IN Peters Township February/March 2020 | Page 30

PYSANKY EGG DECORATING CLASS Two part class, Thursdays, Feb. 27 & March 5 followed by a Q&A session, Tuesday, March 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $25 plus supplies Michael Yanchak is offering instruction on Pysanky Egg Decorating. Learn the basic techniques needed to make your own traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs. Maximum of 12 participants. Register at the Library Services Desk by Friday, Feb. 14 to reserve your spot. ACRYLIC PAINTING Wednesday, Feb. 12: Spring Landscape Wednesday, March 11: Waterscape 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $25 plus supplies Enjoy learning techniques with acrylic paints with Diana Koch. Beginners welcome. Register at the Library Services Desk. Please see supply list when registering. ADULT CRAFTING: SPRING FLING Wednesday, March 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $46 beautiful spring designs to paint on wood. The wood rounds are 1-inch-thick with a diameter of 18 inches and are pre-drilled and ready to hang. All materials provided. No artistic talent needed. Register at the Library Services Desk by Friday, March 13. HOSPICE 101 Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The field of healthcare is constantly changing. Hospice is surrounded by a lot of myths and misconceptions. Come hear a thorough review of the hospice Medicare benefit and common misperceptions associated with this specific entitlement. This event is sponsored by a grant from the McElhattan Foundation. Light snacks will be provided. PYSANKY EGG DEMONSTRATION Thursday, March 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for a delightful journey into the world of Pysanky eggs. Michael Yanchak will discuss the history and significance of the eggs and offer a brief demonstration of decorating techniques. A display will be available beginning Feb. 24 in the glass case located on the second floor. Grab your friends and come to the library for a night of painting! Choose one of two Computer Programs Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes online at ptlibrary.com/events. DEVICES & APPS 101 Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12, and 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 18, and 25, 9 to 10:30 a.m. CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREE (LAB) Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2 to 3 p.m. 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. Join us as we learn some of the ins and outs of Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Family Search—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 WORD (LAB) Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10 to 11 a.m. OR Thursday, March 12, 7 to 8 p.m. GOOGLING AROUND Tuesday, March 26, 7 to 8 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, Feb. 10, 2 to 3 p.m. OR Tuesday, March 17, 10 to 11 a.m. This class covers the basics of Microsoft Excel – including creating a spreadsheet, working with rows and columns, customization, and an introduction to formulas. INTRO TO 3D PRINTING Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 to 8 p.m. Curious about what everyone’s talking about? Join us for a brief introduction to the hows and whats of a 3D printer, including an introduction to the Tinkercad and Thingiverse websites, where you can learn to create (or borrow) your own 3D designs. 28 PETERS TOWNSHIP It’s so much more than just a search engine! From GoogleDocs to GoogleSheets, and from GoogleMaps to GoogleCalendar… Google has a whole host of tools and programs available for free! INTRO TO POWER POINT (LAB) Tuesday, March 31, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn to create basic and effective PowerPoint presentations —complete with charts, pictures, and eye-catching animations. 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.