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JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE
Drop-off Days: Thursday, April 23, 1 to 3 p.m. OR 6 to 8 p.m.
OR Friday, April 24, 1 to 3 p.m.
Trade Day: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to noon POSTPONED
Puzzled with what to do with your old puzzles? We can help you
and the planet! Here’s how:
Bring your adult puzzle (limit 5) to the library in its original box,
in good condition, AND with all of its pieces to the lobby on April
23 or 24. You will receive a Trading Day Ticket for each puzzle
that you drop off to redeem for a different puzzle you choose on
April 25. Any puzzles remaining at 11 a.m. on Saturday will be
available to purchase – 500 pieces or less for $2 and more than
500 pieces for $3. Proceeds will benefit The Peters Township
Library Foundation.
*Please wrap a rubber band around each puzzle box to keep
contents secure.
ASK THE EXPERTS PANEL
Wednesday, May 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
We have assembled a panel of four professionals for you to ask
questions and get answers. Learn what you have always wanted
to know about elder law, Medicare, advanced directive, living
wills, funeral and burial planning, Veteran benefits, and more.
The Family Hospice Speakers Bureau is made possible by a
generous grant from the McElhattan Foundation.
Computer Programs
Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested for lap
classes. Register for lab classes online at ptlibrary.com/events.
DEVICES & APPS 101
Every Wednesday in April and May, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREE (LAB)
Thursday, April 16, 7 to 8 p.m. OR CANCELED
Monday, May 18, 2 to 3 p.m.
Join us as we learn some of the ins and outs of PTPL’s suite of
genealogy programs: Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest,
and Family Search—all available to you free with your Peters
Township library card. Start your family history quest today and
explore the amazing history of you!
EXPLORING GOOGLE CALENDAR
Monday, April 20, 2 to 3 p.m. OR CANCELED
Thursday, May 14, 7 to 8 p.m.
Create a calendar you can access from your PC, phone, tablet,
and more with Google’s free calendar. Learn how to create and
share a calendar with your family, set up recurring appointments,
set reminders, and generally get yourself more organized!
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or
tablet, or have questions about just how something works, come
get hands-on, personalized help navigating your new (or old)
device. This is a drop-in class; registration is not required.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EMAIL
Thursday, April 2, 7 to 8 p.m. OR CANCELED
Tuesday, May 5, 10 to 11 a.m.
Maximize your inbox and get the most out of your email. Learn
some tips on how to reduce clutter and get your electronic
life in order.
INTRO TO WORD (LAB)
Monday, April 6, 2 to 3 p.m. OR CANCELED
Thursday, May 28, 7 to 8 p.m.
Discussing the basics of Microsoft Word, this class will cover
creating and saving documents, navigating the toolbars, and
different ways of customizing your information.
INTRO TO EXCEL (LAB)
Tuesday, April 7, 10 to 11 a.m. OR CANCELED
Monday, May 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
This class covers the basics of Microsoft Excel – including
creating a spreadsheet, working with rows and columns,
customization, and an introduction to formulas.
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PETERS TOWNSHIP
INTRO TO PUBLISHER (LAB)
Tuesday, April 21, 10 to 11 a.m. CANCELED
Learn the basics of creating and designing posters, flyers, cards,
and other types of graphic materials.
YOUR GOOGLE OFFICE
Thursday, April 30, 7 to 8 p.m. OR CANCELED
Tuesday, May 19, 10 to 11 a.m.
Did you know that there is a free alternative to all those costly
office programs? Join us as we take a look at some of the Google
alternatives: Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Forms.
BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN
Would you like a personal introduction
to the electronic resources available
to you at the Peters Township Public
Library? Completely flummoxed by
your new device? Need more in-depth
assistance than you can get when you
just walk into the library? Our Book-
a-Librarian sessions are personalized,
45-minute one-on-one lessons tailored
to meet your specific information needs.
For an appointment, call the Technology
Help Desk at 724.941.9430, x5767.