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Tuesday, February 07, 2012 |
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1:00 PM
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM |
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| BEGINNING GENEALOGY |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 269-343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Adam Oster from the Kent District Library System is back with a two-hour
presentation with tips on how to get started researching your family history. The
class will include a discussion on how to search for information using vital
records, state and federal census, and immigration records. It will also cover
strategies for using online genealogy resources. Don't miss this chance to start your search or gather tips on continuing
your family tree! Free workshop, but registration is required. Call
343-7747 or click here to register.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012 |
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10:15 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012 |
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10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| TODDLER TALES |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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ages **2 & 3 year olds
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
Not designed for children older than 3 yr/6 mo.
Rhymes and songs, a story and lots of fun!
Registration is helpful but not required.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 |
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1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 |
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10:15 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012 |
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10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| TODDLER TALES |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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ages **2 & 3 year olds
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
Not designed for children older than 3 yr/6 mo.
Rhymes and songs, a story and lots of fun!
Registration is helpful but not required.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 |
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1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 |
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10:15 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012 |
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10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| TODDLER TALES |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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ages **2 & 3 year olds
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
Not designed for children older than 3 yr/6 mo.
Rhymes and songs, a story and lots of fun!
Registration is helpful but not required.
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Monday, February 27, 2012 |
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12:00 PM
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| Red Cross Blood Drive |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
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| Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can
only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice
to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a
blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of
every 100 people in America donate blood.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012 |
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1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 |
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10:15 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| PRESCHOOL PALS STORYTIME |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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for ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and many other activities especially designed for preschoolers.
Registration helpful but not required.
Click here to register online or call 343-7747.
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6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM |
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| LATCH HOOK RUG WORKSHOP |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 269-343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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SORRY -- WORKSHOP FULL.
Library patron Caroline Dunlap created
a rug pattern from a great painting. She will lead you through the
steps from enlarging and transferring the pattern to rug canvas to
latching the yarn. You will learn how to transfer any design to a
canvas grid. You will practice on a piece of canvas with latch hook
and yarn supplies which you can take home to finish. Room for 10
participants. Suitable for ages 9 & up. Adults must accompany
kids. Call 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Thursday, March 01, 2012 |
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10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM |
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| TODDLER TALES |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
Barb Bussema 269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org |
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ages **2 & 3 year olds
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
Not designed for children older than 3 yr/6 mo.
Rhymes and songs, a story and lots of fun!
Registration is helpful but not required.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 |
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6:30 PM
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| LOST & FOUND: SHIPWRECKS OF THE GREAT LAKES |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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"Of the estimated 2,000 to 3,000 ships gone missing on Lake Michigan,
dozens of shipwrecks lie scattered off the shores of Western Michigan,
recalling the roots of these lakeshore communities that developed
largely because of their proximity to the water-based transportation
system."
Award winning author and inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame,
Valerie van Heest is a veteran shipwreck explorer who combines her
passion for documenting historic shipwrecks with her creative and
interpretive abilities to preserve and promote Great Lakes maritime
history.
Valerie shares the stories in ways that excite, educate and inspire.
She believes that through entertainment, she has the power to
educate. Free program. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 |
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6:00 PM
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| HOMEMADE GIFT BAGS |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Barb Stewart is back with a simple paper gift bag craft. She will
supply all the materials for this program. Learn how to make your own
instead of paying expensive retail prices! Free program. Registration
limited to 12 participants, ages 16 & up. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
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6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM |
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| WATERCOLOR CARDS |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Barb Stewart will share watercolor techniques to create cards using
saran wrap, rock salt, and other methods. Free program. Registration
limited to 12 participants, ages 16 & up. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
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6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM |
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| LIFE STORY IN POETRY WORKSHOP |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Let Your Creative Animal out of the Cage! Everyone
has something important to tell about his/her life, and bringing order
to your life experiences by writing about them can be very satisfying.
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this workshop Caroline Dunlap Ph.D. will discuss the value of writing from personal
experience, how to construct a narrative poem, and what a poem should
do. We will engage in some creative activities that help unlock the
perfect idea for a poem. The
instructor will share some poems she has written as well as tips for
revision that may help you to make your own poems stronger. At the end,
those who wish to may read their poems aloud to the group.
No fee but registration is required. Suitable for ages 18 & up. Call 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Tuesday, May 08, 2012 |
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6:30 PM
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| GARDEN PESTS |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Please welcome MSU Master Gardener Tammy March-Vispi on how to identify
most common pests and problems attacking your veggies and what to do or
not do about it! She will discuss the most common insect pests and
several common plant diseases that damage and kill our crazy cukes and
terrific tomatoes, and will offer some preventive measures you can take
to help them thrive. She will also address what weapons to fire up if
you find you are under attack! Bring your questions and curiosity and
explore the possibilities of successful vegetable gardening! Free
class. Registration required at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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6:00 PM
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| EARRINGS WORKSHOP |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Sorry -- workshop is full.
Barb Stewart is back with everything you always wanted to know about making your own earrings!
Free program. Registration limited to 12 participants, ages 16 & up. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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11:00 AM
- 5:00 PM |
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| Red Cross Blood Drive |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
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| Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can
only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice
to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a
blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of
every 100 people in America donate blood.
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Closed for Memorial Weekend |
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The library will be closed May 25-28 for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM |
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| Closed for Memorial Weekend |
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The library will be closed May 25-28 for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
- 8:00 PM |
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| Closed for Memorial Weekend |
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The library will be closed May 25-28 for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Wednesday, June 06, 2012 |
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6:30 PM
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| DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
wendy@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Rob Heasley started taking pictures on film
in 1960, and has never stopped. He has
processed film, printed in the lab, and used large format cameras. An early adopter of digital photography, he
has explored the medium for many years.
Heasley is not a professional, but is very interested in the art
of
recording light.
In two 1-hour sessions, he will cover how digital cameras work, how
cameras ID your photos, along with kinds of storage media (memory chips,
Sony Memory Stick), and then finish with how to organize, edit, and
store your photos using Picasa, an image organizer and image viewer for
organizing and editing digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing
website.
You must be familiar with keyboard & mouse, and basic Windows
functionality: saving files, creating folders and other skills related to
file manipulation.
It is recommended that you take both classes, June 6 & 13.
Room for 8 registrants only. Sessions conducted on laptops in the Community Room. Cost is $5.00 per session, with a 1 gig flash drive included. Register at the Library Information Desk. Payment required at time of registration. Sorry, no waiting list. Call 343-7747 for more information.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 |
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6:30 PM
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| DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP -- PART II |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
wendy@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Rob Heasley started taking pictures on film
in 1960, and has never stopped. He has
processed film, printed in the lab, and used large format cameras. An early adopter of digital photography, he
has explored the medium for many years.
Heasley is not a professional, but is very interested in the art
of
recording light.
In two 1-hour sessions, he will cover how digital cameras work, how
cameras ID your photos, along with kinds of storage media (memory chips,
Sony Memory Stick), and then finish with how to organize, edit, and
store your photos using Picasa, an image organizer and image viewer for
organizing and editing digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing
website.
You must be familiar with keyboard & mouse, and basic Windows
functionality: saving files, creating folders and other skills related to
file manipulation.
It is recommended that you take both classes, June 6 & 13.
Room for 8 registrants only. Sessions conducted on laptops in the Community Room. Cost is $5.00 per session, with a 1 gig flash drive included.
Register at the Library Information Desk. Payment required at time of
registration. Sorry, no waiting list. Call 343-7747 for more
information.
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Wednesday, July 04, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Closed for Independence Day |
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The library will be closed all day for the Independence Day holiday.
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Monday, July 23, 2012 |
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12:00 PM
- 5:45 PM |
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| Red Cross Blood Drive |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
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| Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can
only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice
to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a
blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of
every 100 people in America donate blood.
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Friday, August 31, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM |
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| Closed for Labor Day weekend |
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Lower level |
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The library will be closed August 31 - September 3 for the Labor Day weekend.
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Saturday, September 01, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Closed for Labor Day weekend |
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Lower level |
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The library will be closed August 31 - September 3 for the Labor Day weekend.
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Monday, September 03, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Closed for Labor Day weekend |
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Lower level |
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The library will be closed August 31 - September 3 for the Labor Day weekend.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 |
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11:00 AM
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| Red Cross Blood Drive |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
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| Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can
only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice
to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a
blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of
every 100 people in America donate blood.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 |
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6:30 PM
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| AUTUMN BOUQUET |
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| Event Location: |
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
Wendy Erickson 343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org |
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Jean Harden will be here to show us how
to create an autumn bouquet from fallen maple leaves. We have room for
20 registrants, ages 16 & up. Free workshop, but you must register
at 343-7747 or click here to register.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 |
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5:00 PM
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| Library closes at 5:00 pm |
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The library will close at 5:00 pm today.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Library closed for Thanksgiving |
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The library will be closed November 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Friday, November 23, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Library closed for Thanksgiving |
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The library will be closed November 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012 |
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12:00 PM
- 5:45 PM |
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| Red Cross Blood Drive |
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| Event Location: |
Lower level |
| Contact: |
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| Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can
only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice
to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a
blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of
every 100 people in America donate blood.
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Monday, December 24, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
- 8:00 PM |
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| Library closed for Christmas |
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The library will be closed December 24 - 26 for the Christmas holiday.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Library closed for Christmas |
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The library will be closed December 24 - 26 for the Christmas holiday.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |
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10:00 AM
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| Library closed for Christmas |
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The library will be closed December 24 - 26 for the Christmas holiday.
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Monday, December 31, 2012 |
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2:00 PM
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| Library closes at 2:00 pm |
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The library will close at 2:00 pm for New Year's Eve.
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