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December 2011 Computer and Business Classes at Ferguson Library, FREE But Registration Required

Malerie — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:22:43 +0000

DECEMBER COMPUTER/CAREER CLASSES

AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY

The Ferguson Library offers regular computer and career classes at the Main Library and branches. The December schedule follows. Generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.

Main Library Third Floor Computer Lab (unless noted below)

Call 203 351-8221 to register.

Microsoft Excel 2010

Saturday, December 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Linked In Part 2 (Main Library Auditorium)
Monday, December 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

How to Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job

Wednesday, December 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Business coach ChaChanna Simpson explains how you can build your own business while holding down a day job.

Microsoft Word 2010

Thursday, December 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

.Basic Internet

Thursday, December 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Computer Basics

Saturday, December 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn English: Computer-based Instruction

Saturdays, December 10 & 17 at 10 a.m.

PowerPoint 2010 (Two session class)

Thursdays, December 15 & 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Microsoft Excel 2010 in Spanish

Thursday, December 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Mock Interview Workshop

Wednesday, December 28 at 6 p.m.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Learn how interviewing techniques can make your job search successful. Presentation by recruiter/search consultant Jonathan J. Winkel, PH, followed by individual interviews and feedback. Registration required. Call 203 351-8228 or register online.

Harry Bennett Branch

Call 203 351-8292 to register.

Internet Holiday Recipes

Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.

Find delicious holiday recipes online. Instructor: Frank Hajdu, NCC

Halloween Storycraft, Ferguson Main Library Third Floor Auditorium, Come in Costume, Ages 3 1/2 – 8,s Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m.

Malerie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:39:48 +0000

Halloween Storycraft

Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Show off your costume and join us for some of our favorite (not-so) spooky stories. We’ll finish by making a monster mask you can wear trick-or-treating. Ages 3 ½ to 8.

Celebrate the Indian holiday of Diwali, Refreshments Care Of Coromandel Restaurant, Ferguson Main Library Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m,

Malerie — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:46:43 +0000

FERGUSON LIBRARY CELEBRATES DIWALI

INDIAN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Celebrate the Indian holiday of Diwali, with Hindi classical music and dance, and an introduction to Indian folk dance at the Ferguson Main Library Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m.

Refreshments courtesy of Coromandel Restaurant. Generously supported by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

For more information call 203 351-8221.

Come Help Our Teens Raise Money FOR FERGUSON LIBRARY; TEEN READ-IN, OCTOBER 21

Malerie — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:12:49 +0000

TEENS PLAN SECOND FUNDRAISER FOR FERGUSON LIBRARY

TEEN READ-IN 2 OCTOBER 21

The Ferguson Library’s teen supporters are at it again! Their first fundraiser for the library last March was so successful (they raised $2,100) that they’re holding another one—Teen Read-in 2— Friday, October 21 from 6 p.m.to midnight at the Harry Bennett Branch, 115 Vine Road.

Teens in middle and high school are invited to participate by collecting contributions from family and friends and coming to read for part or all of that time on October 21. Snacks will be provided!

For more information on how to participate call Barbara Klipper at 203 351-8245 or visit the teen page of our website http://www.fergusonlibrary.org/teens.

Kids’ Film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Ferguson Main Library Third Floor Auditorium Tuesday, October 11 at 2 p.m., FREE

Malerie — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:23:21 +0000

Kids’ Film

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

Tuesday, October 11 at 2 p.m.

Main Library Third Floor Auditorium

Judy Moody and little brother Stink are on a mission to have the best summer ever!

Ages 6 and up. Rated PG. 91 minutes.

What Are Books? Lets Discuss A Cool One; Herbert’s Wormhole by Peter Nelson at Ferguson Library Main Branch, Grades 3-5, Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. FREE

Malerie — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:55:59 +0000

Kid’s Book Discussion

Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m.

Ferguson Library Main Branch

Herbert’s Wormhole by Peter Nelson
Alex and his geeky neighbor Herbert fall through a wormhole 100 years into the future.
A 2012 Nutmeg Nominee. Grades 3 to 5. Call 203 351-8242 to register.

Main Library Lower Level Program Room

Source Code – Second Saturday Cinema At Ferguson Library Main Branch, Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m., FREE

Malerie — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:30:45 +0000

Second Saturday Cinema

Source Code

Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m.

Ferguson Library Main Branch

A decorated soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown man discovers he’s part of a mission to find a commuter train bomber. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan and Vera Farmiga. Directed by Duncan Jones. Rated PG-13. 94 minutes.

SEPTEMBER COMPUTER CLASSES (Basic, Excel, Spanish, Facebook) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY

Malerie — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:18:28 +0000

The Ferguson Library offers regular computer and Internet training at the Main Library and branches. The September schedule follows. Generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.

Main Library Third Floor Computer Lab

Call 203 351-8221 to register.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Thursday, September 8 at 11:30 a.m.

Learn English – Computer Based Instruction

Saturdays, September 10 & 17 at 10 a.m.

Basic Computers

Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m.

Basic Internet

Thursday, September 15 at 11:30 a.m.

Microsoft Excel 2010

Thursday, September 15 at 2 p.m.

Facebook

Saturday, September 17 at 2 p.m.

Basic Computers

Thursday, September 22 at 11:30 a.m.

Microsoft Word 2010

Thursday, September 22 at 2 p.m.

Microsoft Word 2010 in Spanish

Thursday, September 29 at 2 p.m.

Looking for a Job? The Ferguson Library Can Help; SIGN UP FOR A MOCK INTERVIEW WORKSHOP Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium And Take Advantage Of Other Job Search Services – FREE

Malerie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:09:07 +0000

FERGUSON LIBRARY OFFERS MOCK INTERVIEW WORKSHOP

And Other Job Search Services

Brush up on your interviewing skills. The Ferguson Library will hold a mock interview workshop Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium. Learn the most common mistakes people make during a job interview, then practice your interviewing skills one-on-one with a professional. Registration required. Call 203 351-8227.

The Ferguson offers a variety of job search services. We have books and online resources that can help you retool your resume, write a compelling cover letter, or brush up on your interviewing skills. Our new Job Now database, available through the Research Database page of our website, under Careers and Education, http://www.fergusonlibrary.org/researchdatabases#careers, provides live job coaching, resume assistance and more.

You can also reserve an hour of time with a librarian through our Book-a-Librarian service for job-related or other research needs. Call 351-8221 or 8222 to reserve or for more information.

Are You a Teen Who’s Nuts About Glee? Come to Glee Karaoke @ Ferguson Library Main Branch, Wednesday, July 20 at 4 p.m., FREE

Malerie — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:06:03 +0000

Glee Karaoke

Wednesday, July 20 at 4 p.m.

Play Glee Karaoke on the Library’s Wii. Entering grades 6 to 12. Registration required. Call 203 351-8243.

Main Library Lower Level Program Room