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Upcoming library events at Northbrook Public Library
Updated: 7 sec ago

Introduction to Tumblr

7 sec ago
When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Discover what Tumblr is, how to create an account on this micro-blogging site, and how to create posts and follow others. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

Introduction to Wordpress

7 sec ago
When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Find out how to create your own free, Wordpress blog in this hands-on class for beginners. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

**CANCELLED* HeritageQuest Online

7 sec ago
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Find your ancestors and discover the past using HeritageQuest Online. Learn how to search the six core areas,  including U.S.
Federal Censuses, indexes to genealogy and local history periodicals;  Revolutionary War records; and local and family histories.  There will be hands-on practice for the last part of the class.

Tablet/Smartphone ebook Class

7 sec ago
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn how to get a library ebook onto your tablet or smartphone! For Apple, Android, and NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet users. Bring you device and your library card.

**CANCELLED**Kindle Reader ebook Class

7 sec ago
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn how to get a library ebook onto your Kindle reader! Bring you device and your library card and USB cable, if your Kindle is not Wi-Fi compatible. This class is NOT designed for Kindle Fire user...

Essentials of Google Docs

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 1:20pm
When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn tips on how to create and share your work using a free web-based word processing program. A Google account is required. If you do not have a Google account, please come to the class 15 minutes before the class to create one.

Search Engines

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 9:20am
When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn strategies for using Google and Bing more effectively.

Advanced Excel 2007

Mon, 06/17/2013 - 12:20pm
When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Explains autofill, absolute addressing, NOW and IF functions, conditional formatting and data bars. Also explores pivot tables.

Intermediate Excel 2007

Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:20am
When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn how to insert charts into spreadsheets,validate formulas and functions, change chart types, and review Excel templates.

**CANCELLED**1940 Census Treasures

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 1:20pm
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn tips and strategies for accessing the wealth of new information available in the recently released 1940 U.S. Census. There will be hands-on practice for the last part of the class.

PowerPoint 2007

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 12:20pm
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of using the PowerPoint presentation software.

Savvy Sources for Book Lovers

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:20pm
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

We subscribe so you don’t have to. Learn about magazines, newspapers, book discussion resources, and other useful subscriptions you can access. Your library card is your password.

Investment Resources

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 9:20am
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Sharpen your investing skills by learning to use the online resources Morningstar, Value Line, and Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage. This class does not offer advice on investing.

Tablet/Smartphone ebook Class

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:20am
When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn how to get a library ebook onto your tablet or smartphone! For Apple, Android, and NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet users. Bring you device and your library card.

**CANCELLED**Kindle Fire ebook Class

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 1:20pm
When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Learn how to get a library ebook onto your Kindle Fire! For Kindle Fire tablet users only. Bring your device and your library card.

Basic Internet

Thu, 06/06/2013 - 1:20pm
When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of navigating and searching on the Internet.

**CANCELLED**Basic Excel 2007

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 12:20pm
When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Covers the fundamentals of using Microsoft’s spreadsheet program: how to create a spreadsheet and enter and format data and formulas, print, save and retrieve spreadsheets.

Intermediate Word 2007

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 9:20am
When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Covers formatting features including margins, alignment and page numbering, copy/cut and paste, inserting graphics and photos, and reviewing Word templates.