Make your document stand out! Explore the different ways to change how text looks. Learn how to change the style and effect of text. Discover additional formatting techniques that can be applied to document paragraphs. Attendance at MS Word, Part 1 is preferred.

Main Library classes are held in Computer Lab 1 on the first floor.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Do you want to trace your African American family tree? Not sure how or where to begin? The Special Collections Division presents a two-hour class for genealogy beginners who have a specific interest in African American ancestral research.

This class will take place in Meeting Room 1, High Street Level, Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Computer Mouse Skills for Beginners

Discover what a computer mouse is and have fun practicing basic mouse functions with in-class exercises. Learn to open and close software programs and play a game or two! Attendance at Introduction to Computers is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Having a compelling case for why a foundation or individual should support your organization is critical to securing donations. This workshop provides an in-depth look at the content included in a Case for Support and explores its use as a cornerstone of your fundraising efforts.

Free, but separate registration is required for each class.

To register call 330.762.9670 or go to http://www.cfnpe.org/    

Computer Mouse Skills for Beginners

Discover what a computer mouse is and have fun practicing basic mouse functions with in-class exercises. Learn to open and close software programs and play a game or two! Attendance at Introduction to Computers is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Are you a hunt and peck typist or would you just like to improve your typing speed? This class will teach you the basics of typing through a series of very basic exercises. Proper keying position and technique will be stressed.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Open Lab

Come with your questions! Come to practice what you’ve learned in class! Open lab time is an opportunity to work on computers in the lab with an instructor present to answer any questions you may have.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

When high-powered editor Margaret faces deportation to Canada, she fakes an engagement to her put-upon assistant Andrew, whom she's tormented for years. He agrees to participate but only if she consents to meet his quirky Alaskan family where Margaret is a true fish-out-of-water! Wonderful romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen and Betty White. 108 min.

Most of us will find immigrant ancestors somewhere in our family tree. Their travels to the United States and along the path to U.S. citizenship are often documented, but finding these records can be a challenge. Join staff from the Special Collections Division for a discussion of identifying immigrant ancestors and locating passenger lists and naturalization records. As we will be using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

This genealogy class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Learn how to make better use of search engine features for more successful Internet searching. Practice saving your favorite websites and printing Internet content. Attendance at Internet, Part 1 or prior Internet experience preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages.

Most of us will find immigrant ancestors somewhere in our family tree. Their travels to the United States and along the path to U.S. citizenship are often documented, but finding these records can be a challenge. Join staff from the Special Collections Division for a discussion of identifying immigrant ancestors and locating passenger lists and naturalization records. As we will be using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

This genealogy class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Whether you love celebrating romance or the thought of hearts and flowers makes you sick, you’re welcome to come to our celebration! Make holiday crafts, eat snacks, play funny games, and win prizes.

This program is for teens ages 11-18. Call the Teen Department to register.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Let Excel do the math for you! Practice creating and applying formulas to your worksheets. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 2 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Learn how the Internet and Web Pages interact, and find out what you need to do to create a Web site of your own. Then discover the basics of HTML code that will start you on the journey to create a Web site. Experience with the Internet is required.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Celebrating the Akron-Summit County Public Library as an unparalleled source of life-enriching information, we present a monthly lecture series timed especially for the working person’s lunch hour. Each month features a different topic aimed to enlighten and enrich the working day and will focus on materials and collections found at the Library.

This month will focus on the new Health Information Center at Main Library. Located in the Science & Technology Division, this is more than just a new collection of materials. Our librarians have committed to provide trustworthy consumer health information to the community, in a variety of formats. Explore the wide variety of current, authoritative, and evidence-based information now available!

No need to sign up or register. Bring a sack lunch and your curiosity to Meeting Room 1 on Main Library’s High Street level.

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

A more detailed continuation of Getting Started in Family History, this class is geared toward those who have already taken the Getting Started class or have done some research on their own. Participants will learn what to expect when working with vital (birth, marriage and death) records and obituaries and basic search strategies for finding them in both online and traditional sources. Online demonstrations include the Family History Library catalog and the Library database Newspaper Archive. Because this class will use internet resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Meeting Room 2AB on the Second Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Learn basic functions of the Windows operating system that enable you to create, save, close, and open files. Practice using various Windows components, such as working with multiple windows and using menus. Attendance at Computer Mouse Skills and Introduction to Computers is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Just like other types of property, intellectual property needs to be protected from unauthorized use. This program is an introduction to the four ways to protect intellectual property – patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
This class will meet in Meeting Room 1 on the High Street Level.
Class size is limited. Contact the Science & Technology division to sign up.

Learn how to create letters, labels and envelopes for mass mailings. Learn how to create address lists to facilitate this process using Microsoft Excel. Ideal for Christmas cards, weddings, family reunion letters, and more! Microsoft Word 2007 will be demonstrated in class. Some experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Learn basic functions of the Windows operating system that enable you to create, save, close, and open files. Practice using various Windows components, such as working with multiple windows and using menus. Attendance at Computer Mouse Skills and Introduction to Computers is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Join us in the teen meeting room for gaming, snacks, and hanging out. No registration is required – just drop in! Ages 11-18.

Join us in Meeting Room 2 as we explore the website MedlinePlus.gov. A service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, it is one of the most trusted health information sources on the Internet. Learn to make the most of all it has to offer.

Please call the Science & Technology Division at 330.643.9075 to register.

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

A fascinating look at the strained relationship between a Southern cop and a black detective from Philadelphia, who are involved in a bizarre murder case. Winner of five Oscars including Best Picture. Starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Lee Grant. 109 min.

Create business cards, greeting cards, flyers, and more! Learn the basics of creating professional looking publications with Publisher 2003, Microsoft’s desktop publishing program. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Main Library classes are held on the first floor in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Learn how to use PowerPoint’s advanced features to customize your presentations. Experience with using PowerPoint or attendance at PowerPoint, Part 1 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Experience the advanced features associated with Excel. Learn how to maximize your data with these helpful tools. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 3 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Open Lab

Come with your questions! Come to practice what you’ve learned in class! Open lab time is an opportunity to work on computers in the lab with an instructor present to answer any questions you may have.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Build on your knowledge of basic HTML code and continue to create your web pages. Tips and tricks for refining your pages will be forthcoming. Attendance at Beginning HTML, Part 1 is required.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Learn to use Windows Explorer, your computer’s filing cabinet, to organize and manage your files and folders. During class, you will practice copying, moving, and deleting items as well as using your recycle bin. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Learn to use Windows Explorer, your computer’s filing cabinet, to organize and manage your files and folders. During class, you will practice copying, moving, and deleting items as well as using your recycle bin. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Is your computer running slower and slower everyday? Is your computer's memory running low? Has the "n" key on your keyboard stopped working? Learn how to perk up your machine, dispose of unneeded files, and more with basic maintenance tools in Windows XP. Attendance at Windows for Beginners or equivalent experience is preferred.

All Main Library classes are held in the computer lab on the first floor behind the Circulation desk and include handouts.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

In Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts he finds a Potions book, which used to belong to the very mysterious Half-Blood Prince. Harry will have to put these spells to good use in the wake of Lord Voldemort's return. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. 153 min.

MS Publisher, Part 2: Advanced Features

Explore Publisher’s more advanced features as you create a two-page newsletter. Develop a tri-fold brochure as you continue to delve into Publisher. Included is how to use Mail Merge to distribute your publication. Attendance at Publisher, Part 1 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Waddle on in for fun with penguin stories and activities!

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Advanced features covered include photo album shows, automation, animation, more with backgrounds, charts, and other miscellaneous items. Experience with using PowerPoint or attendance at PowerPoint, Part 2 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Experience the more advanced features associated with Excel. Learn how to link data among many workbooks. Set up a shared-workbook with appropriate protection levels and create a drop-down list. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 3 & 4 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Discover how to create word processing documents using Microsoft Word 2003. Practice preparing files using Word’s document templates to begin documents. Learn various editing features that allow you to effectively revise documents. Explore ways to quickly copy and move text. Attendance at Microsoft Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Learn how to create basic workbook files using Microsoft Excel 2007. Discover how to organize data more efficiently using spreadsheets. Attendance at MS Word, Part 1 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Overwhelmed by the abundance of genealogy information on the Internet? Join the Special Collections Division as we discuss how to get the most from your family history web sleuthing. Learn about genealogy databases that are available through the Library, as well as how to find and evaluate many popular free Internet genealogy web sites. As the emphasis will be on using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Learn how to use the basic features of an e-mail account by using the Yahoo! e-mail service to communicate quickly and conveniently with friends, family and colleagues. Tips for printing messages will also be demonstrated. Attendance at Internet, Part 1 or prior Internet experience is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Learn how to create and present slideshow presentations for work, school, or personal use with PowerPoint 2007. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Join us in the teen meeting room for gaming, snacks, and hanging out. No registration is required – just drop in! Ages 11-18.

Learn how to create basic workbook files using Microsoft Excel 2007. Discover how to organize data more efficiently using spreadsheets. Attendance at MS Word, Part 1 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

March's book is John Banville's The Sea.

Banville's novel, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize, is narrated by an art historian, whose grief at the death of his wife has stalled his work on a "Big Book on Bonnard." In retreat at an Irish seaside town where he vacationed as a child, he sifts through memories of his entanglement with an upper-class family who stayed nearby.

Pick up a copy at the Popular Culture desk, and join us to talk about what you think.

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

Open Lab

Come with your questions! Come to practice what you’ve learned in class! Open lab time is an opportunity to work on computers in the lab with an instructor present to answer any questions you may have.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Get acquainted with computers and our training series! Discover the differences between hardware and software, learn about storage devices and other computer components, and explore the Windows operating system.

Main Library classes are held in Computer Lab 1 on the first floor.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

All ages. No sign up needed.

Closed Easter Sunday April 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Are you afraid to use your computer for fear of getting a worm, horse or parasite? Learn about computer viruses and how to protect your machine. Learn best practices on avoiding infection and how to keep your computer “vaccinated” with anti-virus software. Attendance at Windows for Beginners or equivalent experience is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Do you want to know how to make large, complex sets of data more comprehensible and easier to understand at a glance? Come to this course to learn when you have a large amount of data to sum and you want to compare several facts about each figure. Attendance at MS Excel 3, 4 & 5 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Join us in Meeting Room 1 and get acquainted with our new Health Information Center. Find out what consumer health information is available at the Library and online. Learn how to find basic health information, conventional and alternative medical treatments of diseases, and how to evaluate websites.

Please call the Science & Technology Division at 330.643.9075 to register

Make your document stand out! Explore the different ways to change how text looks. Learn how to change the style and effect of text. Discover additional formatting techniques that can be applied to document paragraphs. Attendance at MS Word, Part 1 is preferred.

Main Library classes are held in Computer Lab 1 on the first floor.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Create business cards, greeting cards, flyers, and more! Learn the basics of creating professional looking publications with Publisher 2003, Microsoft’s desktop publishing program. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Main Library classes are held on the first floor in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Do you want to trace your African American family tree? Not sure how or where to begin? The Special Collections Division presents a two-hour class for genealogy beginners who have a specific interest in African American ancestral research.

This class will take place in Meeting Room 1, High Street Level, Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

E-mail Basics, Part 2: Message Management

Learn how to attach files to outgoing messages and open incoming attachments. Organize your list of contacts using an Address Book. Learn how to create folders for filing messages. Experience using an e-mail account or attendance at E-mail Basics, Part 1 is required. Yahoo! Mail will be demonstrated in class.

Main Library classes are held in Computer Lab 1 on the first floor.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Finding a good donor “fit” for your organization’s funding opportunities will significantly improve your success rate. This workshop explores online research tools, such as Foundation Directory Online Professional, which help you identify foundations and corporations that support programs and organizations like yours.

Free, but separate registration is required for each class.

To register call 330.762.9670 or go to http://www.cfnpe.org/    

Learn how to use PowerPoint’s advanced features to customize your presentations. Experience with using PowerPoint or attendance at PowerPoint, Part 1 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

Help build a race course out of CitiBlocks, then take turns racing remote control cars through it. Fastest times win prizes. Ages 11-18.

Computer Mouse Skills for Beginners

Discover what a computer mouse is and have fun practicing basic mouse functions with in-class exercises. Learn to open and close software programs and play a game or two! Attendance at Introduction to Computers is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Have a great idea for an invention? We can show you how to do a patent search using the United States Patent & Trademark website. Basic computer skills and familiarity with the internet is preferred.
This class will meet in the Patent Alcove in the Science & Technology department.
Class size is limited. Contact the Science & Technology division to sign up.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Closed Easter Sunday April 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Learn how to access the Internet in the library and from your home computer. During class, you will learn basic Internet searching using web directories and search engines.

All Main Library classes are held in the computer lab on the first floor behind the circulation desk and include handouts.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Please call the Science & Technolgoy Division at 330.643.9075 to register.

Celebrating the Akron-Summit County Public Library as an unparalleled source of life-enriching information, we present a monthly lecture series timed especially for the working person’s lunch hour. Each month features a different topic aimed to enlighten and enrich the working day and will focus on materials and collections found at the Library.

Today, our History & Humanities librarians return with a Nonprofit Update – Looking to change the world? This overview will cover the basics of nonprofit organizations and their role in our community and provide information about the valuable resources the library has to help these organizations accomplish their missions.

No need to sign up or register. Bring a sack lunch and your curiosity to Meeting Room 1 on Main Library’s High Street level.

Let Excel do the math for you! Practice creating and applying formulas to your worksheets. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 2 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

MS Publisher, Part 2: Advanced Features

Explore Publisher’s more advanced features as you create a two-page newsletter. Develop a tri-fold brochure as you continue to delve into Publisher. Included is how to use Mail Merge to distribute your publication. Attendance at Publisher, Part 1 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Whether you are starting a new business or expanding a current business, trademarks are a great way to establish your corporate identity. Our class will demonstrate how to search state and federal trademark databases.
Please note: This class will meet in Meeting Room 1 on the High Street Level.
Class size is limited. Contact the Science and Technology division to sign up.

Advanced features covered include photo album shows, automation, animation, more with backgrounds, charts, and other miscellaneous items. Experience with using PowerPoint or attendance at PowerPoint, Part 2 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Join us in the teen meeting room for gaming, snacks, and hanging out. No registration is required – just drop in! Ages 11-18.

Let Excel do the math for you! Practice creating and applying formulas to your worksheets. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 2 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Are you a hunt and peck typist or would you just like to improve your typing speed? This class will teach you the basics of typing through a series of very basic exercises. Proper keying position and technique will be stressed.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

United States census records are valuable resources when you are researching your genealogy. Join us to learn more about using these records in your family research. As the emphasis will be on using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Learn basic functions of the Windows operating system that enable you to create, save, close, and open files. Practice using various Windows components, such as working with multiple windows and using menus. Attendance at Computer Mouse Skills and Introduction to Computers is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

All ages. No sign up needed.

United States census records are valuable resources when you are researching your genealogy. Join us to learn more about using these records in your family research. As the emphasis will be on using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Closed Easter Sunday April 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Open Lab

Come with your questions! Come to practice what you’ve learned in class! Open lab time is an opportunity to work on computers in the lab with an instructor present to answer any questions you may have.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Learn how to make better use of search engine features for more successful Internet searching. Practice saving your favorite websites and printing Internet content. Attendance at Internet, Part 1 or prior Internet experience preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Is your computer running slower and slower everyday? Is your computer's memory running low? Has the "n" key on your keyboard stopped working? Learn how to perk up your machine, dispose of unneeded files, and more with basic maintenance tools in Windows XP. Attendance at Windows for Beginners or equivalent experience is preferred.

All Main Library classes are held in the computer lab on the first floor behind the Circulation desk and include handouts.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Experience the advanced features associated with Excel. Learn how to maximize your data with these helpful tools. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 3 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Experience the advanced features associated with Excel. Learn how to maximize your data with these helpful tools. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 3 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Bring a chronology of your work and/or educational history with you to these workshops, and use resume writing software that offers hundreds of pre-written job duty descriptions to clearly define your skills and qualifications. Take the hassle out of trying to come up with phrases ridden with cliches and jargon that only serve to confuse the reader. Practice with the built-in videos to sharpen your job interviewing and salary negotiating skills. Don't let tricky or difficult questions spoil your chances at landing that coveted job! Take advantage of overlay themes that will make your resume and/or cover letter look clean, uncluttered, and professional. Save your work as an electronic document and leave our workshop with a high-impact ready-to-print product.

Attendees must bring a flash drive on which to save their work. Inexpensive flash drives ($4.50/512mb) are available for purchase at the Library. Ear buds (for listening to the videos) are also available for purchase at the Library for $1.00, or bring your own.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

Have you ever wondered what a “blog” is? What about an RSS feed? Learn about these new communication forms, find some blogs and news sites to read, and learn how to use this technology. Experience with the Internet is required.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

If you’re interested in discovering your family’s history or tracing your genealogy, then this orientation session for new family historians is for you. We’ll provide an overview of genealogical sources available at the Library, suggestions for getting started, and tips for organizing your research.

Class will take place in the Special Collections Division on the Third Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Learn to use Windows Explorer, your computer’s filing cabinet, to organize and manage your files and folders. During class, you will practice copying, moving, and deleting items as well as using your recycle bin. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

All ages. No sign up needed.

Are you ready to pit your skill against NYT Editor Will Shortz’s challenging crossword puzzles? Join other Akron experts and meet new friends as you try your hand at unpublished crosswords provided by the “puzzlemaster” himself. The puzzles will begin easy and get progressively harder – but they are all solvable! Prizes will be awarded! All levels of crossword enthusiasts are encouraged to participate.

Main Library, Saturday, March 27, 2010 – 1:00 pm, Meeting Rooms 2AB. To register, email hhdiv@akronlibrary.org or call 330-643-9040.

If you’re interested in discovering your family’s history or tracing your genealogy, then this orientation session for new family historians is for you. We’ll provide an overview of genealogical sources available at the Library, suggestions for getting started, and tips for organizing your research.

Class will take place in the Special Collections Division on the Third Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Closed Easter Sunday April 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Experience the more advanced features associated with Excel. Learn how to link data among many workbooks. Set up a shared-workbook with appropriate protection levels and create a drop-down list. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 3 & 4 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Experience the more advanced features associated with Excel. Learn how to link data among many workbooks. Set up a shared-workbook with appropriate protection levels and create a drop-down list. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 3 & 4 is preferred.

Computer classes are held on the first floor, in computer lab 1.

Please visit our website for more information: Electronic Services Computer Training    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

All ages. No sign up needed.

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Most of us will find immigrant ancestors somewhere in our family tree. Their travels to the United States and along the path to U.S. citizenship are often documented, but finding these records can be a challenge. Join staff from the Special Collections Division for a discussion of identifying immigrant ancestors and locating passenger lists and naturalization records. As we will be using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

This genealogy class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Join us in the teen meeting room for gaming, snacks, and hanging out. No registration is required – just drop in! Ages 11-18.

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

Overwhelmed by the abundance of genealogy information on the Internet? Join the Special Collections Division as we discuss how to get the most from your family history web sleuthing. Learn about genealogy databases that are available through the Library, as well as how to find and evaluate many popular free Internet genealogy web sites. As the emphasis will be on using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

All ages. No sign up needed.

Overwhelmed by the abundance of genealogy information on the Internet? Join the Special Collections Division as we discuss how to get the most from your family history web sleuthing. Learn about genealogy databases that are available through the Library, as well as how to find and evaluate many popular free Internet genealogy web sites. As the emphasis will be on using electronic resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Computer Lab 2 on the First Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Join us in the teen meeting room to create your own Japanese-inspired Zen Garden. Please call the teen department at 330-643-9067 to register. Ages 11-18.

All ages. No sign up needed.

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Proposal writing is easier than you may think. The fundamentals of proposal writing, including budget preparation, as part of a basic grant proposal will be covered in this workshop. Geared to the novice grantseeker, this program discusses the key components of a proposal to a foundation, the kinds of expenses covered under “personnel”, and how to determine a request amount that is neither too high nor too low in relation to what you expect to accomplish.

Free, but separate registration is required for each class.

To register call 330.762.9670 or go to http://www.cfnpe.org/    

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Join us in Meeting Room 1 and get acquainted with our new Health Information Center. Find out what consumer health information is available at the Library and online. Learn how to find basic health information, conventional and alternative medical treatments of diseases, and how to evaluate websites.

Please contact the Science & Technology Division at 330.643.9075 to register.

Celebrating the Akron-Summit County Public Library as an unparalleled source of life-enriching information, we present a monthly lecture series timed especially for the working person’s lunch hour. Each month features a different topic aimed to enlighten and enrich the working day and will focus on materials and collections found at the Library.

This month will emphasize two databases made available by the US Bureau of the Census: American Factfinder and American Community Survey. Writing a business plan or seeking a grant? Looking for current information on the population of Akron or Summit County? The most recent estimates (2008) are now available from the Bureau of the Census, and you can learn how to access this great resource and eat your lunch.

No need to sign up or register. Bring a sack lunch and your curiosity to Meeting Room 1 on Main Library’s High Street level.

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

If you’re interested in discovering your family’s history or tracing your genealogy, then this orientation session for new family historians is for you. We’ll provide an overview of genealogical sources available at the Library, suggestions for getting started, and tips for organizing your research.

Class will take place in the Special Collections Division on the Third Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

Join us in the teen meeting room for gaming, snacks, and hanging out. No registration is required – just drop in! Ages 11-18.

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

A more detailed continuation of Getting Started in Family History, this class is geared toward those who have already taken the Getting Started class or have done some research on their own. Participants will learn what to expect when working with vital (birth, marriage and death) records and obituaries and basic search strategies for finding them in both online and traditional sources. Online demonstrations include the Family History Library catalog and the Library database Newspaper Archive. Because this class will use internet resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Meeting Room 2AB on the Second Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

All ages. No sign up needed.

A more detailed continuation of Getting Started in Family History, this class is geared toward those who have already taken the Getting Started class or have done some research on their own. Participants will learn what to expect when working with vital (birth, marriage and death) records and obituaries and basic search strategies for finding them in both online and traditional sources. Online demonstrations include the Family History Library catalog and the Library database Newspaper Archive. Because this class will use internet resources, basic computer skills are recommended.

Class will take place in Meeting Room 2AB on the Second Floor of Main Library.

To sign up, please contact the Special Collections Division.    

All ages. No sign up needed.

For Grades K-6. No sign up needed.

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Create a handmade gift and card for your mother or someone else close to you. Please call the Teen department at 330-643-9067 to register. Ages 11-18.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Join us in the teen meeting room for gaming, snacks, and hanging out. No registration is required – just drop in! Ages 11-18.

Stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Every Thursday at 10:30.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

In 2008, 75% of all nonprofit contributions were made by individuals. Developing a fundraising program that nurtures individual donors is critical to your organization’s long-term success. This workshop will explore the fundamentals of an effective individual donor program and how to foster strong donor relationships.

Free, but separate registration is required for each class.

To register call 330.762.9670 or go to http://www.cfnpe.org/    

Have a great idea for an invention? We can show you how to do a patent search using the United States Patent & Trademark website. Basic computer skills and familiarity with the internet is preferred.
This class will meet in the Patent Alcove in the Science & Technology department.
Class size is limited. Contact the Science & Technology division to sign up.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Celebrating the Akron-Summit County Public Library as an unparalleled source of life-enriching information, we present a monthly lecture series timed especially for the working person’s lunch hour. Each month features a different topic aimed to enlighten and enrich the working day and will focus on materials and collections found at the Library.

Our focus in May is on auto repair. The Science & Technology librarians can’t actually fix your car, but they sure have lots of information that can help you get it done.

No need to sign up or register. Bring a sack lunch and your curiosity to Meeting Room 1 on Main Library’s High Street level.

Just like other types of property, intellectual property needs to be protected from unauthorized use. This program is an introduction to the four ways to protect intellectual property – patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
This class will meet in Meeting Room 1 on the High Street Level.
Class size is limited. Contact the Science & Technology division to sign up.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Closed July 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Relationship building is at the heart of effective fundraising. Join us for a panel discussion and learn first-hand what donors are looking for from a community partner and how best to approach them.

Free, but separate registration is required for each class.

To register call 330.762.9670 or go to http://www.cfnpe.org/    

All ages. No sign up needed.

Closed July 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Closed July 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

Closed July 4.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.

All ages. No sign up needed.