| Upcoming Schedule - All Locations |
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| Birmingham Branch |
One-on-One Basic E-Mail January 2 - May 31, 9 - noon p.m.
Schedule a half-hour appointment with a librarian to learn how to set up and use a free e-mail account.
Registration is required 419-259-5210
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| Heatherdowns Branch |
Internet 101 (Sa) January 5 - May 31, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
This is a "hands-on" introduction to the Internet. Participants will browse various pre-selected Web sites and have the opportunity to search other topics using a search engine. Participants must have the ability to type and have experience using the mouse, or have taken MOUSE MANEUVERS. Classes are once a month on selected Saturdays, please call for date and time.
Registration is required 419-259-5307
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| Holland Branch |
Hands- On Internet 101 (Sa) June 7, 9:15 a.m.
In this hands-on introduction to the Internet, participants will learn basic Internet terminology, browse various pre-selected Web sites, and search using a search engine. Ability to use a mouse is required. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required and begins 5/24/2008. Limited to 6. 419-259-5240
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Infant Massage (Sa) June 7, 10 a.m.
Margie Smith, a hospital nurse, will teach the nurturing touch of infant massage. Soothing massage nurtures a baby's physical and mental growth and promotes better sleep. This class is for babies 3 weeks old to pre-crawlers. Parents are asked to bring a blanket and a pillow for your baby.
Registration is required and begins 5/27/2008. 419-259-5240
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Are Garden Pests Bugging You? (Th) June 12, 7 p.m.
Both beginning gardeners and gardening pros are bound to enjoy an evening of gardening discussion with Theresa Hoen of Hoen's Greenhouse and Garden Center. Theresa will put her years of gardening and greenhouse experience to work by providing tips, advice and live demonstrations. Topics include dealing with garden pests, keeping your plants fresh and lush, trimming and pruning, Q & A's and much more. Register in advance to be entered in the door prize drawing.
Registration is required and begins 6/2/2008. 419-259-5240
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Hands-On Internet 101 (Sa) June 21, 9:15 a.m.
In this hands-on introduction to the Internet, participants will learn basic Internet terminology, browse various pre-selected Web sites, and search using a search engine. Ability to use a mouse is required. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required and begins 6/2/2008. Limited to 6. 419-259-5240
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Just a few clicks away: Downloadable Media! (Th) July 10, 7 p.m.
Traci Montri, manager of TLCPL's Audio Visual department will join us to share information about the Library's growing collection of downloadable Media including eAudio, eBooks, and eVideo. Learn how you can take your favorite titles with you in convenient formats, with just a few clicks of a button!
Registration is required and begins 6/26/2008. 419-259-5240
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Hands-On Internet 101 (F) July 11, 9:15 a.m.
In this hands-on introduction to the Internet, participants will learn basic Internet terminology, browse various pre-selected Web sites, and search using a search engine. Ability to use a mouse is required. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required and begins 6/27/2008. Limited to 6. 419-259-5240
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Hands-On Internet 101 (F) July 25, 9:15 a.m.
In this hands-on introduction to the Internet. Participants will learn basic Internet terminology, browse various pre-selected Web sites, and search using a search engine. Ability to use a mouse is required. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required and begins 7/11/2008. Limited to 6. 419-259-5240
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Senior Information Expo (Sa) August 2, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Stop in to talk with experts offering services to older adults. Whether for yourself or someone you love, learn what you need to know to find the help you need. There will be information on finding the best senior day care facility, activities for maintaining good health, consumer advice, and even funeral pre-planning. Light refreshments will be served.
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Age Happens - 2 - Long term planning (Sa) August 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Planning ahead for retirement, long-term care, trusts, wills, and Medicare/Medicaid and other issues on aging can be a daunting task. This workshop will address these topics to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Registration is required and begins 7/21/2008. 419-259-5240
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Hands-On Internet (F) August 22, 9:15 a.m.
In this hands-on introduction to the Internet, participants will learn basic Internet terminology, browse various pre-selected Web sites, and search using a search engine. Ability to use a mouse is required. Class is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required and begins 8/8/2008. Limited to 6. 419-259-5240
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| Lagrange Branch |
Favorite Neighborhood Picnic Dishes June 23 - June 28, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by and share your favorite picnic recipe with your Lagrange neighbors by filling out a recipe card.
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Favorite Neighborhood Dessert Dishes July 21 - July 26, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by and share your favorite dessert recipe with your Lagrange neighbors by filling out a recipe card.
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Favorite Neighborhood Ethnic Dishes August 18 - August 23, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by and share your favorite ethnic recipe with your Lagrange neighbors by filling out a recipe card.
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| Locke Branch |
One-on-One Basic Internet Training January 7 - May 30, 9 - 11 a.m.
Make an appointment for a one-on-one session with a librarian to go over basic Internet use. Participants will browse various Web sites and have the opportunity to search topics using a search engine.
Registration is required 419-259-5310
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Basic Word Processing January 8 - May 30, 9 - 11 a.m.
Scedule a half-hour appointment to learn basic word processing. We'll show you how to format, print, and save your documents to a disk or flash drive. Prerequisites: know how to type and use a mouse.
Registration is required 419-259-5310
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One-on-One Basic E-mail January 8 - May 30, 9 - 11 a.m.
Schedule a half-hour appointment with a librarian to learn how to set up and use a free e-mail account.
Registration is required 419-259-5310
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Basic Word Processing / Wednesday mornings (W) May 7 - August 27, 9 - 11 a.m.
Schedule a half-hour appointment to learn basic word processing. We'll show you how to format, print, and save your documents to a disk or flash drive. Pre-requisites: know how to type and use a mouse. Registration required 419.259.5310
Registration is required 419-259-5310
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One-on-One Basic e-Mail / Wednesday mornings (W) May 7 - August 27, 9 - 11 a.m.
Schedule a half-hour appointment with a librarian to learn how to set up and use a free e-mail account. Registration is required 419.259.5310.
Registration is required 419-259-5310
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One-on-One Basic Internet Training / Wednesday mornings (W) May 7 - August 27, 9 - 11 a.m.
Make an appointment for a one-on-one session with a librarian to go over basic Internet use. Participants will browse various Web sites and have the opportunity to search topics using a search engine. Registration is required 419.259.5310.
Registration is required 419-259-5310
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| Main Library |
Beginning Genealogy: Resources in the Library and on the Internet (Sa) May 10 - May 10, 9:30 - noon p.m.
Have you ever wondered how to get started finding your ancestors? The staff of the Local History and Genealogy Department has some tips for you. This session will highlight the resources in the department and on the internet that will aid your research. McMaster Center
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Grantsmanship 101 (W) May 21, 6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Designed to help nonprofits and governmental agencies find grant money and write effective proposals to win grants. Linda Koss, Grants Specialist, will tell participants how to find public and private sources for funds. Mary Sobecki of the Needmor Foundation will discuss effective proposal writing techniques.
Registration is required 419-259-5209
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Ask a Patent Attorney (T) June 3, 7 - 8:45 p.m.
Local attorney, J. Douglas Miller of Fraser, Clemens, Martin & Miller, LLC, will be available to answer your questions about the patent, copyright, or trademark process.
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Yoga on the Roof (F) June 13, noon - 2 p.m.
Are you curious about yoga? Join us for this afternoon session of introductory yoga and find out if it is right for you. Class will take place on the roof, a perfect place to relax and enjoy the skyline view.
Registration is required Limited to 40. 419-259-5209
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Yoga on the Roof (T) July 8, 9 - 11 a.m.
Are you curious about yoga? Join us for this morning session of introductory yoga and find out if it is right for you. Class will take place on the roof, a perfect place to relax and enjoy the skyline view.
Registration is required Limited to 40. 419-259-5209
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The Ultimate Cheapskate (M) August 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Author and journalist, Jeff Yeager will share his offbeat blend of original humor and practical advice for living a better life with less.
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Yoga on the Roof (M) August 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
Are you curious about yoga? Join us for this evening session of introductory yoga and find out if it is right for you. Class will take place on the roof, a perfect place to relax and enjoy the skyline view.
Registration is required Limited to 40. 419-259-5209
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| Maumee Branch |
Claire's Day (Sa) May 17, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A community event featuring local and regional authors, illustrators, and storytellers sharing their talents with children and adults. Special guests include Wil Clay, Denise Brennan Nelson, Kelly DiPucchio, Helen Frost, Sara Holbrook, Jonathan Rand, Robbin Smith-van Frankenhuyzen, and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen. The Maumee Branch Library comes alive with workshops, hands-on activities, storytelling, food and entertainment. It is a free event in honor of a special girl who loved reading, drawing, and telling tales. Plan on spending an hour or the entire day. All outdoor activities will be in tented areas in case of inclement weather. For more information call 419.259.5360 or visit our Web site at www.clairesday.org.
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Music By The River (T) June 10, 7 p.m.
Bring a blanket or a chair and join us for an evening of music on our front lawn with the Maumee Community Band. Rain date the following Tuesday.
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Monday Night Disney Movie Madness (M) June 16, 6:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family for Wild West Night - join us for the "Apple Dumpling Gang". A roving bachelor inherits three young orphans and a wealth of problems. When the kids discover a gold nugget, they must fend off the greedy townspeople, so they join forces with bumbling outlaws to stage a robbery of the gold. We provide the popcorn and you provide the drinks. Rated G, 100 min.
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Music By The River (T) July 15, 7 p.m.
Bring a blanket or a chair and join us for an evening of music on our front lawn with the Maumee Community Band. Rain date the following Tuesday.
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The Ultimate Cheapskate (W) August 13, 7 p.m.
Author and journalist, Jeff Yeager will share his offbeat blend of original humor and practical advice for living a better life with less.
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Music By The River (T) August 26, 7 p.m.
Bring a blanket or a chair and join us for an evening of music on our front lawn with the Maumee Community Band. Rain date the following Tuesday.
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| Point Place Branch |
Point Place Writers' Group (Sa) May 10, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join us on the second Saturday of every month for coffee, creative writing exercises, and the chance to meet your fellow writing enthusiasts. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand, or if this will be your first attempt. See you there!
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Open Mic Writers' Cafe (Sa) May 10, 10:30 a.m. Ages All
Join the Point Place Writers' Group and the Northwest Ohio Writers' Forum as we team up to celebrate the NWOWF's 25th anniversary in writerly style. Our Open Mic Cafe will have free cafe refreshments for all, and open mic slots available for anyone wishing to share 3 poems or 5 minutes of prose. No registration required.
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Point Place Scavenger Hunt June 3 - June 26, 9 a.m. - p.m.
Pick up the entry form @ your Library for an all-ages Point and Shoreland area scavenger hunt. Completed entries due back by Saturday, June 26, to go into a raffle for many fantastic prizes. Show what you know about the best place, any place!
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Concert in the Park (T) June 10, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for some finger-popping Dixieland, brought to you by Chuck Taylor and the Dixie Squids. Bring a blanket, and bring the family, for a great time out on the lawn. Rain-out location: St. John The Baptist gymnasium.
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Point Place Writers' Group (Sa) June 14, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join us on the second Saturday of every month for coffee, creative writing exercises, and the chance to meet your fellow writing enthusiasts. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand, or if this will be your first attempt. See you there!
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Point Place Writers' Group (Sa) July 12, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us on the second Saturday of every month for coffee, creative writing exercises, and the company of fellow writing enthusiasts. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand or just looking into it. See you there!
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Point Place Writers' Group (Sa) September 13, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us on the second Saturday of every month for coffee, creative writing exercises, and the company of fellow writing enthusiasts. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand or just looking into it. See you there!
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Point Place Writers' Group (Sa) October 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us on the second Saturday of every month for coffee, creative writing exercises, and the company of fellow writing enthusiasts. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand or just looking into it. See you there!
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| Sanger Branch |
Watercolor Class (M) May 5 - May 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Interested in dabbling in painting? Join artist Debbie Marlowe in learning how to paint with watercolors. Classes are held on three consecutive Mondays. There is a one-time $23.50 supply fee for paint, paper, and brushes due at registration. Returning students need only pay $2.50 paper fee, paid in class. Checks only, made out to Debbie Marlowe. Classes fill FAST!
Registration is required and begins 4/5/2008. Limited to 10. 419-259-5295
Fee Required - $23.50
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Tai Chi (T) May 6 - May 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
With today's hectic lifestyles, in which it is difficult to take out time for exercise, Tai Chi is finding fans in all age groups, walks of life, and levels of athletic abilities. Join Jan Gilson for a hands-on introduction. Tai Chi reduces stress, keeps joints working smoothly, improves flexibility, and cleanses the body of negative energy. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. This class is held on three consecutive Tuesdays.
Registration is required and begins 4/6/2008. 419-259-5295
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Healthy & Convenient Cooking for 1 or 2 (Sa) May 10, 10 - noon p.m.
In our modern day, fast-paced society, preparing nutritious meals for 1 or 2 people has become quite a challenge. In this free seminar, learn how to cook healthy in small quanities while spending less. Let Chef Matt from West Park Place show you how. Let's get cookin'!
Registration is required and begins 4/10/2008. 419-259-5295
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Sanger Friends of the Library Book Sale (F) May 16 - May 18, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Book sale items include adult fiction and nonfiction, children's books, magazines, and AV materials. Saturday sale hours begin at 9 a.m. and Sunday is $3 bag day.
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Retirement Living: How to talk to your parents (Sa) May 17, 2 - 3 p.m.
This free seminar provides a method for assisting adult children or family in broaching the subject of a move to a retirement living community with their parents or loved ones. It also addresses the difference between the senior and adult child/loved one of what is important to each about the transition.
Registration is required and begins 4/17/2008. 419-259-5295
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Book-A-Librarian June 1 - August 30, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Would you like to learn how to use the library catalog, be more adept on the Internet, or discover library databases? Set up an appointment to learn something new!
Registration is required 419-259-5295
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Biz Tips @ the Library (T) June 3, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Learn how to effectively use Library databases and other Internet resources in business and demographic research.
Registration is required 419-259-5295
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Yoga for Everyone (M) June 16 - June 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us in exploring the physical and mental benefits of yoga with Yoga Mike. Everybody, no matter age or physical state, can learn and do yoga. Each session will build on the previous in this three-session class held on consecutive Mondays. Bring a yoga mat if you have one - we will be on the floor! Wear comfortable clothes and prepare to be barefoot.
Registration is required and begins 5/16/2008. 419-259-5295
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Watercolor Classes (M) July 7 - July 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Interested in dabbling in painting? Join artist Debbie Marlowe in learning how to paint with watercolors. Classes are held on three consecutive Mondays. There is a one-time $23.50 supply fee for paint, paper, and brushes due at registration. Returning students need only pay $2.50 paper fee, paid in class. Checks only, made out to Debbie Marlowe. Classes fill FAST!
Registration is required and begins 6/7/2008. Limited to 10. 419-259-5295
Fee Required - $
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Meditation Class (T) July 8, 3 - 4 p.m.
Learn how to calm your mind by learning meditation. It's about listening to your mind and channeling your breath and thoughts to calmness.
Registration is required and begins 6/8/2008. 419-259-5295
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Book Sale by the Sanger Branch Friends of the Library (F) July 25 - July 27, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Book sale items include adult fiction and nonfiction, children's books, magazines, and AV materials. Saturday sale hours begin at 9 a.m. and Sunday is $3 bag day.
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Kempo Martial Arts with Sensei Tom (Th) August 7, 7 - 8 p.m.
Kempo Martial Arts training is for adults, older teens and youth who want an edge in life. Physical improvement and mental sharpness help build confidence to meet life's challenges. Participants learn Kempo self-defense techniques including blocks, strikes, escapes and counters as well as awareness of surroundings and how to portray confidence and determination. With Kempo - Life is Good!
Registration is required and begins 7/7/2008. 419-259-5295
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Tai Chi (T) August 12 - August 26, 7 - 8 p.m.
With today's hectic lifestyles, it is difficult to take out time for exercise. Tai Chi is finding fans in all age groups, walks of life, and levels of athletic abilities. Join Jan Gilson for a hands-on introduction. Tai Chi reduces stress, keeps joints working smoothly, improves flexibility, and cleanses the body of negative energy. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. This class is held on three consecutive Tuesdays.
Registration is required and begins 7/12/2008. 419-259-5295
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Women Traveling Solo (Th) August 21, 7 - 8 p.m.
Are you a single, divorced, widowed or married woman and want to travel? Women Traveling Solo (WTS) is a workshop for women considering traveling alone. WTS provides tips and tools to ensure your solo travels enrich your life--safely. Presented by Toledo Area Council Hostelling International USA, www.hitoledo.org.
Registration is required and begins 7/21/2008. 419-259-5295
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| Toledo Heights Branch |
Book Sale August 4 - August 30, 9 a.m.
Purchase adult and children's fiction books at the Toledo Heights Friends of the Library Book Sale, anytime the Library is open.
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