Parks & Recreation Guide FALL 2013 (pdf) - City of Downey

Book Lover’s Club:Booked for LunchBring your lunch and join a lively discussion of the best in fiction,classics, biography and non-fiction. For more information, cometo the Adult Information Desk or call (562) 904-7360 ext. 132.Instructor: Linda Rivas, LibrarianLocation: Downey City Library, Cormack RoomAges Dates Day Time feeWild by Cheryl StrayedAdults May 8 Thu 12:00-1:00pm FREEThe Plum Tree by Ellen WisemanAdults Jun12 Thu 12:00 - 1:00pm FREEWhistling Past the Graveyard by Susan CrandallAdults Jul 10 Thu 12:00 - 1:00pm FREEThe Last Summer of the Camperdowns byElizabeth KellyAdults Aug 14 Thu 12:00 - 1:00pm FREEComputer ClassesNote: Classes are one day only. Please specify a class you would liketo attend upon registration. Bring your library card with you to theclass. You must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard unlessotherwise specified. Register in person at the Downey City LibraryAdult Information Desk or call (562) 904-7360 ext. 132Instructors: Claudia Dailey and Mayra GarciaLocation: Downey City Library, Computer LabBeginning ComputersBeginning computers is a class that introduces the student to MSWindows, the mouse, and different components that make up acomputer. By the end of the class, the student should know how tomanipulate Windows (minimize, maximize, and close), open programs,use the window start bar, and navigate menus.Ages Dates Day Time feeAdults Jun 11/ Jul 9 Wed 10:15-11:45am FREEBeginning GoogleStudents will learn the basics of the Google website and how to usethis search engine to find information on the Internet.Ages Dates Day Time feeAdults Jul 16/ Aug 13 Wed 10:15-11:45am FREEBeginning Microsoft WordBasic Word Processing is an introductory class to Microsoft Word 2010.You will learn the basic tools of Word. You will practice skills, includingmodifying text, short cuts and making a flyer.Ages Dates Day Time feeAdults Jun 4/ Aug 6 Wed 10:15-11:45am FREEBasic InternetStudents will learn the basics of the Internet Explorer browser and howto use search engines and subject direction.Ages Dates Day Time feeAdults Jun 18/Aug 20 Wed 10:15 - 11:45am FREEFun Websites For KidsWhile your younger sibling are in story time join us for an introductionto fun websites for kid. Must know how to use a mouse in order totake this class.Ages Dates Day Time fee8-10 Jul 23 Wed 10:15 - 11:45am FREEKeyboarding for KidsWhile your younger siblings are in Story Time join us and learn aboutthe computer keyboard.Ages Dates Day Time fee8-10 yrs Jul 30 Wed 10:15-11:15 FREELibrary VolunteerOpportunitiesShare Your Love of Books and Libraries:Become a Library Volunteer!The Downey City Library invites you to share your skills, talents, andcommitment to your community! The library needs volunteers whoare 18 years old or older to work two or more hours per week in oneof the following areas:• Adult Literacy Program• Book Processing• Friends of the Library StoreTo inquire about available openings, call (562) 904-7360 ext. 130.Tutor Training (3 Days)The Downey City Library offers free, confidential reading help foradults who need to learn to read better. We need volunteers to betrained as tutors. Volunteers will need 10 hours of training on a varietyof tutoring techniques.Instructor: Claudia DaileyAges Dates Day Time fee18+yrs May 8,15, 22 Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm FREESep 11, 18, 25Friends of theDowney City LibraryAnnual Author LuncheonThe Friends of the Downey City Library cordially invite you to attendthe Annual Author Luncheon. Enjoy a buffet luncheon and meetauthors Shaun Morey and Tyler Dilts as they discuss their latestmystery novels. The event includes lunch and a book from oneof the authors. For more information and to reserve your place,please contact Marilyn Van Dyke at (562) 714-6516 or by email atmarilynj1844@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!Location: Rio Hondo Event CenterAges Dates Day Time feeAdult Jun 28 Sat 11:30am – 3:30pm $25.00Join the Friends of the Downey City Library!The Friends of the Downey City Library is a non-profit groupinterested in books and libraries and active in promoting thequality of services at the Downey City Library. We provide financialand volunteer support to enhance the services of the library by:• Sponsoring programs of interest to the community• Sponsoring special youth programs and the SummerReading Program• Hosting special author events• Publishing a bi-monthly newsletter• Staffing the Friends Book Store• Contributing funds to the libraryHow can you become a Friend?You can choose from the following categories of membership:Student $5.00Individual $10.00Family $25.00Business/ Organization $75.00Life Member $500.00For more information, please call the library at (562) 904-7360 ext.132 or ask for assistance at the Adult Information Desk.Visit us online at www.downeyca.orgGENERAL Downey INFORMATIONCity Library00 41