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Join Arvind Naik, longtime meditator, for this deep and engaging VIRTUAL meditation workshop. Arvind has been practicing meditation for many years and lectures regularly on its benefits. During this workshop, participants will get to practice a simple meditation technique to help us on our journey to achieve lasting peace, happiness, and a greater sense of well-being.
Arvind Naik works as a Data Architect and Director of Engineering in the information technology field. He lectures and presents workshops on meditation, where he demonstrates how incorporating it into our daily routine can help us develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Arvind has led meditation programs at Target, Sleep Number, and Vialto, and regularly speaks at libraries and community centers across the country. He also educates children and teens of various backgrounds about meditation. Arvind was invited by the Columbia Heights Police Department to show how medication can help the officers manage day-to-day stress. He lives in Minnesota and is married with two sons.
This program will be presented VIRTUALLY. The day before the event, Zoom login instructions will be emailed to everyone who registers. All Library programs are free and open to the public.
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The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements at https://bit.ly/WCPLSe-news. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn. The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library System.
Libby is where it’s at for downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks on smart phones or tablets. Bring your device, your library card, and your passwords for a hands-on demonstration, from the app downloading process to getting your first loan.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Libby is where it’s at for downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks on smart phones or tablets. Bring your device, your library card, and your passwords for a hands-on demonstration, from the app downloading process to getting your first loan.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Looking to get started with a computer? Learn about the parts of computers and the Windows operating system – the basics needed to start using a computer. This class is for those with very limited or no experience with computers.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Participants will become familiar with the Word 2016 Ribbon, learn the basic tools, how to create, save, and print documents, basic formatting commands, and more during the two classes. *Prerequisites: “Computer Basics” or the equivalent skills.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Participants will become familiar with the Word 2016 Ribbon, learn the basic tools, how to create, save, and print documents, basic formatting commands, and more during the two classes. *Prerequisites: “Computer Basics” or the equivalent skills.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Dr. Jeanette Norden, Professor Emerita in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, discusses what is currently known about the anatomy, pathology and symptomology of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a complex and devastating brain disorder which is a leading cause of death in the U.S. While its cause has remained elusive, several factors which increase or decrease risk have been identified. We'll focus on what we can do to keep our brains healthy and significantly decrease the risk for developing Alzheimer's. Intended for the general public with no background in biology or medicine necessary.
The second program in our Alzheimer's and Dementia Series is presented in-person in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter at the Main Library in Franklin. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration.
The views expressed in this program are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library.
Libby is where it’s at for downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks on smart phones or tablets. Bring your device, your library card, and your passwords for a hands-on demonstration, from the app downloading process to getting your first loan.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Libby is where it’s at for downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks on smart phones or tablets. Bring your device, your library card, and your passwords for a hands-on demonstration, from the app downloading process to getting your first loan.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
This is the first of a three-part series introducing Excel to those with little or no experience using spreadsheets. In Part One, participants will learn the parts of a spreadsheet, how to enter data, and basic cell formatting. *Prerequisites: “Introduction to the Computer” or equivalent skills; experience with Microsoft Word.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
In Part Two, attendees will learn to format text and numbers, and how to sort, print, and save a spreadsheet. *Prerequisites: “Excel Basics, Part One,” or equivalent skills; experience with Microsoft Word.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Part Three is for participants with some experience with basic spreadsheets. This class offers an introduction to simple formulas as well as cell references. *Prerequisites: “Excel Basics, Part One” and “Excel Basics, Part Two” or equivalent skills; experience with Microsoft Word.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Libby is where it’s at for downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks on smart phones or tablets. Bring your device, your library card, and your passwords for a hands-on demonstration, from the app downloading process to getting your first loan.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.
Join Lynn Wood, a Caregiver Support Coordinator, Certified Dementia Specialist and member of National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, to explore the different types of behaviors demonstrated by those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. We’ll discuss the keys to a successful approach to redirection of certain behaviors and learn why specific activities work for redirection.
The third program in our Alzheimer's and Dementia Series is presented in-person in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter at the Main Library in Franklin. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration.
The views expressed in this program are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library.
Do you have a public speaking engagement or presentation? Learn how you can use PowerPoint to enhance it. This class will introduce participants to the basics of creating a PowerPoint slide show, from changing the slide background and colors to adding clip art. Learn how to animate, print, and play your slideshow. *Prerequisites: Experience with Microsoft Word or equivalent skills.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or want to cancel a registration. Please note that classes with fewer than 4 registered to attend will be canceled.