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AMPL NEWS
Adult Programs
New! Paint Escape! At the Library
Public Library newsletter
Social artwork at its finest! Thursday, May
7th, 6:30-8:30 PM, $12 per person. Paint
Escape is a class/program designed to start
with a trendy canvas art pattern and all the supplies and
after a few hours of laughter and fun, everyone will
leave with a work of art that they created themselves.
There will be spring inspired eats and drinks provided. Local artist extraordinaire Lora Schaunaman will be
the instructor. Perfect for Mother’s Day or a special
date night. Registration is full but you can call the library to be put on a waitlist at 605-626-7097.
Cooking Club! This unique club will provide you with
the outlet to share this love with people who have the
exact same passion. The next club meeting will be
Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM. $8 registration fee
required by April 14th at the Public Library. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo the cooking club will be hosting
a fiesta! Tickets still available!!
BOOK CLUBS
Mondays ‘R Murder: for mystery lovers. Meets 2nd
Monday of every month during the lunch hour at the
library. 12:10-12:50pm. Bring your lunch.
Reading List:
05/11 Suspect by Robert Crais
06/08 Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
07/13 Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah
08/10 The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
AMPL Books: Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at
7pm at the Library.
Reading List:
05/13 Divergent by Veronica Roth
06/10 Inferno by Dan Brown
07/08 The Waiting by Cathy LaGrow
08/12 The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Young At Heart Reading Circle: book club for 50+.
Meets 4th Tuesday at 10am at Senior Center.
Reading List:
05/26 I’ll Be Seeing You by Suzanne Hayes
06/23 Glitter & Glue by Kelly Corrigan
07/28 Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple
08/25 The Last Bride by Beverly Lewis
May 2015
Free Technology Classes
Registration required unless noted.
Windows 8.1 Date: Monday, May 4th Time: 1-3pm
New to Windows 8? In this interactive demonstration, participants will tour
the Start screen and experiment with touch gestures, live tiles, and charms.
Then, the instructor will answer any questions. Bring your Windows 8 laptop. If you’re considering getting a Windows 8 machine, you’re welcome to
come and watch. Registration is required.
Prezi Presentations Date: Tuesday, May 5th Time: 7-8pm
Tired of Powerpoint slideshows? Looking to wow people with your presentations? Learn how to make great presentations with the FREE web-based
program, Prezi. Participants must already have an e-mail address to sign up
for a Prezi account. Registration is required.
Android vs iOS Date: Wednesday, May 6th Time: 1-2:30pm
In this informational session, learn the differences between
iPhone/iPad vs. Android phone/tablets. No registration required.
Digital Photos Date: Tuesday, May 12th Time: 1-3pm
Learn how to move pictures from your digital camera to your computer or
flash drive. Participants will also learn how to upload these photos to Facebook and websites to get them printed. Required to bring: your camera with
photos on it, extra batteries and camera cord. Optional to bring: laptop or
flash drive. Registration is required.
E-mail: Address Book Date: Thursday, May 14th Time: 1-2:30pm
Learn how to add new contacts & create groups in your e-mail.
Participants must already have an e-mail address.
Photo Editing with Picasa
Date: Monday, May 18th Time: 1-3pm
Learn how to use Picasa to edit digital photos. Participants will need to have
a basic understanding of how to use a computer. Bring your own laptop or
use one of the library’s.
Excel: Layouts Date: Tuesday, May 19th Time: 7-8:30pm
Learn how to set up & save a new spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel.
E-mail: Attachments Date: Wednesday, May 20th Time: 1-2:30pm
Learn how to send and receive attachments (such as photos & documents) in
your e-mail. Registration required. Participants must already have an e-mail
address.
Microsoft Word: Mail Merge Date: Tuesday, May 26th Time: 1-3pm
Learn how to use the Mail Merge function in Microsoft Word to easily create mailing labels, envelopes, form letters and more. Students must have
attended Microsoft Word: The Basics or have equivalent skills to attend this
class.
Internet Basics: Web Browsers Date: Thursday, May 28th Time: 1-2:30pm
Learn about Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox & Google Chrome. This
class will cover what web browsers are, how to use them, and how to customize them to fit your needs.
Alexander Mitchell Public Library, 519 S. Kline St, Aberdeen, SD 57401, library@aberdeen.sd.us, 605-626-7097, www.aberdeen.sd.us/library
SUMMER AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUPER FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Summer Reading Club For The Entire Family June 1st -July 31st
Get your Library Summer Reading Club Card punched and get a prize! Everyone receives an official Library Reading Club Card at the Public
Library. Each time you read a book your card gets a punch/sticker. There are different punch cards for each age group; children,
teens & adults. When the card is full, you can pick out a prize such as a book, book bag, gift card etc. Win prizes for reading your
favorites. Audio and ebooks do count. No registration and no fee.
Childrens Programs Summer 2015 - No Registration Required Starting June 1st and ending July 31st
Every Hero Has a Story – Family Storytime
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am
All ages welcome
Stories, songs, activities and crafts
Stories in the Park – Family Storytime Alternating Wednesdays and Mondays in June at 10:30 am All ages welcome Stories, songs & games
June 3rd – Anderson Park, June 8th – Frontier Park June 17th – Manor Park June 22nd - Melgaard Park
Jim Gill Concert: Gill’s performance is a joyful musical experience for children, parents, and grandparents. Wednesday July 22 nd at 2pm
Bam! Pow! Read!: Wednesdays from 1:30 – 2:30 pm Parents are not expected to attend. Grades K-2 & Graces 3-5
Superheroes to the Rescue: If you’re going to be a superhero, you have to dress the part. Create your very own superhero costume to
take home. Grades K-2: June 3rd Grades 3-5: July 8th
Superhero Training Camp: Practice your superhero skills with games and projects. Flying lessons, protecting against evil, and undercover
skills will be featured.
Grades K-2: June 10th
Grades 3-5: July 15th
Spectacular Sidekicks: We will celebrate sidekicks, the often-overlooked heroes, with activities featuring superhero/sidekick duos.
Grades K-2: June 17th Grades 3-5: July 22nd (short program because of Jim Gill concert)
Community Heroes: Everyday people are heroes, too! Firefighters, police officers, soldiers, and even teachers are heroes who all live in
our community. Learn more about community heroes through activities and projects. Grades K-2: June 24th Grades 3-5: July 29th
Teen Programs Summer 2015 No registration required Grades 6-9 Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 pm (unless noted)
June 4th – Girls Day June 11th – Guys Day June 18th – Mark Kart 8 Tournament *1:30 - 3:30 pm (note longer time)
June 25th – #selfiechallenge July 9th – Twisted Games
July 16th – Minecraft Tournament *1:30 – 3:30 pm (note longer time, laptops may be reserved prior to tournament on a first come, first served
basis)
July 23rd – Cooking Competition *1:30 – 3:30 pm July 30th – Make It & Take It
Free Technology Classes Registration Required unless noted otherwise.
Learning Express Library: Explore this educational tool for all ages- elementary school through senior citizens. This free library
resource has courses, practice tests & eBooks. Registration is required. Date: Tuesday, June 2 nd Time: 1-2:30pm
Job Search Basics: Look at some common job seeking websites and learn how to search and apply for jobs online. Date: Tuesday, June 9 th
Time: 1-2:30pm
eBay: The Basics: Learn the basics of how to use the online auction site, eBay. Participants must have an e-mail address.
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 1-3pm
Google Drive 101: With Google Drive, you can save your documents online so you can access them from any computer with internet access, no
disk or drive required! Must have email address to attend this class. Date: Monday, June 15 th Time: 1-2:30pm
Marketing with Social Media: Social media is a powerful tool for getting the word out, whether you're selling a product, promoting an event or
raising awareness about something. This class will teach you to tap into the power of Facebook and other social media to get your message
across. Date: Tuesday, June 23rd Time: 1-2pm
Mango Languages: Explore how to use this free language learning resource. Date: Thursday, June 25 th
Time: 1-2:30pm
Google Calendar 101: Learn how to use Google’s online calendar for effective time management, sharing event information, invites, notifications and more. Must have email address to attend this class. Date: Monday, July 6 th Time: 1-2:30pm
Ancestry Library: Discover your family history using the library’s Ancestry database. This class will be more of a presentation than a
workshop. Date: Tuesday, July 7th
Time: 1-2:30pm
Facebook Q & A: Have questions? We have answers! Date: Monday, July 13th Time: 1-2:30pm
**For the
complete list of technology classes visit www.aberdeen.sd.us/library or the June newsletter.**
Alexander Mitchell Public Library, 519 S. Kline St, Aberdeen, SD 57401, library@aberdeen.sd.us, 605-626-7097, www.aberdeen.sd.us/library