Library Events

This class will offer students an opportunity to become familiar with spreadsheets.  They will learn what a spreadsheet is and some common uses for them.  Using hands-on exercises the students will create a simple budget spreadsheet and an electronic checkbook.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse.  Beginner class. 
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Introduction To iMac
This course will offer students an opportunity to become more familiar with using an iMac / Apple computer. They will learn some of the basic components of the iMac  computer and what makes an Apple computer different from a PC. Students will also learn to operate the mouse and keyboard and will learn iMac terminology. Through hands-on exercises, students will explore sample programs and gain familiarity with the basic layout and of the iMac. This class is designed for beginning computer users.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Microsoft Access is a database program that easily organizes contacts, employees and other groups of data. With multiple organization options and the ability to link or import information from other databases, the program allows you to search and categorize data into various methods, including forms, reports and tables. The purpose of this class is to introduce participants to the basics of Microsoft Access including creating tables, forms, queries and reports. The class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse. 
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

iMac II
This course will build on the skills learned in the Introduction To iMac class. We will discuss applications, creating folders and various ways to save and retrieve files using CDs, DVDs, and flash drives. It is recommended that students take Introduction To iMac before taking this course.
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Join us for a Family Movie Picnic at the Library!  Bring a picnic supper and join us in the Moeschle Room on Tuesday, May 15th, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. It’ll be a great way to spend quality family time in the comfort of air conditioning.
 
*Due to copyright restrictions, we can't advertise the name of the movie, but you can call or stop by the Children’s Desk to see what’s playing! 

Adobe InDesign is a creative design program that allows users to create posters, flyers and brochures. It also contains features to create magazines and newspapers. The purpose of this class is to introduce participants to the basics of Adobe InDesign and provide some insight to all it has to offer. The class assumes the student has some experience with computers and using a mouse and it is recommended that Intro To iMac Computers I, II, & III be completed beforehand to allow you to focus on the InDesign program and not the iMac computer itself.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

The Informal Ladies Book Club has chosen to read Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish for the month of May.
 
This book serves as a memoir from the author's childhood while growing up on her grandparents’ farm in Iowa during the height of the Great Depression. It is a story of strength and endurance- not a depressing tale of suffering. Kalish even includes recipes from the era, as well as several how-tos, such as how to catch and skin a rabbit.
 
This true-story tale of survival is very interesting and a wonderful discussion piece. Please join the Informal Ladies Book Club here at the library on Thursday, May 24th. The discussion will begin at 6:30pm and everyone is welcome, whether they have read the book or not.
 
Questions? Call Joyce at 903-261-3061 or email Chris at: challengerop@gmail.com. See you there!

In honor of Memorial Day, the library will be closed Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28. The book drops will also be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience. We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend as we take the time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while protecting our freedom.

This course will offer students an opportunity to become more familiar with using a computer and also with surfing the internet. They will learn some of the basic components of a computer, will learn to navigate through the Windows environment, and will learn to operate the mouse and keyboard. Students will also receive a brief introduction to the Internet with particular attention to the World Wide Web.They will gain a simple understanding of how the Internet is structured and how it functions. 
 
Through hands-on exercises, students will explore sample programs, learn about Microsoft's Internet Explorer, hyperlinks, and searching the Internet.. This class is designed for beginning computer users.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Looking for a good book? Come to the Scholastic Book Fair: May 30th - June 2nd and the Longview Public Library!
 
Stock up for Summer Reading- we’ll have a little of everything from cool nonfiction reads to your favorite chapter and picture books. 
 
Parents, come in and get clued in on great gifts for summer birthdays or stocked up on books to keep the kids quiet on your next roadtrip or family vacation. 
 
The Scholastic book fair will be set up in the Moeschle Room during library hours. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.