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The computer class schedule for October and November is now available! Review the schedule online, pick up a brochure at any AADL location, or call 327-4555 for more information.

We are excited to offer a Genealogy Research class in honor of Family History Month in October. Join Bobbie Snow, genealogy lecturer and teacher and long-time member of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, to learn how to use the two genealogy specific databases offered by the Ann Arbor District Library.

Due to popular demand, we are glad to offer a new class called Mac Office, learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint on a Mac.

Registration is not required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and the classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. Can't make it to class? Many of the class handouts are available online.

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Now there's RideConnect, a new transportation coordination center serving Washtenaw County residents. Sponsored by Western Washtenaw Area Value Express or WAVE, the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study or WATS; People's Express, Washtenaw County, and Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, RideConnect also coordinates services among existing public, private, and non-profit transportation as well as county human service agencies.

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On September 24, the "Your Money Bus" tour is coming to Ann Arbor. The tour is sponsored by the NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors) Education Foundation. It will be an opportunity for anyone to get free financial advice. The bus will be at the Ann Arbor YMCA from 10am to 2pm. To schedule an appointment at this stop, please email Krista Allnutt at: yourmoneybustour@gmail.com.

To ensure your appointment is scheduled, be sure to put: Appointment - DETROIT in the subject line of your email. In the body of the email you should include your name and your desired appointment time.

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The Michigan State University Extension is holding a Budgeting 101 workshop on September 22 from 6:30pm and 8:00pm in the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center. Participants will learn about money management, financial planning, and family budgeting. Anyone can register by September 20 by calling 734-222-3943.

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Job searching is a full time job. Be sure to keep your eye on job postings on the Michigan Talent Bank website. You can search more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and post your resume so more than 40,000 employers can find it. You can also find information on local job fairs. The range of employers is diverse so the site is useful whether you are looking for your first career or a new career. If you're interested in volunteer opportunities (aka resume boosters), you can browse those as well! If you need some help with your resume or cover letter, you can find help at our computer classes that are geared towards job searching. You’ll be well on your way to getting the job you want!

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Hope America, Inc. is holding a free seminar on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm called Help Me Keep My Home. This seminar will help teach you the process of working to obtain a solution to stop foreclosure on your home. You'll learn how to negotiate with your lender, create a successful household budget, lower your mortgage payments, and more! To register, call (734) 483-5362.

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The Ann Arbor Public Schools Adult Education has extended registration for ESL classes. Enrollments will be accepted through Monday, August 30th. Students must be 19 years old and have a passport with a visa, a green card or a Social Security card. ESL classes start Tuesday, Sept. 7, and run every weekday, Monday through Friday. There are no night ESL classes. You do not have to live in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district to take classes. Those interested in registration should call 997-1250 or visit the AAPS ESL website.

On August 23rd, The University of Michigan Press launched a new e-book rental program encompassing over 250 of its library's scholarly texts (for a full list, click here.) UM faculty and students will be able to download texts from more than a dozen academic disciplines including Psychology, Sociology, Music, and Literary Studies. Texts are currently available for rent for between 40 and 75% off the list price, depending on the length of rental. More books may become available in the near future pending customer response. While the service is only available to U of M students and faculty, its a sure sign for all that the e-books are making their way to the mainstream! For information about the Ann Arbor District Library's e-book rental service, click here.Ebook

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Registration for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Adult Education programs, including GED preparation and English as a Second Language classes, is taking place in the weeks before school begins.

Those interested in Adult Education classes do not have to live in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district to take classes. Registration takes place in Room 206 at Stone High School.

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Washtenaw Literacy's summer training for one on one and group volunteer tutors is coming up! There are four one-hour informational sessions, The ABC's of Washtenaw Literacy, before the training begins. At these sessions, you can learn about the training, the rewards of tutoring, and the commitment involved. They are at 7pm on August 23, September 16 and 20 at Nicola's Books or September 7 at the Ypsilanti District Library. Call 734-879-1320 to confirm your attendance. Bring a friend!