IN Peters Township December 2018/January 2019 | Page 30

ADULT PROGRAMS Register online at the library’s website at ptlibrary.org/events or by email at [email protected]. Please include name of program, name of participant, and phone number. You may also register at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, press #1. For those programs with fees, registration is not complete until payment has been received at the Circulation Desk. CURIOUS ABOUT CODING? Dec. 6, 7 to 8 p.m. The Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative to introduce millions of people of all ages to one hour of computer science and programming. Join us for a fun, self-guided, hands-on activity to learn some coding. We have a limited number of computers and iPads available, so please bring your own laptop or tablet to take part if you can. HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM Ages 18 and up Saturday, Jan. 5, 1 to 8 p.m. Hogwarts is under attack but are you clever enough to escape? Sign up your group to see if you have what it takes to escape before the Death Eaters find you! Registration is limited and small groups may be paired with other groups to complete the Escape Room. Call or visit the library to sign up for a half hour time slot. Computer Programs Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to nine students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1. For all other classes, you may register online at the library’s website at ptlibrary.org/events or by email at [email protected]. Please include name of program, name of participant, and phone number. YOUR DIGITAL NEWSSTAND Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Why subscribe to all those magazines when we already do? Learn about the 50+ magazines available through Flipster, as well as our fully searchable Consumer Reports database. INTRO TO WORD (LAB) Monday, Dec. 17, 2 to 3 p.m. Covering 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) Monday, Dec. 17, 7 to 8 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. DEVICES & APPS 101 Thursday, Jan. 3, 7 to 8 p.m. OR Tuesday, Jan. 8, 10 to 11 a.m. Library Edition and Heritage Quest—both available to you free with your Peters Township library card. Start your family history quest today and explore the amazing history of you! INTRO TO PUBLISHER (LAB) Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn the basics of creating and designing posters, flyers, cards, and other types of graphic materials. WHEN GOOGLE IS NOT ENOUGH Thursday, Jan. 31, 7 to 8 p.m. Google is a great place to get information—but it’s not always the BEST place to get information. Learn about some of the great resources the library has for conducting online research—such as World Book Online and the new POWER Library databases. BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN 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. YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY Monday, Jan. 14, 2 to 3 p.m. Find out more about the library’s digital reading resources. From books to magazines, recommendations to reviews— we’ve got you covered. CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREE (LAB) Monday, Jan. 14, 7 to 8 p.m. Join us as we learn some of the ins and outs of Ancestry 28 PETERS TOWNSHIP 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.