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Information Commons Events
The Shelby White and Leon Levy Information Commons hosts classes, workshops and other events, conducted by both library staff and programming partners.
Featured Partner: BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is proud to have BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn as its lead partner in media education. They will offer classes in digital storytelling, photography and video Thursday afternoons and evenings at the Info Commons lab. View listings and register for BRIC classes.
If you would like to be considered as a workshop facilitator or instructor, please bring, mail, or email us a full proposal, including:
- A detailed description of what you’re interested in teaching or facilitating
- Any qualifications and experience you have related to the topic
- Approximately when you would like to conduct the event (month/date as well as time of day)
We will review all proposals on an ongoing basis and get back to applicants as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the Library is unable to offer financial compensation for classes and workshops conducted in the Info Commons.
Upcoming Classes
Excel at Work: The Power of Charts
Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabCharts are used to quickly communicate large amounts of data via visually stunning images. In this Advanced Excel session, learn the ins and outs of creating charts that tell a story, select the best chart for your data, and find out other best practices.
Adobe Photoshop for Teens
Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabInterested in learning how fashion magazines and photographers make their photos so flawless? Learn how to manipulate, edit, and create digital images with Adobe Photoshop, as part of What We Wear: Hip Hop Fashion in Brooklyn. Space is limited, first come, first served.
Support for this Hive Fashion program was provided by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, administered by Mozilla, and in partnership with Hive Learning Networks.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, May 20, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Drop-In Computer Lab
Monday, May 20, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabGot a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a full class? Drop into the Central Library’s computer classroom for one-on-one assistance. First come, first served. No registration required.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, May 20, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, May 20, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Intro to Social Media: Videoblogging
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabWant the world to see your video? Put it on the web! Learn how to make a web page that showcases videos you have created. We will show you how to set up a blog, upload your footage, and reveal other benefits to having your video on the Internet.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL's lead media education partner.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Intro to Social Media: Facebook
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIn this class you will learn the basics of Facebook. First, we’ll show you how to create a Facebook profile and page, and then we’ll explain the different privacy and security settings available. You’ll also learn how to navigate Facebook, post updates to your timeline, connect with other users, and the steps to sharing photos and videos.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL's lead media education partner.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Creative Writing and Publishing Workshop
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Explore various creative writing and publishing techniques including writing resources, copyright, query letters and more. This program is limited to 12 participants. Workshop themes: 1) I want to Write a Book: Helpful Resources to Get You Started. 2) Get It Right: Spelling, Grammar and Other Editing Details. 3) Okay, So I Wrote a Book, Now What? The Query Letter and Other Details. 4) Protection Is Key: Copyrighting Your Work. 5) Publishing Options: You Mean There's Something Besides the Traditional Route? 6) Self Publishing: I'm Ready, Now What?
Microsoft PowerPoint Class
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabBasic computer knowledge required.
Save Your Digital Stuff! Practical Personal Digital Archiving
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabComputers and digital tools have made it easier than ever to create digital documents, photos, and media that record our memories, communications, and lives. However, storage devices and even file formats can be easily lost, damaged, or outdated and inaccessible in just a handful of years. Archivist Jefferson Bailey will provide some practical strategies and tools for preserving your valuable digital materials now and into the future.
Introduction to Digital Photography
Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabMost digital cameras are packed with advanced features that allow novice photographers to shoot like a pro. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to use your camera’s features and simple tricks to create beautiful digital images. We’ll cover digital photography basics like camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, and how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop. Composition theory will be discussed, as will shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects. Please bring your own digital camera fully charged, with plenty of battery power and available memory, to the class. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL’s lead media education partner.
Resume Help
Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Intro to Social Media: Videoblogging
Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabWant the world to see your video? Put it on the web! Learn how to make a web page that showcases videos you have created. We will show you how to set up a blog, upload your footage, and reveal other benefits to having your video on the Internet.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL’s lead media education partner.
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners Learning Circle
Friday, May 24, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Join others as we learn Adobe Illustrator together. Share with others what you know, or come to learn what you don't know. Collaborate on creative projects. Please bring a flash drive or a memory card to save your work. Adobe Illustrator CS6 is the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, May 27, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Introduction to Digital Storytelling & Enhanced Podcasting for Mac
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabTaking pictures and recording audio on mobile devices is easy. Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story--- and share it with a wide audience. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips and interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using Garageband, a software program that allows you to create powerful and entertaining media. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In orderly to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL's lead media education partner.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Computer Basics Class
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabNo experience necessary.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Rivers of Honey "Circle of Leche": Creating Art in Conversation for/with other Women of Color
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Join other women of color artists, writers, videographers, photographers, performers, poets, stagehands, and creative minds with the Rivers of Honey crew as art is created and feedback is provided on personal projects. Use this lab space to audition your work for a larger woman of color audience. Gain peer and professional feedback on your work. Formalize your next steps for your art. Sit, create, and absorb art in conversation and community. Rivers of Honey has produced monthly Showcases for Women of Color in NYC for over eight years. More information is at riversofhoney.com.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Computer Basics for Spanish Speakers
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabClase de computacion para principiantes.
Drop-In Computer Lab
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabGot a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a full class? Drop into the Central Library’s computer classroom for one-on-one assistance. First come, first served. No registration required.
Intro to Social Media: Facebook
Thursday, May 30, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIn this class you will learn the basics of Facebook. First, we’ll show you how to create a Facebook profile and page, and then we’ll explain the different privacy and security settings available. You’ll also learn how to navigate Facebook, post updates to your timeline, connect with other users, and the steps to sharing photos and videos.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL’s lead media education partner.
Resume Help
Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
BRIC Orientation
Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabAs the lead media education provider for Brooklyn Public Library, BRIC offers free classes in digital storytelling, editing and photography. BRIC is also the community media access television organization for Brooklyn, offering residents free access to media production facilities and equipment, low cost media education, and an opportunity to create their own program on Brooklyn Free Speech Television. BRIC offers periodic orientations at the library so that you can become familiar with community access television, their services available, as well as the wide range of in-depth production classes offered at the center. After taking orientation, you will be able to register for their certification classes, and be on your way to producing your own TV show!
Presented by BRIC, BPL’s lead media education partner.
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Seniors
Monday, June 3, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops. Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Facebook, LinkedIn and creative uses of Microsoft Office.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, June 3, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, June 3, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, June 3, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Intro to Social Media: Twitter
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIn this class you will learn the basics of Twitter. We’ll walk you through the steps of creating a Twitter profile (personal or professional), show you how to post your own tweets and teach you common shortcuts so you can connect with other users.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL's lead media education partner.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Intro to Social Media: Videoblogging
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabWant the world to see your video? Put it on the web! Learn how to make a web page that showcases videos you have created. We will show you how to set up a blog, upload your footage, and reveal other benefits to having your video on the Internet.
Presented by BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, BPL’s lead media education partner.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Drop-In Computer Lab
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabGot a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a full class? Drop into the Central Library’s computer classroom for one-on-one assistance. First come, first served. No registration required.
Resume Help
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Event Marketing Workshop
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabJoin the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation for a workshop with hands-on training on event marketing. Learn how to successfully set up and manage your event, including event promotions, invitations, registrations, processing payments, and more. We will also discuss strategies and tools to get the right attendees and using your event to increase business. Get ready to launch your summer event!
Short-Form Video Techniques for PC
Thursday, June 6, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free Mac editing software program iMovie that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Resume Help
Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Introduction to Digital Storytelling & Enhanced Podcasting for Mac
Thursday, June 6, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabTaking pictures and recording audio on mobile devices is easy. Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story--- and share it with a wide audience. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips and interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using Garageband, a software program that allows you to create powerful and entertaining media. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In orderly to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, June 10, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, June 10, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, June 10, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Introduction to Digital Photography
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabMost digital cameras are packed with advanced features that allow novice photographers to shoot like a pro. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to use your camera’s features and simple tricks to create beautiful digital images. We’ll cover digital photography basics like camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, and how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop. Composition theory will be discussed, as will shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects. Please bring your own digital camera fully charged, with plenty of battery power and available memory, to the class. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Digital Photo Enhancement
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabThe picture-perfect shot doesn’t stop with your camera. In this class, you’ll get hands-on experience with GIMP, a free, versatile photo editing software program, so you can retouch, crop, and color balance your digital photos before showing them to the world. We’ll teach you how to use GIMP, its editing and effects tools, talk about photo-editing best practices and how to export for print and video formats. By the end of this two-hour session, you’ll have the skills to make every shot you take a perfect one. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Getting Started: Create a Marketing Plan
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIn this group workshop, discuss questions that will lead to the creation of a marketing plan that is tailored to your business needs. Participants should come prepared to share ideas with the group and provide thoughtful feedback to others.
Resume Help
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Intro to Social Media: Twitter
Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIn this class you will learn the basics of Twitter. We’ll walk you through the steps of creating a Twitter profile (personal or professional), show you how to post your own tweets and teach you common shortcuts so you can connect with other users.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Resume Help
Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Intro to Social Media: Facebook
Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIn this class you will learn the basics of Facebook. First, we’ll show you how to create a Facebook profile and page, and then we’ll explain the different privacy and security settings available. You’ll also learn how to navigate Facebook, post updates to your timeline, connect with other users, and the steps to sharing photos and videos.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Seniors
Monday, June 17, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops. Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Facebook, LinkedIn and creative uses of Microsoft Office.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, June 17, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Foundation Center Database Searching Workshop
Monday, June 17, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn how to search for grants.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, June 17, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, June 17, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
BRIC Orientation
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabAs the lead media education provider for Brooklyn Public Library, BRIC offers free classes in digital storytelling, editing and photography. BRIC is also the community media access television organization for Brooklyn, offering residents free access to media production facilities and equipment, low cost media education, and an opportunity to create their own program on Brooklyn Free Speech Television. BRIC offers periodic orientations at the library so that you can become familiar with community access television, their services available, as well as the wide range of in-depth production classes offered at the center. After taking orientation, you will be able to register for their certification classes, and be on your way to producing your own TV show!
Presented by BRIC, BPL’s lead media education partner.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Introduction to Digital Storytelling & Enhanced Podcasting for Mac
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabTaking pictures and recording audio on mobile devices is easy. Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story--- and share it with a wide audience. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips and interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using Garageband, a software program that allows you to create powerful and entertaining media. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In orderly to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Creative Writing and Publishing Workshop
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Explore various creative writing and publishing techniques including writing resources, copyright, query letters and more. This program is limited to 12 participants. Workshop themes: 1) I want to Write a Book: Helpful Resources to Get You Started. 2) Get It Right: Spelling, Grammar and Other Editing Details. 3) Okay, So I Wrote a Book, Now What? The Query Letter and Other Details. 4) Protection Is Key: Copyrighting Your Work. 5) Publishing Options: You Mean There's Something Besides the Traditional Route? 6) Self Publishing: I'm Ready, Now What?
Drop-In Computer Lab
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabGot a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a full class? Drop into the Central Library’s computer classroom for one-on-one assistance. First come, first served. No registration required.
Entrepreneur Office Hours
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 3Have questions about your small business finances? Want help planning the marketing of your freelance work? Just need to bounce ideas off someone? Drop in to the Central Library’s Info Commons for one on one or small group sessions geared toward answering your most pressing questions.
First come, first served, no registration required.
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn - Fantastic Food
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Learn about their businesses; the challenges they’ve faced and the success they’ve found.
Charlie Sahadi, Sahadi’s © Randy Duchaine
Digital Photo Enhancement
Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabThe picture-perfect shot doesn’t stop with your camera. In this class, you’ll get hands-on experience with GIMP, a free, versatile photo editing software program, so you can retouch, crop, and color balance your digital photos before showing them to the world. We’ll teach you how to use GIMP, its editing and effects tools, talk about photo-editing best practices and how to export for print and video formats. By the end of this two-hour session, you’ll have the skills to make every shot you take a perfect one. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Resume Help
Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Introduction to Digital Photography
Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabMost digital cameras are packed with advanced features that allow novice photographers to shoot like a pro. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to use your camera’s features and simple tricks to create beautiful digital images. We’ll cover digital photography basics like camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, and how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop. Composition theory will be discussed, as will shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects. Please bring your own digital camera fully charged, with plenty of battery power and available memory, to the class.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.CitizenshipWorks Naturalization Application Workshop
Friday, June 21, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabA workshop to help eligible lawful permanent residents prepare their N-400 Application for Naturalization to become U.S. citizens. This workshop will use interactive online interviews from CitizenshipWorks.org to determine eligibility and help prepare forms. Immigration experts will be available to review applications and answer legal questions related to applying for citizenship. Registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Assistance will be provided on a first-come first-servied basis, but pre-registered attendees will have priority.
To register, visit citizenshipworks.org/register or call the Ya es Hora Hotline at (888) 839-8682.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, June 24, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, June 24, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, June 24, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Short-Form Video Techniques for PC
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free PC editing software program VideoPad that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Short-form Video Techniques for Mac (iMovie)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free Mac editing software program iMovie that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Rivers of Honey "Circle of Leche": Creating Art in Conversation for/with other Women of Color
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Join other women of color artists, writers, videographers, photographers, performers, poets, stagehands, and creative minds with the Rivers of Honey crew as art is created and feedback is provided on personal projects. Use this lab space to audition your work for a larger woman of color audience. Gain peer and professional feedback on your work. Formalize your next steps for your art. Sit, create, and absorb art in conversation and community. Rivers of Honey has produced monthly Showcases for Women of Color in NYC for over eight years. More information is at riversofhoney.com.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Researching Your Target Market
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you're writing a business plan or just looking for customers, attend this workshop to identify your market. Learn how to determine the demographic characteristics, size and spending habits of your target market.
Resume Help
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn - Design Craft
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Learn how their dedication to their craft, shaped their careers and led them to extraordinary accomplishments
Avi Abel, Watermark Designs © Randy Duchaine
Short-form Video Techniques for Mac (iMovie)
Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free Mac editing software program iMovie that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Resume Help
Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Short-Form Video Techniques for PC
Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabIf you have a smartphone or tablet, you don’t need an expensive camera or fancy audio equipment to produce an engaging video. In this two-hour session, learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos—and how to show them to the world on YouTube, Vimeo and more. We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free PC editing software program VideoPad that can assemble it all into your final short masterpiece. Please bring your own pair of headphones or earbuds for this class. In order to successfully complete this class, participants must be able to comfortably navigate a laptop computer and navigate a computer’s interface.
Presented by BRIC, BPL's lead media education partner.Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Seniors
Monday, July 1, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops. Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Facebook, LinkedIn and creative uses of Microsoft Office.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 1, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 1, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, July 1, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Resume Help
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Resume Help
Thursday, July 4, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 8, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 8, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, July 8, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Researching Other Companies
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabWhether writing a business plan or investigating the competition, this workshop can help you find company information. Learn how to identify companies by industry and analyze their strengths and weaknesses, as well as find market share data and financial reports.
Resume Help
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Conversations with People Who Create in Brooklyn – Urban Adventures
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabPhotographer Randy Duchaine will chat with individuals featured in his photographic exhibition, "Created in Brooklyn". Join us to hear about how and why they pursued these extraordinary activities in the urban environment.
Lance Pinn, Brooklyn Boulders © Randy Duchaine
Resume Help
Thursday, July 11, 2013 5:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 6Get one-on-one assistance on how to tailor your resume or cover letter to get the job you want. This is a walk-in program (no reservation required).
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Seniors
Monday, July 15, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons LabLearning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops. Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Facebook, LinkedIn and creative uses of Microsoft Office.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Monday, July 15, 2013 10:00AMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop
Monday, July 15, 2013 3:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Are you working on a memoir, poem, or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop! This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they've never written before! Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advance sign-up is necessary.
Learn more at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Media World: Introduction to the Recording Studio
Monday, July 15, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Welcome to the Media World! Instructor Bryan Samuel will show students the basics of how to use media applications such as iMovie, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. He will also demonstrate how to properly use and shoot with a camera, how to import your footage, and how to use a green screen! Each session, we'll focus on one topic and explore the basics. Join the learning experience and meet other people interested in your field. For more information, please email the instructor at bryan_entertainment@yahoo.com.
Meet One-on-One with a Business Counselor
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 2Meet with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business needs. Get advice on starting a business, writing a business plan, implementing a marketing strategy and much more. SCORE is an SBA organization. Call 718.623.7000 and select option 3 to make an appointment.
SCORE is a not-for-profit volunteer association of successful business people who provide free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling.
Foundation Center Database Searching Workshop
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 1Learn how to search for grants.
Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:30PMCentral Library, Information Commons LabDo you want to design a website for a school project, or put yourself onto the cover of a fashion magazine? Come hang out, learn, play and explore the latest technology with friends while using PC and Mac laptops.
Creative Writing and Publishing Workshop
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00PMCentral Library, Information Commons, Meeting Room 4Explore various creative writing and publishing techniques including writing resources, copyright, query letters and more. This program is limited to 12 participants. Workshop themes: 1) I want to Write a Book: Helpful Resources to Get You Started. 2) Get It Right: Spelling, Grammar and Other Editing Details. 3) Okay, So I Wrote a Book, Now What? The Query Letter and Other Details. 4) Protection Is Key: Copyrighting Your Work. 5) Publishing Options: You Mean There's Something Besides the Traditional Route? 6) Self Publishing: I'm Ready, Now What?
