping your home computer safe and virus free. Call 962-7228 or ask at the Reference desk for details. Click here for the complete calendar of classes

Tulip's Annual Book Sale

Tulip's Annual Book Sale
October 20th and 21st come to Tulip's Annual Book and A/V Sale at the Hal Holmes Community Center across the lobby from the library. Friday night’s $1.00 admission at the door gets you into the preview sale from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. On Saturday the doors open at 10:00 am. The sale wraps up with a special $1.00 a bag sale from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Wise Readers Library Lunch and Silent Auction

Wise Readers Library Lunch and Silent Auction

Mark your calendars for Saturday November 4th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. This is the library's 2nd annual luncheon fund raiser to benefit the Library's trust fund. Along with the silent auction, a delicious lunch with soup, bread, and elegant dessert will be served. Admission is $15.00. Tickets will be on sale at the library beginning in October.
An important asset for the library, the trust fund is used to supplement the library budget. Funding for art projects, equipment purchases and children's summer programs are made possible this way.

If you would like to help, pick up a free basket at the library. Choose a theme (garden basket, spa basket, etc.) fill the basket with goodies, wrap with cellophane and a bow and donate to be auctioned off at the silent auction.