Write a commentErin Lohnas will continue training in the use of the 3-D printer into this month in order to create viable workshops relating to the subject matter.
Introductory courses will continue to be held on using the 3D printer, and patrons will be shown how they can create different pre-made 3D models that are available online for download. Free workshops will also be created that show where these models can be found. The 3D Printing workshops for May of 2019 will be held on Wednesday May 1st, Thursday May 2nd, and Saturday May 18th from 2 to 4pm.
The Introduction to Computers classes and Internet Basics classes will be held again this month due to increased patron demand for these workshops, as attendance for them this month has been very high. The Microsoft Office classes and Ancestry.com workshops will also be offered again as well as there have been numerous requests for them.
There will be no classes or workshops held on Monday, May 27th, as the library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.
Here is the breakdown of all of the classes that will be offered in May of 2019:
Computer/Computing Classes:
- Mon. May 6th– Introduction to Computers (#1) (10am-12pm)
- Mon. May 6th – Internet Basics (#4) (2-4pm)
- Mon May 13th – Introduction to Computers (#2) (10am-12pm)
- Mon. May 13th – Internet Basics (#5) (2-4pm)
- Mon. May 20th – Introduction to Computers (#3) (10am-12pm)
- Mon. May 20th – Internet Basics (#1) (2-4pm)
- Thurs. May 16th – Using Apple iPads (2-4pm)
- Thurs. May 30th – Selecting an Apple PC (Mac) (2-4pm)
Software Classes:
- Wed. May 8th – Microsoft Word (2-4pm)
- Wed. May 15th – Microsoft Excel (2-4pm)
- Wed. May 22nd – Microsoft PowerPoint
- Wed. May 29th – Microsoft Publisher
Website Classes:
- Tues. May 7th – Using Overdrive (2-4pm)
- Thurs. May 9th - Using ancestry.com (2-4pm)
- Tues. May 14th – Using Universal Class (via NCLS Online) (2-4pm)
- Tues. May 21st – Sharing Photos Online (2-4pm)
- Thurs. May 23rd – Navigating ancestry.com (2-4pm)
- Tues. May 28th – Using G-Mail (2-4pm)
Other Classes:3D Printing Workshops – Wed. May 1st, Thurs. May 2nd, and Sat. May 18th, all from 2 to 4pm.
Tech Help Open Lab will be held on the following dates during the month of May (all from 10am till 12pm):
- Tuesdays, May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
- Thursdays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
- Fridays, May 3rd, 17th, and 31st
The Library Learning Center is located on the lower level of the Oswego Public Library, and is open Monday-Friday. All programs are free and open to the public. Please call the library at 341-5867 to register for workshops or if you have further questions. Sign-Up sheets are also available at the main desk for you to sign up for courses.
