(located in the Daniel Boone Branch Library)300 Clarkson RoadEllisville, MO 63025636-227-9630
Saturday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.Story TimeDiscover how the Big Bad Wolf became good. Then learn why Korean children who don't listen to their mothers are called green frogs. Finally, share the adventures of Hop the Frog as he tries to find a quiet place to take a nap. Make a frog or duck family picture.Registration required. For ages 3-8.
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.Dining like ChineseIn this class, you will learn Chinese etiquette and the basic Chinese language you need to use in a Chinese restaurant, including greeting, ordering food, complimenting food and paying the bill. Practice what you learn by role playing and situational dialogue.Registration required. For adults.
Friday, July 21, 2:00 p.m.Introduction to Your PC and the Windows EnvironmentStudents will learn some of the basics of using the Windows operating system. Prerequisite: Mouse Skills Class or similar experience.Registration required. For adults.
Saturday, July 22, 2:00 p.m.Word Processing Fundamentals (Session 1 of 3)This three-part course includes introduction to the basics of text entry, text editing, and saving documents. The class will practice formatting word documents and customizing documents with tables, borders, wordart and clipart. Students will generate bulleted and numbered lists and discover helpful editing tools.Registration required. For adults.
Monday, July 24, 10:00 a.m.Introduction to the InternetThis class will be conducted in both English and Chinese languages. You will learn the basic skills and features of the Internet, explore interesting English and Chinese websites, and learn how to search the Internet using Google and Yahoo search engines.Registration required. For adults.
Monday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.Word Processing Fundamentals (Session 2 of 3)This three-part course includes introduction to the basics of text entry, text editing, and saving documents. The class will practice formatting word documents and customizing documents with tables, borders, wordart and clipart. Students will generate bulleted and numbered lists and discover helpful editing tools.Registration required. For adults.
Tuesday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.Word Processing Fundamentals (Session 3 of 3)This three-part course includes introduction to the basics of text entry, text editing, and saving documents. The class will practice formatting word documents and customizing documents with tables, borders, wordart and clipart. Students will generate bulleted and numbered lists and discover helpful editing tools.Registration required. For adults.
Tuesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.Consumer Information on the WebThis class provides an overview of consumer information sites on the Web. Learn how to find information on real estate, credit, automobiles, product evaluations, consumer protection, and many more.Registration required. For adults.
Wed, July 26, 1:30 p.m.Travelog: JapanView our Virtual Travelogs here! This is where you can see first hand all the fun that goes on during a tour to one of the countries in Asia from someone who has actually been on one. Our feature for the month of June is Vietnam! Warning: Viewing these travelogs may give you the urge to go on vacation!Registration required. For adults.
Wednesday, July 26, 2:00 p.m.Library Online CatalogStudents will learn how to use the St. Louis County Library's Online Catalog to look up books, periodicals, videos, and other library materials. Learn to search by subject, title or author, renew items, request items, and check your library record.Registration required. For adults.
Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.Qikan Chinese Periodical DatabaseYou can read hundreds of quality Chinese language popular magazines and scholarly journals through the Qikan database. The class will teach you how to browse and search this database effectively.Registration required. For adults.
Friday, July 28, 2:00 p.m.Let's Chat: Book DiscussionNovelist John Dalton, from Manchester, Missouri, takes the reader from Illinois to Taiwan to China in "Heaven Lake." Follow Vincent Saunders, a naive young missionary, as he travels to Taiwan to convert the Asian peasants but experiences a personal epiphany instead.For adults. Registration required.
Monday, July 31, 7:00 p.m.Candy ClockWe will make a fun candy clock with nerf candies. You can actually practice setting the time on it! Registration required. This project is colorful, and the clock is actually made of candies. The candy clock is only for decorative purposes only and cannot be eaten.For ages 8-12. |
