News and Notes December 2018

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1 News and Notes December 2018 Friends, I am writing this column very close to Thanksgiving Day, which of course turns my mind to things of which we re thankful for at MPL! In no particular order, today I appreciate: Staff members and managers so full of ideas (all good) that Fiscal Officer Amie and I still need to triage and trim tens of thousands of dollars from all their budget requests for next year. But expected revenue will allow us to say yes to much that has been delayed, including a new phone system and the replacement of the training laptops and Belloni Branch computers. This beautiful building, a gift that we maintain for the community all year long, but especially delightful right now as the Children s Department gears up for the annual Winter Wonderland. The support we enjoy from all three of our communities. I had the chance to see that first-hand during the Christmas in the Village when hundreds of children and parents visited our Askren Branch. The end of two roofing projects before the snow flies, and the last of the HVAC units working again, right in time. Next up a leaky boiler. BOOKS, of course! Right now I highly recommend Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate for anyone who loved Nightingale or Orphan Train. I m looking forward to an evening at home tonight, and awaiting me is this compelling story about a poor family fighting to stay together while children are routinely adopted out to wealthy families. My sister LOVED it, so there you have it! A full healthy (or getting there) staff, and that a fender bender yesterday did not seriously hurt the Bookmobile or anyone else. (We were not at fault!) People who take time to say Thank You to library staff, such as the recent phone call to the Outreach Department, thanking them for picking out and delivering books, and calling staff members a blessing. We feel the same about all of YOU, and hope you are counting your own blessings! Sherie Brown, Director The Main Library, Bookmobile, and Askren Branch will be closed on December 23, 24, and 25. The Main Library, Bookmobile, and Askren Branch will be closing at 1pm on New Year s Eve and closed on New Year s Day. The Belloni Branch will be closed December 24 through January 1. Hoopla and OverDrive will still be available to download books, movies, and more!

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3 MAIN ADULT Tue., December 4 6:00pm 2nd Floor Mtg. Rm. Historical Fiction Book Club On Tuesday, December 4th at 6:00pm, the Massillon Public Library invites readers to attend its Historical Fiction Book Club to discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Wed., January 2 1:00pm Auditorium Using Newspaper Databases for Genealogical Research Learn how to use online databases, including Newspaper.com and Newspaper Archive, to enhance your local history and genealogy research. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. For more information, call , ext Baffled by the bus? Learn how to travel via SARTA from a SARTA representative. A valid photo ID is required to receive a bus pass at the end of the training session. Registration is required. Call SARTA at SARTA TRAVEL TRAINING WED., DEC. 11:00AM MPL AUDITORIUM 3

4 DECEMBER ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES Adults of all ages are welcome! Call the Massillon Public Library at , ext. 327 to register. Tuesday, December 4 Microsoft Word 2007 Basics 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium An introduction to Microsoft Word, a word-processing computer application. You will learn how to create and edit documents using basic formatting tools. Write your job resume in Word. You will receive hands-on practice using basic text and page formatting skills such as adjusting font size, style, and page justification. You will practice the Cut/Copy/Paste process in working with a document. Prerequisites: Experience using a computer mouse, keyboard, and the Windows operating system. The program is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Wednesday, December 5 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Basics 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium Learn the basics of creating a slide show presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating a presentation from scratch; adding text, photos, and graphics to a slide; moving, adding, and deleting slides. In addition, design tips for creating an informative user experience will be discussed. Prerequisites: Experience using a computer mouse, keyboard, and the Windows operating system. Registration is required as seating is limited. Monday, December 10 Windows 10 Introduction 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium This program is for the computer user who would like to learn about Microsoft's Windows 10 Operating System. This is an introductory class demonstrating some of the features, locations, and naming conventions of various Windows 10 components. To get the most out of this class, familiarity with computers is necessary. Registration is required as seating is limited. Tuesday, December 11 Using Windows 10 File Explorer 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium Learn how to manage files, folders, and computer objects using Windows 10 File Explorer. The discussion will include working with a USB flash drive and other storage devices. In addition, you will receive hands-on training working with Quick Access. Prerequisites: Experience using a computer and accessing the Internet. The program is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Wednesday, December 12 Using Windows 10 OneDrive w/ Cloud Storage 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium Learn how to manage online files and folders using Microsoft's Internet-based file-hosting service known as OneDrive. The class will focus on integrating Microsoft OneDrive Personal Edition with Windows 10 File Explorer. Topics will include online file sharing and using synchronization for basic online file backup. In addition, using Microsoft Office Online personal edition will be demonstrated. To access OneDrive, a participant will need a personal address to sign up for a Microsoft account. This is not required if attendees only want to watch the presentation. Prerequisites: Experience using a computer and accessing the Internet. The program is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Monday, December 17 Microsoft Excel 2007 Introduction 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium This class is for the computer user who would like to learn about Microsoft's spreadsheet application. This is an introductory class demonstrating Excel's layout and working with formulas. The basics learned in this class can be used in all the versions of Excel. To get the most out of this class, the attendee should be familiar with using a computer and mouse. This class is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. 4

5 MAIN TEEN Sat., December 1 MAIN CHILDREN S (Grades 7-12) 3:30pm 2nd Fl. Mtg. Rm. Junior Friends of the Library Meeting Membership is open to all students in Grades 7 through 12. Call , ext. 321 to find out more and how to join! Fri., December 7 3:00pm Auditorium Teen Anime Night: Yuri On Ice No registration required. Questions? Call , ext Wed., December 19 4:00-6:00pm Auditorium DIY Comic Book Pencil Tin No registration required. Call , ext. 321 for more information. Sat., December 29 2:00pm Auditorium Teen Movie Night: Uncle Drew (PG-13) No registration required. Free snacks! Call , ext. 321 for more information. 5

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7 MPL ASKREN BRANCH MPL BELLONI BRANCH Sat., December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 11:00am Story Time! No registration. Call for info. Tue., December 18 9:00am Askren Book Club We will be discussing the book Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. Call for more information. Cookie Exchange! If you wish to participate, please bring 2 dozen cookies to share! 7

8 THE MASSILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE and OUTREACH SERVICES DEPT. The Outreach Services Department provides trade baskets filled with items that DO NOT need to be checked out or returned to the library to many local businesses, agencies, and children in Massillon. These clean, gently used items include paperback Adult and Young Adult books, Children s books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, as well as magazines that are not older than 6 months (except for craft magazines which can be older than 6 months). Visit the Bookmobile, any MPL location, or our website at for a current Bookmobile Schedule. If you have any questions regarding Outreach and Homebound Services or our Trade Program, please call , Ext If you would like to donate items to the Trade Book Program, please contact Vicki in the Outreach Services Department at , ext Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, December 20 12:00 Noon Kozmo s Grille The public is always welcome to attend! Do you want to receive this newsletter in your Inbox? Visit to subscribe! Massillon Public Library M/T/W 10am-8pm 208 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH Bookmobile: , Ext. 329 Th F/Sat Sun (Jun-Aug) Sun (Sep-May) 10am-6pm 10am-5pm CLOSED 1pm-5pm Massillon Public Library Barry Askren Memorial Branch 1200 Market Street NE Navarre, OH M/W T Th/F Sat Sun 10am-6pm 10am-4pm 9am-4pm 10am-2pm CLOSED Massillon Public Library Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Navarre Road SW Navarre, OH M/W/Th/F T Sat/Sun 8 9am-3:30pm 9am-7pm CLOSED