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In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of Microsoft's spreadsheet program, including the construction of formulas for math calculations. ]]> when: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Visit the Job & Career Education Center on Mondays between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for individualized assistance. A JCEC staff person will be available to conduct a mock interview and offer constructive feedback. ]]> when: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Zombies. Ghosts. The uneasy dead. Alan Irvine conjures up spooky legends and classic ghost tales. Recommended for brave souls elementary age and up. ]]> when: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages. Registration required.]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The focus of this class will be on best practices in nonprofit board development, including; board roles and responsibilities, board member agreements and evaluations and effective communication between the board and the organization. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM
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Are you ready for the next level? This class includes advanced formula use, data entry control, freezing panes, and adding comments to a cell. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration required.]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Need one-on-one help with computers? Do you need someone to look over your resume or cover letter before you apply for a job? During staffed work time, a CLP staff member will be available to help you with your computer- and career-related questions. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft projects and join us for rowdy discussions on many topics, including the books we're reading and the movies we're watching. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A qualified Library staff member will be available in the Job & Career Education Center to help you create a strong resume and cover letter so you can land that all important interview. Space is limited, so please call to schedule an appointment. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Want to be a Friend of the Main Library? If you use and love the Main Library, please join us for a meeting to discuss how you can support the Main Library through fundraisers and advocacy efforts. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Spanish II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Spanish and are interested in increasing proficiency. Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM
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Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting. Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Sisters Brothers The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt. ]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This highest level class for Excel includes information on protecting your worksheets, advanced function use and templates. ]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Would you like an opportunity to converse in French? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of French. No registration is required. Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt. ]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week. Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Want to impress your boss with a great presentation? Learn how to create slides with text and pictures, as well as other special techniques to make your next presentation a hit. ]]> when: Friday, June 21, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process. Registration required.]]> when: Friday, June 21, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for lively discussions of your favorite mystery novels. This month's selection is Thou Shalt Kill by Daniel Blake. Discussions are held in the Teen Quiet Study Room. ]]> when: Friday, June 21, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn the basics of word processing in this introductory class. This class will cover formatting text, saving a file, how to cut, copy and paste, as well as other fundamentals. ]]> when: Friday, June 21, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Some films are so bad, they're good! Join us as we watch the films everybody loves to hate! ]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Do you have a new eReader or MP3 player? Bring your gadget and we'll show you how to use it with the Library's downloadable services. ]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
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This class will take you beyond the basics of making a slideshow and into the realm of PowerPoint customization by teaching you how to make the most out of master slides. ]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Come and listen to stories, sing songs, and play games, all in Spanish! Open to kids of all ages and their families and caregivers. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Everyone is invited to listen to stories and fairy tales in Russian, sing, play and much more. Geared toward fluent speakers, no instruction. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Discuss contemporary fiction with insight from professional psychoanalysts from the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center. ]]> when: Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor. Registration required.]]> when: Sunday, June 23, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program. Registration required.]]> when: Sunday, June 23, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The mission of Folklore Ensemble Hrvatski Tanac is to preserve the rich Croatian heritage for this generation of young people. They enjoy sharing their hard work by performing in concert, at festivals, and at local events. ]]> when: Sunday, June 23, 2013 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This is an introduction for those who are new to Chinese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. This group meets on the second and fourth Sundays in Classroom A. ]]> when: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM
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Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age. Registration required.]]> when: Monday, June 24, 2013 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows. Registration required.]]> when: Monday, June 24, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Japanese for Beginners is an introduction for those who are new to Japanese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. Registration required.]]> when: Monday, June 24, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Wind down for the day with bedtime stories, activities and fun for the whole family. ]]> when: Monday, June 24, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Would you like an opportunity to converse in German? Whether your German language skills are intermediate or fluent, you are invited to this informal conversation club. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM
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In this class you will learn the fundamentals of a computer and how to use Microsoft Windows. ]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Visit the Job & Career Education Center on Mondays between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for individualized assistance. A JCEC staff person will be available to conduct a mock interview and offer constructive feedback. ]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn how to use a browser to navigate the WWW and search using a subject index, search engine and addresses. ]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come join us in the Teen Room for a meeting of the CLP Teen Gay Straight Alliance. This group is for all LGBTQ and straight teenagers who want to support each other and make new friends! ]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages. Registration required.]]> when: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM
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Do you want to make your own flyers, business cards, banners or brochures? This class will show you how to use Publisher to make a multi-page document using advanced text box skills. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A qualified Library staff member will be available in the Job & Career Education Center to help you create a strong resume and cover letter so you can land that all important interview. Space is limited, so please call to schedule an appointment. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents. ]]> when: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This introduction to the Italian language meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Registration required.]]>