Friday, May 27, 2011

2011 Summer Library Program News

Summer Reading Programs for all ages!

Children * One World, Many Stories * (813) 749-1179
June 1: Registration begins for the Summer Kick-off program (All ages)
June 13: Registration begins for the Summer Reading Program (Through Grade 5)
June 14: Summer Kick-off program with Marcey Walsh "Catch the Wave" (All ages) 2:00 pm, TECO Hall, registration required.

Teens* You are Here! * (813) 749-1179
June 11: Registration begins for a variety of teen programs (Grades 6-12)

Adults * Novel Destinations * (813) 749-1181
June 20: Reading Program for Adults (Ages 18 and up) begins -
no registration required.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

May 18-Drop-in Computer Help

If you would like to learn more about using computers - the library has a new Drop-in Computer Help program. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, our teen volunteers will be available between 3:00 and 5:00 pm for one-on-one help using the computer.

The program is free and is on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month. It's first come, first served and no registration necessary.

If you have any questions please contact the library by phone (813-749-1181), email information@oldsmarlibrary.org in person or by asking here on the library's blog.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Coming Soon! Summer Reading Programs for All Ages

2011 Summer Reading Programs begin in June!

Children's Program (Elementary ages) One World, Many Stories
Teen Program (Ages 11-18) You Are Here!
Adult Program (Ages 18 and up) Novel Destinations

Check back for more information.

Friday, May 6, 2011

May 10 Computer Class-Internet Basics

The library's next computer class with Mark Opyd will be this Tuesday, May 10 @ 2:00 pm in TECO Hall. Students will get a brief introduction to the Internet with particular attention to the World Wide Web. Class is lecture format with an opportunity to ask questions afterward. Free! No registration necessary.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Have an old cell phone and don't know what to do with it? We are now an official drop off point for Cell Phones for Soldiers!

Cell Phones for Soldiers collects used cell phones and sells them to ReCellular to be recycled. The money is used to purchase calling cards for soldiers stationed overseas.

Please visit their web site for more about this great program and for suggestions on how to erase your info from your phone before donating.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Need help with your computer?

Drop-In Computer Help, our new program, starts up this Wednesday, May 4th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This first come - first served program will be the first and third Wednesdays of every month; and if needed, we will make it every Wednesday. 
Our Teen volunteers will be on hand to help you with any problems you may have. Bring your laptop, or use one of our computers!
This is help with your e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, facebook etc. NOT computer repair!

Come check it out! See you Wednesday at 3!

May 3: Free 1 hour Small Business Counseling

There are still apointments available with the SCORE Business Counselor. Stop by the Reference desk or call (813) 749-1181 to schedule a (1 hour) appointment between 10am & 3 pm (excluding Noon to 1pm lunch hour). The next available date will be May 17.