ADULT PROGRAMS



 

Please join us - pre-register for all programs
at the Circulation Desk or by calling 973-835-7460

 

 

Beginners Computer Classes
Diane, the Reference Librarian will hold some small classes
(2-5 persons) for Pequannock Township Resident beginners:

Basic Introduction to the Computer- No Experience Needed
Searching the Internet - World Wide Web
Using the Online Library Catalog
Create a Yahoo Email
Each topic will be a separate 1 hour class.
Sign up for each class separately.

Call the Reference Desk
973-835-7460 EXT 3

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY!

Winter 2008-09 Programs for Adults

Basic Introduction to the Computer
Thursday, January 15, 2009: 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, February 26, 2009: 9:30-10:30am 
Tuesday, April 28, 2009: 6-7 pm (NEW EVENING CLASS)

Searching the Internet - World Wide Web
Thursday, January 22, 2009: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Thursday, March 5, 2009: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Tuesday, May 5, 2009:
6-7pm (NEW EVENING CLASS)

Using the Online Library Catalog
Thursday, February 5, 2009: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Thursday, March 19, 2009: 9:30-10:30 am
Tuesday, May 12, 2009:
6-7pm (NEW EVENING CLASS)

Create a Yahoo Email
Thursday, February 12, 2009: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Thursday, March 26, 2009: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Tuesday, May 19, 2009:
6-7 pm (NEW EVENING CLASS)

Knit & Chat
Fridays 1-3pm
Every Friday in the meeting room join with other
knitters and lovers of all needlecrafts.




JANUARY 2009

Who’s Got the Button?
With: Cynthia Mandarakas,
Victorian Button Collector
Thurs. Jan. 15, 7 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….

Titanic New York
With: Charles Haas, Titanic Author
Founder & Past President of the Titanic International Historical Society
Thurs. Jan. 22, 7 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….

Stepping Up the Ladder
to Self-Energy Awareness
With: Nancy Filipone, Life Coach
A Daytime Teatime Program  
Mon. Jan. 26, 2 PM


FEBRUARY 2009

A Visit to Jordan
With: Prof. Alan Levin
National Geographic Photographer
Thurs. Feb. 5, 7:30 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….
 
Feng Shui Quick Tips for Health,
Wealth & Happiness
With: Vikki Anderson, Certified Advanced
Feng Shui Practitioner
A Daytime Teatime Program  
Mon. Feb. 9, 2 PM

The Glamorous Life of a Romance Novelist
With: Nancy Herkness, Author
Wed. Feb. 11, 7:30 PM

How to Really Start Your Own Small Business
With: SCORE Service Corps of Retired Executives
Counselors to American’s Small Businesses
Thurs. Feb. 19, 6 PM

Guided Imagery for Stress Reduction
With: Mary DeChristofano, MSW,LCSW, Hypnotherapist
Thurs. Feb. 26, 7 PM


MARCH 2009

Underwater Photography Show
With: Hal Crosthwaite, Photographer
Underwater World Traveler
Thurs. Mar. 12, 7:30 PM

Heart of the Highlands
With: Ross Kushner of the Pequannock River Coalition & the Sierra Club
Thurs. March 19, 7:30 PM

Chocolate Delights in Baking
With: Otto Noethen, Master Baker
Thurs. March 26, 7 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….


APRIL 2009

Adventures in Alaska
With: Prof. Alan Levin
National Geographic Photographer
Thurs. April 2, 7:30 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….

Papercutting Spring Birds
With: Homer Hansen, Papercutting Artist
A Daytime Teatime Program 
Mon. April 6, 2 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….

For Earth Day: Pequannock’s
Natural Resources
With: Thomas Newman II, P.E., Chairman
Pequannock Environmental Commission
Mon. April 20, 7 PM


MAY 2009

Dinosaurs and Fossils of New Jersey
With: John Andrews
 New Jersey Astronomical Association
Thurs. May 7, 7 PM
Program Sponsored by the Friends of the Library….

Adventures in New Zealand
With: Larry Daly
Adventure Traveler/Photographer
Thurs. May 14, 7:30 PM

Meet Your Ancestors:
Exploring Genealogy at the Library
With: Ruth Lufkin, MLS
Thurs. May 21, 7 PM


JUNE 2009

The Impressionists
With: Dr. Bea Card Kettlewood, Ph. D.
Tues. June 9, 7:30 PM

Ghost Hunters
With: Mike Sorgi
North Jersey Paranormal Society
Thurs. June 11, 7:30 PM





COMPUTERS FOR PATRON USE

Internet and Microsoft Office

The Library has 8 Internet computers with Microsoft Office products Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher.  The combined availability of Internet and Microsoft Office allows you to work easily.  Please sign-up at the Reference Desk for Internet computer use. There is a 30 minute limit, unless no one is waiting. 

Library Catalog

There are 2 computer stations available without reservation for fast and easy Catalog Look-Up.

Suburban Trends Archive

The Suburban Trends is available on a dedicated computer donated by the Friends of the Library.

 

AUTOMATED HOLDS NOTIFICATION

Stop by at the library to sign up for Automated Holds Notification. You will be contacted when the items you ordered are at the library for you to pick up. The system will contact you by email or a robot’s phone call. In order to receive calls, your current phone number must be on record with the library.  If you choose to be notified via email, we need your email address.





HOW TO RENEW


Any questions?  Call the library 973-835-7460.



HOW TO PLACE A HOLD

When you place a hold you may be notified by an Automated Phone Call or an Automated E-Mail.  Please stop by the Circulation Desk and sign up for
Automated Holds Notification.


Any questions?  Call the library 973-835-7460.


 


Computer Help:Any adult resident can register for a private session with a librarian.Stop in at the Reference Desk to sign-up!Learn how to log onto the library’s website from home and place requests for library materials.You can even request books on interlibrary loan from other libraries to be delivered here for you to pick up.Limit 5 requests per day.We’ll show you how to access magazine & newspaper indexes & other resources from home too.

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Telephone  (973) 835-7460    Fax (973) 835-1928