Portraits of Dandia Dhamaka by Sue Finley

Now through May 25, 2008 -- Malletts Creek Branch: Exhibits

Dandia Dhamaka is an annual intercollegiate dance competition hosted by the University of Michigan team at the Michigan Theater. The photos in this exhibit, presented in color, black and white, and sepia tones, were taken of the East Indian Raas Dancers at their 2006 – 2008 performances. They capture the dancers preparing for the show, views from backstage, the dress rehearsals, and the performances. Sue Finley is a local artist and photographer.

Pokemon Tournament for All Ages

Saturday May 17, 2008: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

We’re going old school! Bring your Game Boy Advance (or use our house Pokemon) and your Pokemon game and battle your way through the ranks at our tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the top two finishers.

DDR Tournament for All Ages

Sunday May 18, 2008: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Compete in beginner/light or standard/heavy brackets on Cobalt-Flux pads. Prizes will be awarded to the top finisher in each category, and to the best adult/child team!

del.icio.us: Organize Your Life Online

Monday May 19, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Have you ever logged onto a public computer only to realize that the website you wanted to visit was saved in your bookmarks at home? Social book marking sites, like del.icio.us, allow users to take their bookmarks anywhere they go. Best of all, they allow people to share their favorite sites with the world. Class participants will create del.icio.us accounts and learn ways to organize the information they store.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Advanced Microsoft Word Part I

Tuesday May 20, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Participants will learn such advanced features as tabs, symbols, tables and mail merge. Introduction to Microsoft Word class or a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is a prerequisite. Part two will be offered Thursday, May 22.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Seniors Time Online 1

Friday May 23, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Seniors' Time On-Line, the computer course designed with seniors in mind, consists of six progressive sessions. Topics covered during this special course include an introduction to computers, beginning Internet skills and email. Curious about computers and the Internet? This is the course for you. There is no fee to Library cardholders; a $20 class fee will be assessed for non-Library cardholders and due before the start of the first class. The other five classes will be offered May 30 and June 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Please call 327-8367 to register.

PowerPoint Basics Part 1

Tuesday May 27, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This two-session class will cover the basic tools of the PowerPoint window and working with presentation slides. Using the Auto Content wizard and PowerPoint options, participants in the class will make a PowerPoint presentation. Part two will be offered on Thursday, May 29. This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

RSS: The Web Comes to You

Monday June 2, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Surfing the Web takes time. Find out how to use an RSS reader to bring web content from news and weather to your favorite blogs, all to one easy-to-navigate place. Participants will set up Bloglines accounts and learn how to access their favorite sites in a simple new way.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Advanced PowerPoint Part 1

Tuesday June 3, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This two-session class in Advanced PowerPoint, the participants will develop a web-based presentation to sell a product. The participants will work through the AutoContent Wizard's built-in content to sell the product. PowerPoint tools will be used to refine the presentation. Part two will be offered on Thursday, June 5.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Excel Basics Part 1

Tuesday June 10, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Learn the fundamentals of a worksheet and how it can work for you. Learn how to format a cell and add data. Find out what a worksheet is to a workbook. Session 2 will be offered on Thursday, June 12.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Intermediate Excel Part I

Tuesday June 17, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

After a review of Excel's introductory concepts, dig a little deeper into complex formulas, absolute referencing and predictable features. Learn how Excel works for you. Part 2 will be offered Thurs., June 19.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.