May June Newsletter 2024
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Technology<br />
Device Advice<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Thursdays, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/20 •<br />
9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
Main Library<br />
Thursdays, 5/9, 5/23, 6/13, 6/27 •<br />
9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
Get help with common tech issues<br />
like using Microsoft Office, tablets or<br />
hotspots, syncing email with your phone,<br />
downloading content, and more.<br />
Classes are held in the Main Library Computer Training Room unless otherwise noted.<br />
R - Register online, by phone or in person beginning April 15. Registering for the first<br />
class in a designated series enrolls you in all required sessions. All other classes require<br />
separate registration. If you cannot attend a session, please cancel your registration.<br />
Visit gailborden.info/learn or call the Computer Center at 847-429-4680 for more information.<br />
3D Printing for Beginners R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Wednesday, 5/1 • 10 am<br />
Come see how a 3D printer works and<br />
learn how to design your own name plate.<br />
Windows 11 Basics R<br />
Thursday, 5/2 • 10:30 am<br />
Learn how to navigate the new Windows<br />
11 interface, locate and manage your files,<br />
and customize your preferences.<br />
Google Tools R {<br />
Tuesdays • 7 pm<br />
5/14 Docs<br />
5/21 Drive<br />
6/18 Slides<br />
6/25 Sheets<br />
Being Secure and Private<br />
Online R<br />
Thursday, 5/16 • 10:30 am<br />
Learn about common viruses, email<br />
and internet safety, firewalls, and other<br />
security features and practices.<br />
Adults<br />
Craft Corner<br />
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Mondays, 5/6, 6/3 • 6 – 7:30 pm<br />
Are you working on a PhD—Project Half<br />
Done? Bring your project and join other<br />
needlecrafters as we work on unfinished<br />
projects together.<br />
Crochet Club R<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
Mondays, 5/13, 6/10 • 6:30 pm<br />
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project<br />
to work on. Crocheters of all skills levels are welcome.<br />
Avoiding Scams R<br />
Thursday, 5/30 • 10:30 am<br />
Learn about recent trends in scams, how<br />
to protect yourself from them and more.<br />
Computers 101 R<br />
Wednesdays • 10:30 am<br />
6/5 Mouse and Keyboard<br />
6/12 Managing Your PC<br />
6/19 Internet Basics<br />
Smartphone Basics<br />
for Seniors R<br />
Tuesday, 6/11 • 10:30 am<br />
Learn basic phone operations such as<br />
adding and removing apps, increasing<br />
text size, battery care and more.<br />
Google Sites Series R {<br />
Wednesdays, 6/19 – 6/26 • 7 pm<br />
Learn how Google Sites allows users to<br />
create, design and add function to their<br />
own website.<br />
Crafty Cats (Create & Talk)<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Wednesdays, 5/15, 6/19 • 5:30 – 7 pm<br />
Come and chat while you craft! Bring your<br />
own projects and supplies.<br />
Community Sewing Circle R<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Room C<br />
Saturday, 6/15 • 10 am<br />
Join us in this welcoming space for<br />
sewers of all skill levels to learn, create,<br />
and connect. Please bring your own project and<br />
equipment, as materials will not be provided.<br />
Microsoft<br />
MS Excel Series R {<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Thursdays, 5/2 – 5/30 • 7 pm<br />
Main Library Computer Training Room<br />
Mondays, 6/3 – 7/1 • 7 pm<br />
Wednesdays, 5/15 – 6/12 • 7 pm<br />
MS Word Series R {<br />
Mondays, 5/6 – 5/20, 6/3 • 10:30 am<br />
Thursdays, 6/6 – 6/27 • 7 pm<br />
MS PowerPoint R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Wednesdays • 2 pm<br />
6/5 Basics<br />
6/12 Special Effects<br />
{Classes with this symbol are<br />
sponsored by Comcast Internet<br />
Essentials to help bridge the<br />
digital divide and foster digital<br />
literacy skills. For more information on Comcast<br />
Internet Essentials programs, visit<br />
www.internetessentials.com<br />
Bird Painting with<br />
John French R<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Saturday, 6/22 • 11 am or 2 pm<br />
Come paint a canvas with local birds<br />
under John’s instruction. Previous experience<br />
is not necessary.<br />
Create Art with Books R<br />
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms<br />
Tuesday, 6/25 • 6:30 pm<br />
Give an old book new life by creating a<br />
beautiful altered book.<br />
6 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person