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Computer Classes Registration is required for these free computer classes. Register online, in person at the Computer Center on the upper level of the Library or call 412-366-8100, extension 131. Please notify the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend. ONE-ON-ONE TABLET ASSISTANCE Our Computer Center staff offer one-on-one sessions for help with your tablet. Sessions are 30 minutes. Bring your tablet and come prepared to ask specific questions. To schedule a session, call the Computer Center desk at 412-366-8100 x 131. When you call, please let us know what topic you’d like help with and what kind of tablet you own. Please note: Staff members are unable to repair your tablet and may not be able to provide assistance for all device types, programs, and problems. Patrons may only book one session at a time. COMPUTER BASICS Monday, March 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn about the different parts of a computer as well as take a visual tour of the desktop of a Windows 7 computer. Participants will also learn common keyboard commands and practice typing. For beginning computer users. MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 1 Monday, March 13 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the parts of the Word window and practice formatting and editing text. Participants will also learn how to Cut, Copy, and Paste text, as well as how to Save a Word document. For students with no previous Word experience. Prerequisite: Must have mouse skills. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 1 Friday, March 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will go through some basic Excel terminology before learning how to move around the spreadsheet. Participants will then build some simple financial documents to practice on, using simple functions, formulas (such as addition), and constants. Prerequisite: Must have solid Word experience. LEARNING TO USE THE INTERNET Monday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn the basic layout of the Internet Explorer web browser. Participants will also work with browser tabs and conduct searches using Search Engines and web addresses. Prerequisite: Must have computer competence – mouse skills and some typing. MICROSOFT WORD 2016 BASICS PART 2 Monday, March 20 from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Participants will type some text in Word and then learn how to work with commands such as setting tabs, margins, columns, and spell-check. Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Word 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 BASICS PART 2 Friday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn how to create lists, sort data, add codes, format numbers, and work with fill series. Participants will also work with various formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Participation in the Microsoft Excel 2016 Basics Part 1 class or similar. INTRODUCING OUR NEW REMOTE PRINTING SERVICE Print virtually any document or web page from your computer, phone or tablet. The print jobs will be sent to our Library printers and you can immediately pick them up at the Print Release Station in the Library. How do I print from a mobile device? To print an email message or attachment, simply forward your email to one of the following e-mail addresses: • npl-print-bw@printspots.com • npl-print-color@printspots.com • npl-print-color-legal@printspots.com • npl-print-bw-legal@printspots.com Or print directly from your mobile device using the PrinterOn App. Visit your device’s ‘store’ for apps, install and launch the PrinterOn App. We ask that you please pick up you print jobs the same day that you print them or you may need to resubmit them.
Volunteer Focus WHY NOT VOLUNTEER? Last year, 192 volunteers provided 9,277 community service hours to Northland, an increase of 752 hours over 2015. The tremendous value of our volunteers cannot be over-stated. Spring and fall 2016 used book sales were successful due to the efforts of 95 volunteers who served 405 hours from set up to tear down. A commitment to two-hour weekly shifts of 32 volunteers in the Book Nook donated 3,172 hours which is 34% of all 2016 volunteer hours. 33 student volunteers provided 534 hours for the Children’s Summer Reading that attracted over 2,000 children attending 48 programs. Throughout the year, 4 student volunteers and 12 adult volunteers assisted in multiple tasks that enabled Technical Services staff to process a monthly range of 1,600-2,000 items including new printed and audio books, CD’s and DVD’s, magazines and paperbacks. WHY VOLUNTEER? - Stacey S. volunteers in multiple capacities to “give back to NPL.” - Lynne F. finds the library to be a very peaceful place and volunteers because it is her way of saying thanks for the enjoyment/knowledge she has received from the many books she has read. We need you! Visit our website to find out how you can volunteer. Northland Public Library Foundation When you see this image displayed next to a program, it is an indication that the program has been sponsored in part by the Northland Public Library Foundation. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE GARDEN GALA Discover how magical the Library can be after hours when you join us for a Garden Gala, Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm. The over-21 fundraising event will be full of special tastings, entertainment and more. WPXI news anchor Peggy Finnegan will serve as co-chair with wine expert John Eld as Honorary Sommelier. We’ll showcase an array of wine, bourbon, vodka, cider and other alcohol vendors offering tempting libations for guests to taste. Also tantalizing the palate will be restaurants and food purveyors sharing their favorite specialties. With music, auctions and special treats, Northland’s Garden Gala is THE place to celebrate Earth Day and all the wonderful things Northland offers. The Gala will benefit the construction of The Learning Garden at Northland, which will build a sensory garden and outdoor educational space for all ages. Tickets are $60 in advance ($75 at the door), available onlinehttp://bit.ly/1IKsneW and from the Foundation office (412-366- 8100, ext. 104). Mark your calendars for April 22 and help us grow a special place to create, explore and discover! ENGRAVED BRICKS AVAILABLE FOR THE LEARNING GARDEN Celebrate your family, your loved ones, your grandkids or anyone who loves to read with a paver brick for the Learning Garden at Northland. The order form is available online: http://bit.ly/2l02Hll. Show your support for the wonderful programs, activities and educational support provided by the library. You may also wish to make a gift in the form of a one-time or recurring donation and a pledge of up to three years; naming rights are available from $100 to $100,000! Additional information is available on our website, northlandlibrary.org/the-learning-garden. TASTY TRUCKS @ NORTHLAND Thursdays make us hungry! Tasty Trucks @ Northland continues to draw crowds every first and third Thursday. In March, we’ll welcome some favorite food trucks. Pgh Crepes and Mission Mahi arrive on March 2, bringing their phenomenal fish tacos, savory crepes and sweet treats. On March 16, Pgh Po Boy and the Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck roll up to the curb to send your taste buds on a culinary trip spanning Cajun country and the Polish homeland with traditional favorites from gumbo to halushki! Look for the food trucks in our upper parking lot from noon until 6pm (as supplies last, accepting most major credit cards). Be sure to subscribe for email alerts for up-to-date information. BOOK GIVING PROGRAM DONATIONS: Northland Public Library wishes to thank the following people who recently contributed to our Memorial and Honor Book Giving Programs. If you are interested in honoring a loved one or a friend through a gift to Northland, please contact the Northland Public Library Foundation at 412-366- 8100, extension 104 or by email at nplfoundation@einetwork.net. Memorial Books: Richard Stringert in memory of H. Glenn Braun Paige Serbin in memory of Katie Turiak Butler Audrey Benton in memory of Sally Duffett Cyril J. Halas (Joe) in memory of Eleanor Hoyt Sally & George Lawry in memory of Ellie Hoyt Loafers Bread Company in memory of Courtney Rodgers Larkin The Serbin Family in memory of Fred Martindale Honor Gift: Allegheny County Library Association in honor of Tom Herward (For his years of service to the Allegheny County Library Association)
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