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General Information for Technology Classes
Registration is required for all classes except where noted; registration begins one week prior to each class. Please bring a USB flash drive if you wish to save your work. Call The City Library's Technology Center at 801-524-8290 for more information or to register.

February 2010   
 
Currently running events
until Saturday, February 27 All Locations
Yoga of Breath
The secret of stress management is in your breath. Each individual has the ability to calm the mind, relax the body, and energize the entire system within minutes. Join us for a free demonstration of the breathing techniques that have changed the lives of more than 20 million people in 140 countries. The session will introduce you to practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit; skills for handling negative emotions and situations; practical wisdom on improving work and relationships; and insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions. For more information, call 801-352-2352 or visit us.artofliving.org.

February 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Sweet Branch

February 13 - 4:00 p.m.
Chapman Branch

February 20 - 4:00 p.m.
Anderson-Foothill Branch

February 27 - 4:00 p.m.
Day-Riverside Branch
until Thursday, March 11 Sprague Branch Library
HawkTalks
Have you ever seen a bird of prey in the sky and wondered what it was? HawkWatch International wants to help you identify the raptors in your neighborhood. This six-part series will familiarize you with the classification of raptors, so you can tell a "sharpie" from a "coop" with confidence! All programs begin at 7 p.m.

February 4: Introduction
February 11: Falcons and Eagles
February 18: Accipiters
February 25: Buteos
March 4: Harriers, Ospreys, and Vultures
March 11: Owls

February
Tuesday
9
Tuesday February 9th

Main Library
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Excel 2.1: Lists*
Learn about Excel lists, including how to enter data using a form and how to sort and filter.
*Prerequisite: "Excel 1.0."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Day Riverside Branch Library
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Writing for Change: Civic Writing
Does a change in democracy require civic dialogue? If so, where is it and who gets to talk? Or write? Join us to learn techniques for civic writing such as letters to editors and public officials. Come with a concern; stay to write a letter!

Cosponsored by the SLCC Community Writing Center.

Main Library
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Excel 2.2: Charts*
Learn how to create charts using data in an Excel 2002 spreadsheet.
*Prerequisite: "Excel 1.0."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Wednesday
10
Wednesday February 10th

Main Library
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Word 1.0*
Learn basic word processing skills including using toolbars and menus; creating, saving, and opening documents; and formatting text.
*Prerequisites: Keyboarding and mouse skills.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Main Library
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Word 2.2: Page Formatting*
Learn to format individual sections of your document. We'll discuss section breaks, columns, and page formatting.
*Prerequisite: "Word 1.0."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Thursday
11
Thursday February 11th

Main Library
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Word 2.3: Tables*
Learn how to create and format tables in your Microsoft Word 2002 document and to format all or part of your document into columns and rows.
*Prerequisite: "Word 1.0."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Main Library
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Word 3.0: Mail Merge*
Learn how to use Word's mail merge function to create form letters, mailing labels, envelopes, and e-mails. Some knowledge of Excel or Access is helpful, but not required.
*Prerequisite: "Word 1.0."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Friday
12
Friday February 12th

Main Library
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Access 2002: 1.0*
Learn to identify and operate this program's unique features including tables, queries, forms, and reports. You'll create a sample database containing at least four entries.
*Prerequisite: "Excel 1.0."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Tuesday
16
Tuesday February 16th

Main Library
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Internet 1.1: Basic Searching*
Learn the function and components of the Internet and how to identify and use various search tools.
*Prerequisites: Keyboarding and mouse skills.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Main Library
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Creating and Saving Documents Online*
Learn about free online alternatives to Microsoft Office that allow you to create, collaborate on, and store documents and files, and then access them from any computer attached to the Internet.
*Prerequisites: an e-mail account; keyboarding and mouse skills.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Wednesday
17
Wednesday February 17th

Main Library
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Internet 1.2: Advanced Searching*
Learn how to use advanced search techniques including Boolean operators.
*Prerequisite: "Internet 1.1."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Main Library
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Calc 1.0*
Learn basic spreadsheet skills in OpenOffice including entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, and formatting and previewing worksheets.
*Prerequisites: Keyboarding and mouse skills.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Main Library
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Computers 1.4: Microsoft Windows
A basic introduction to computers and the Windows operating system for beginners with little or no prior computer experience.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Thursday
18
Thursday February 18th

Main Library
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Internet 1.3: Evaluating Web Sites*
Learn how to evaluate the Web sites you visit.
*Prerequisite: "Internet 1.1."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.

Main Library
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Internet 1.4: Using Google*
Learn how Google thinks, how to manipulate Google, and how to use Google shortcuts and services.
*Prerequisite: "Internet 1.1."
Registration required, call 801-524-8290.
Friday
19
Friday February 19th

Main Library
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Internet 1.5: E-Mail Basics*
Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account, send attachments, and use proper e-mail etiquette.
*Prerequisites: Keyboarding and mouse skills.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Monday
22
Monday February 22nd

Main Library
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Start a Blog
In this fast-paced class you'll learn what a blog is, why you might want one, and how to get started.
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Tuesday
23
Tuesday February 23rd

Main Library
2:00 p.m.
Dig Deep: Targeted Marketing and Business Research
Do you want to conduct marketing research, find company information, or track consumer trends? Learn how to use BusinessDecision and ReferenceUSA at this free workshop. You can access these valuable business databases for free with your City Library card from a home or business computer.

Main Library
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Magazines and Newspapers*
Learn how to search for magazine and newspaper articles in the library's collection of electronic resources.
*Prerequisites: keyboarding and mouse skills, "Internet 1.1."
Registration required, 801-524-8290.
Wednesday
24
Wednesday February 24th

Main Library
6:30-8:30 p.m.
HTML & CSS
Learn how to write HTML and CSS! We'll create a simple static Web page by hand. Taught by Kyle Waters of UGOTTA.
Registration required, call 801-524-8290.
Thursday
25
Thursday February 25th

Main Library
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Your Online Calendar
Do you have a hard time remembering all of your appointments and deadlines? Are you overwhelmed with random sticky notes? Learn how to create an online calendar that will keep everything sorted for you.
Registration required, call 801-524-8290.

Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library
7:00 p.m.
How to Identify Angel Doors and Polygamy Pits: Unique Utah Architectural Features and Finds
Cory Jensen from Utah's Office of Historic Preservation presents intriguing facts about Utah's architectural oddities. Why does a certain house have two front doors? Why does another house have a second-story door with no landing? Are the stories behind these oddities myth or reality? If you could look deeper into a house, you might find some things you never expected buried in the bricks or hidden under the floorboards.
Saturday
27
Saturday February 27th

Main Library
10:00 a.m.-Noon
Sell Your Produce at the Farmer's Market
Learn everything you need to know about making money from your homegrown produce by selling at local farmer's markets! Representatives from the Downtown Farmer's Market, the People's Market, and the University of Utah Farmer's Market will tell you all the nitty gritty details, answer your questions, and give you applications for 2010 booths. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Cosponsored by Wasatch Community Gardens.

 


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