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Upcoming Events at the Newport News Public Library System

Join us for the following events, classes, and programs at your local Newport News library. All events are free and some events require registration (where listed).

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Up for Discussion (Main Street’s book discussion group)
Main Street Library
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7-8 p.m.

or call 757-591-4858.

Join other adults in a discussion of the book, Bee Season by Myla Goldberg on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Main Street Library Friends’ Bookstore [NEW LOCATION].

Copies of the book are available for participants to borrow from the Reference desk at the Main Street Library, or to check out from any branch in the Newport News Public Library system.

Registration is required for attendance. Please contact the libraries to register or visit the library’s website for registratrion.

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Money Saving Organization Tools
Grissom Library
Monday, Mar. 8, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration required, begins Feb 15.
Mary Frances Ballard, Professional Organizer, will provide helpful tips on how to save money through organization. Registration is required and seating is limited, so sign up today! Registration begins February 15th.

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Pearl Bailey Jobseekers Club
Pearl Bailey Library
The Last Monday from 9:30 - 11:30 am

A new job club for adults, the PB Jobseekers club offers members the ability to network with each other while obtaining some needed skills for entering the workforce. Membership is open to about 30 residents of the Southeast Community and surrounding areas. Weekly meetings are held on the last Monday of the month from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Registration is required and is ongoing by visiting or calling the Pearl Bailey Library.

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Virginia Workforce Connection Orientation
Main Street Library
By appointment only.

Learn how to register for and use the Virginia Employment Commission’s career website. This is a powerful online job seeker system that provides fast access to a complete set of employment tools including job searching, resume/cover letter builder, career exploration, training/education programs, and unemployment services. This class will be held in the Business Information Center at the Main Street Library.

By appointment only. Please call 591-4858 at least 48 hours in advance to make an appointment for this program.

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Computer Basics - Computer Class
Grissom Library
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

or call 757-369-3190.

Four-session course designed to teach computer basics. This course will include an overview of the computer, light typing, mouse navigation, and some word processing.

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Computer Basics-Computer Class
Pearl Bailey Library
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10-12pm

or call 757-247-8677.

Four-session course designed to teach computer basics. This course will include an overview of the computer, light typing, mouse navigation, and some word processing.

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Winway Resume/ Job Search-Computer Class
Pearl Bailey Library
Wednesdays, February 3 & 10, 10am - 12pm

or call 757-247-8677.

Two session course covering creating resumes using the WinWay Resume tool.

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Email Basics - Computer Class
Grissom Library
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

or call 757-369-3190.

Four-session course designed to teach email techniques. This course will cover attaching documents to email messages and setting up and using the online address book.

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Using The Internet-Computer Class
Pearl Bailey Library
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30pm-8:30pm

or call 757-247-8677.

Four-session course designed to teach students how to use the Internet. Students will learn searching techniques, how to use browsers/search engines, how to send and receive e-mail, and much more.

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Beginning Excel Express - Computer Class
Main Street Library
Tuesdays, February 9 & 16, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

or call 757-591-4858.

Two-session course designed to teach students how to use Excel. Student will learn how to create basic worksheets.

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