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American Sewing Guild Pillowcase workshop on Thursday, May 17th at 6:30p.m. Participants will pick up their pre-cut fabric kits for only $9.00 at the Lake Country Patchwork fabric store in Hammondsport. Each kit contains 1 pillowcase. If you have a portable sewing machine, please bring it. A donation of 1 pillowcase would be appreciated. The pillowcases will be given to the children who are participating in the 2012 Summer Reading. Our goal is 75 pillowcases!
Downloading ebooks class on Thursday, May 24th (5:30p.m.-7p.m.) Free technology classes by Joblink. Learn how to download eBooks on your Nooks and Kindles & Learn how to download FREE eBooks through your local library. Participants in this class will be shown step-by-step instructions on how to download eBooks and transfer them to your ereader device. You must basic computer skills.
Document Shredding will be held on Saturday, May 26th from 10am-Noon!! The Swarthout’s Recycling L.L.C. Mobile Document Destruction truck will be at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library for area residents and patrons on Saturday, May 26th from10a.m.-Noon. This service is a fast and confidential way to get rid of paper documents. A donation to the library is optional but greatly appreciated!
Basic Microsoft Excel 2007 The participants will leatn the basics of using Excel. The different features, menu (ribbon), formula bar, spreadsheets. This is an introductory class for beginners who are not familiar with the program. The class is FREE and will be held on Thursday, June 7th from 5:30-7p.m. Please pre-register.
Boaters Safety Certification Course The Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library in conjunction with Sheriff Paul Stevins will be holding a two day New York State Boaters Safety Certification course on Monday, June 11th and again on Wednesday, June 13th. Both classes are required and you must attend both for certification. They will be held from 4-9p.m. on both nights. To register please call 776-7009.
Book Club Book Club will meet on Monday, June 11th at 7p.m. All interested readers are welcome to join. This month's book will be Taming of the Shrew or Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Books can be picked up at the library.
Keuka Lake Geology Find out how Keuka Lake area was formed geologically many years ago. Local residents and Keuka Lake Association member, Pete Robbins will be holding a discussion on Tuesday, June 12th from 6:30-8p.m. Please pre-register.
iPad Workshop--Free Technology Class Learn how an iPad works--apps, music, email and the internet! Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and get hands-on training with an iPad on Thursday, June 14th from 5:30-7p.m. This class is targeted for beginners. IPads will be available for you to use during the training. Please pre-register.
Mossy Bank Presents: Wildflowers! Mossy Bank will be presenting a slide show on Tuesday, June 19th at 6:30 p.m. of Rudy Gyr's photographs of wildflowers. There will be a discussion to follow. Please pre-register.
Gold Refinery Turn unwanted gold, silver, and platinum into cas on Thursday, June 29th from 10a.m. until Noon.Bring in old jewelry, coins, and serving sets to be weighed and tested in front of you, then you decide. The library does receive a small percentage as a fundraiser.
Mac User Group Meeting - Monday, May 21st at 10:30am - Mac computer users gather to discuss topics related to Mac computing. www.hportmug.com.
Over 30 New Playaway Titles! The library has received over 30 new playaways courtesy of a Dollar General Foundation Grant! A playaway is a pre-recorded audio book that includes a printed copy of the book for following along if desired. Stop in and "check them out!"
Nook Color eReaders Available for Checkout! Our six NOOKs began circulating on November 17th and have been popular. You may check out a NOOK if: You are at least 18 years old, have a library card with you from OUR library, have a valid drivers license and have read and signed the NOOK loan agreement. One advantage of eReaders is that you can read in bed without turning the lights on.