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 1is required. Yahoo! Mail will be demonstrated in class.
 
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File Management
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.
 
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Mail Merge
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.
 
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Typing
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.  Participants must bring in a set of headphone (to follow auditory instructions from the computer) or buy an inexpensive set at the Circulation desk in the library.
 
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Internet, Part 4: Even More Useful Sites
Continued from Internet, Part 3, topics covered include shopping, news, social networking, e-cards, and image searches. Attendance at Internet, Part 1 or prior Internet experience is preferred.
 
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MS Excel,Part 5: Advanced Custom Tools for Worksheets
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.
 
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LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln tries to persuade a hostile congress to pass the 13^th Amendment to end slavery.  Oscar-winning drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.  Directed by Steven Spielberg. 

Rated PG-13. 150 min.
 

MS Word, Part 1: Creating/Editing Documents

MS PowerPoint, Part 1: The Basics
Learn how to create and present slideshow presentations for with PowerPoint 2007. Attendance at Windows for Beginners is preferred.
 
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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.
 
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MS Excel, Pivot Tables
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 atMS Excel 3, 4 & 5 is preferred.
 
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MS Excel, Part 2: Formatting and Setting Up Workbooks
Discover how to setup a workbook to meet your informational needs. Practice the different ways to duplicate, move, and edit data. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 1 is preferred.
 
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RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

When an evil spirit tries to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces and come to the rescue.  Animated family adventure starring the voices of Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman and Jude Law. 

Rated PG.  97 min 
 

Introduction to Windows 8: The Basics
Get acquainted with the new Windows 8 opertatng system! Discover the differences between other versions of Windows and what Windows 8 now offers. Learn how to personalize, naigate through your Windows 8 device.  This is a demo class and no devices will be provided to practice on.  Feel free to bring your own device to work with.  

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MS Excel, Part 2: Formatting and Setting Up Workbooks
Discover how to setup a workbook to meet your informational needs. Practice the different ways to duplicate, move, and edit data. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 1 is preferred.
 
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MS Excel, Part 3: Using Formulas 
Let Excel do the math for you! Practice creating and applying formulas to your worksheets. Attendance at MS Excel, Part 2 is preferred.
 
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MS Word, Part 2: Formatting Text & Paragraphs
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.
 
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Open Gaming

Stop by the teen department between 3 and 4 PM to take a turn on our Wii, make a cool DIY craft, eat some snacks, and cool off in our air conditioned Teen Meeting room.

For ages 11-18. Call 330-643-9067 to register.

MS PowerPoint, Part 2: Notes, Links, & Graphics
Learn how to use PowerPoint’s advanced features to customize your presentations. Experience with using PowerPoint or attendance at PowerPoint, Part 1 is preferred.
 
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Introduction to Computers: The Basics
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.
 
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Mind, Body, & Sole: Read at Your Own Pace Summer Reading Program

African drummer, Sogbety Diomande

Experience some authentic African drumming!

Grades K-6. Groups please call to sign up. 

MS Excel, Part 4: Custom Tools for Worksheets
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.
 
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THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

Bilbo Baggins is chosen by a group of Dwarves to recover their treasure that was stolen by a dragon.  Prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings saga. 

Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving. 

Rated PG-13.  169 min.  (special start time 6 pm)
 

Typing
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.  Participants must bring in a set of headphone (to follow auditory instructions from the computer) or buy an inexpensive set at the Circulation desk in the library.
 
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Kindles & E-Books
Do you own a Kindle and want to know how to get e-books from the library? Then, this is the class for you. Prior Internet experience is preferred.
 
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MS Excel,Part 5: Advanced Custom Tools for Worksheets
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.
 
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MS Word, Part 3: More Useful Formatting Tools
Discover how to use more useful tools to edit your documents like signature lines, creating a PDF, comments, tables, formulas to perform math functions, create charts, create a book format, and protect your document. Attendance at MS Word, Part 2 is preferred.
 
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Shipwrecked Island Party!

Make shark teeth chokers, go on a treasure hunt and enjoy some island snacks and beverages at this party. 

For ages 11 to 18. Call 330-643-9067 to register.

MS PowerPoint, Part 3: Advanced  Features
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.
 
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Moves management is based on the premise that being able to effectively track and measure activity from prospects to donors will yield results for your organization for years to come.

This session will cover:

Presenters: 
 
Dr. Suzanne Allen

Suzanne brings a wealth of experience from over 25 years in marketing and development roles in public and private organizations. She holds degrees in marketing, human resource development and strategic planning. Currently, Suzanne is president of Philanthropy Ohio (formerly Ohio Grantmakers Forum).


Laura Fink 

Laura meets with potential donors to find out what their philanthropic passions are and how they can do great things through the community foundation. She currently holds the position of Director of Development at Akron Community Foundation.  



Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 South High Street Akron, OH 44326
Auditorium

Continental breakfast at 8:30 am.

Registration requested. Seating is limited. 




 

Microsoft Windows for Beginners
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.
 
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Mind, Body, & Sole: Read at Your Own Pace Summer Reading Program

Storyteller & Naturalist, Foster Brown

Hang on every word of Foster Brown's stories about nature and wildlife.

Grades K-6. Groups please call to sign up.

Classic Western Film Series:

THE SEARCHERS

A Civil War veteran hunts down the Comanches who massacred his family and kidnapped his nieces.  Western masterpiece directed by John Ford. 

Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles and Natalie Wood.  119 min. 

Shown in association with Akron Film+Pixel.  Introduction and discussion afterward.
 

MS Excel, Part 4: Custom Tools for Worksheets
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.
 
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YouTube

Smoothie Sampler

Everyone knows smoothies are healthy and delicious, but did you know they are also easy to make at home? Join us in the teen department to create and taste your own smoothie creations!

For ages 11 to 18. Call 330-643-9067 to register.

File Management
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.
 
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Mind, Body, & Sole: Read at Your Own Pace Summer Reading Program

Gordon the Magician

Be amazed!

Grades K-6. Groups please call to sign up.

Classic Western Film Series:

THE LONE RANGER

The Lone Ranger and his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, investigate a series of mysterious raids.  Hi-yo, Silver, away! 

Starring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. 

81 min.
 

MS Excel,Part 5: Advanced Custom Tools for Worksheets
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.
 
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JACK REACHER

Ex-military investigator Jack Reacher is hired to find out who committed a mass murder near Pittsburgh’s PNC Park.  Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins and Robert Duvall. 

Rated PG-13.  130 min.
 

Classic Western Film Series:
DESTRY RIDES AGAIN

Mozy on over and take a gander at this sensational western.  Cowboys, card sharks, catfights, barroom brawls, dancehall girls and gunfights galore!  Yee-haw!  Starring James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich.  95 min. 

Shown in association with Akron Film+Pixel.  Introduction and discussion afterward.