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Computer Classes New Resources at the Library
Join us in a computer class Never miss a community event again!
to learn the basics. Class size
is limited and registration is Chippewa River District Library is
required. All classes are 1.5 excited to announce a great ser-
hours. New computer users vice that will allow you to easily
keep track of everything going on
are encouraged to take classes in our community!
in order.
Basic Computing Burbio.com is a FREE website
Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 2 p.m. and app that puts library, school,
Learn the basics of how to use a and other local events all in one
computer. Class is limited to 10 calendar. You can create a per-
attendees. sonalized event feed and even sync events to your Google or iPhone
calendars! You'll also receive important notifications when events
Basic Internet change or get cancelled.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 2 p.m.
Learn how to get online and Sign up at Burbio.com or download the free iPhone or Android App
explore the Internet. Class is and follow the calendars that interest you.
limited to 10 attendees.
Computer Security Access Reliable News Sources at the Library for Free
Thursday, Feb. 6 | 2 p.m.
Learn how to protect yourself and Chippewa River District Library now offers NewsBank, a news data-
your computer when online. Class base resource that provides archives of media publications including
is limited to 10 attendees. The Morning Sun.
Basic Word NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sourc-
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 2 p.m. es. Current research topics covering a wide array of topics and issues
Learn the basics of Microsoft such as, key global issues, and people about business, economics,
Word. Class is limited to 10 crime, politics, science, health, sports, the arts and more.
attendees.
NewsBank's Special Reports focus on topics of current interest. They
Basic Excel include content from sources throughout the world to provide a global
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 2 p.m. perspective, current and back-
Learn the basics of Microsoft ground information, statistics,
Excel. Class is limited to 10 maps, images, and websites. New
attendees. information is added daily to cur-
rent and featured reports.
Intermediate Excel
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 2 p.m. NewsBank can only be accessed
Learn more advanced uses of for free from within a CRDL
Microsoft Excel. Class is limited to branch.
10 attendees.
New Sensory Kit Available for use at Veterans Memorial
At the Chippewa River District Library, we strive to be a comfortable
and welcoming place for all. In an effort to support all of our patrons,
we will be housing a new Sensory Kit at the front help desk. This kit is
meant to help our patrons of all abilities have a more enjoyable time
in the library.
In this kit, we will have a weighted lap pad, a pair of noise-canceling
headphones in both adult and children's size, a fidget spinner, and
other various manipulatives. Available for use in the library only, no
card needed. Please return the kit when you’re finished or before you
leave!
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