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						1 Early Childhood Essentials Class: Every Child Ready to Read Registration Test Event Registration Test Event September 1, 2012 8:00 am – 5:00 pm This is a test event to give you a chance to see an event that requires registration. Feel free to test register for the event. Registration is required.
2	3	4 Registration Test Event Registration Test Event Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers September 4, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm This basic course is designed to provide students with an introduction to various aspects of personal computing. Attention will be focused on understanding the basic hardware components, operating systems, how… Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Follow-up Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Follow-up September 4, 2012 6:30 pm As a follow-up to the popular Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives program that was held here in the Spring, GVSU Professor Diane Rayor will be offering two sessions at the Grand Rapids…	5	6 Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Follow-up Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Follow-up Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email September 6, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet, this class covers basic topics in using email with particular emphasis on free… Reading the Great Lakes Reading the Great Lakes September 6, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Come explore the Lakes with us! We’ll read a range of titles including mystery, history, fiction and nonfiction all taking place in the Great Lakes region–from Chicago to Cleveland. This…	7	8 Reading the Great Lakes Reading the Great Lakes Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet September 8, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and some experience with using the mouse. This class covers the basics of the Internet and… Introduction to Laptop Computers Introduction to Laptop Computers September 8, 2012 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Laptop computers can be very useful in conducting genealogical research. Learn the basics of how to use a laptop computer with emphasis on laptop ports, peripherals and connecting storage and…
9	10 Introduction to Laptop Computers Adult Computer Class: Skype 101 Adult Computer Class: Skype 101 September 10, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Skype is a phone and video calling service that offers free videoconferencing in real-time to an international audience. Want to connect with your relative in another state or chat with…	11 Adult Computer Class: Skype 101 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources September 11, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and some experience with using the mouse. GRPL offers a wide-variety of electronic resources from research…	12 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Follow-up Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Follow-up September 12, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm As a follow-up to the popular Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives program that was held here in the Spring, GVSU Professor Diane Rayor will be offering two sessions at the Grand Rapids… Ink Trails: Michigan’s Famous and Forgotten Authors Ink Trails: Michigan’s Famous and Forgotten Authors September 12, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Revered as the birthplace of many of the nation’s best known authors, Michigan has also served as inspiration to countless others. In this entertaining program, Michigan Notable Book author Jack…	13 Ink Trails: Michigan’s Famous and Forgotten Authors Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 September 13, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Students in this class will be introduced to blogging sites like…	14	15 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials September 15, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm This is an advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. This class is designed to provide students with an introduction to some…
16	17 Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing September 17, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This class is designed for those who have some experience with using the mouse. This class covers the basics of using a word processing program similar to Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. You’ll learn…	18 Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Adult Computer Class: Internet Security 101 Adult Computer Class: Internet Security 101 September 18, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and some experience with using the mouse. This class covers the basics of internet security from… Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Genealogy Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Genealogy September 18, 2012 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Participants will learn an overview of the genealogical research process, including information on genealogical resources, organizing and storing data and disseminating information.	19 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Genealogy Adult Computer Class: Job Hunting 101 Adult Computer Class: Job Hunting 101 September 19, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Students will learn the basics of how to search and apply for jobs…	20	21	22 Adult Computer Class: Job Hunting 101 Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101 Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101 September 22, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Students will learn about the impact of blogs on the Internet…
23	24 Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201 September 24, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have an introductory knowledge of Facebook and social networking. Students will go beyond the basics of Facebook and learn more…	25 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201 Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets September 25, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm This class is designed for those already familiar with the basics of word processing. This class covers more advanced formatting topics such as headers and footers, columns, tables, along with a basic…	26 Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer September 26, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Digital cameras make it easier to upload videos and photos to the Internet and to have pictures developed. Basic tips on how to access digital camera files via your computer,… Investor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money Manners Investor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money Manners September 26, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This brand-new four part series brings useful instruction on developing good money manners to help you cultivate and maintain a more responsible and productive relationship with your money. Learn easy-to-follow…	27 Investor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money Manners Words ‘R’ Us Artist Reception Words ‘R’ Us Artist Reception September 27, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In the spring of 2012, an 8th grade journalism class from Southwest Community Campus School completed a project called Words-Are-Us, an art and journalism project centering on current issues of…	28	29 Words ‘R’ Us Artist Reception Words ‘R’ Us Artist Reception Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek September 29, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Come into the Computer Lab and practice basic computer skills and get basic computer help with word processing, spreadsheets, Email, Internet, Library databases, social networking sites and more. Early Childhood Essentials Class: Every Child Ready to Read Early Childhood Essentials Class: Every Child Ready to Read September 29, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Staff from the Grand Rapids Public Library will discuss the five skills kids need to be ready to learn to read. They will share ideas on how to use the…
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	Main Library 111 Library Street NE \| 49503 616.988.5400 M-Th 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM F-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed May 26 & May 27	Madison Square Branch 1201 Madison SE \| 49507 616.988.5411 T-W 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Th 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM F-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	Ottawa Hills Branch 1150 Giddings SE \| 49506 616.988.5412 T 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM W 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Th-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	Seymour Branch 2350 Eastern SE \| 49507 616.988.5413 M-T 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM W-Th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Monday, May 25
	Van Belkum Branch 1563 Plainfield NE \| 49505 616.988.5410 T 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM W 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Th-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	West Leonard Branch 1017 Leonard NW \| 49504 616.988.5416 M-T 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM W-Th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Monday, May 25	West Side Branch 713 Bridge NW \| 49504 616.988.5414 T-W 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Th 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM F-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	Yankee Clipper Branch 2025 Leonard NE \| 49505 616.988.5415 M-T 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM W-Th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Monday, May 25