Thursday, April 30, 2009

New Programs for the Week of May 4 to May 9:


Monday, May 4:


4:00-4:30: PreSchool Storytime, Age 3-up



Wednesday, May 6:


4:00-5:00: Preschool Drop-In Craft: Mom Flowerpot, Age 3-up


Thursday, May 7:


10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2


4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft,Photo Frame Magnets, Grades K-3



Friday, May 8:


3:00-4:00: Trivia 100, Grades 4-8 Sign-Up Required!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

New Programs for the Week of April 27 to May 2:


Monday, April 27:


4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Age 3-up


7:00-8:00: Tween Book Club, Grades 4-8


Thursday, April 30:
10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2 and Parent

4:00-5:00: Book Bingo, Grades K-3

Thursday, April 16, 2009

New Programs for April 20 to April 25:

Monday, April 20:



4:00-4:30: Pre-School Storytime, Ages 3-up



Wednesday, April 22:



3:00-4:00: Earth Day Fun*, Grades 4-8, *Sign-up Required



Thursday, April 23:



10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2 & parent



4:00-5:00: Earth Day Celebration, Grades K-3

Thursday, April 09, 2009

New Programs for the Week of April 13 to April 18:


Monday, April 13:


4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Age 3-up



Thursday, April 16:


10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2


4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft: Tissue Paper Butterflies, Grades K-3


Monday, April 06, 2009

Computer Course Descriptions

Computer Course Descriptions

MSWord 1 – Basic Word Tools:

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver entry-level MSWord skills, such as creating,   opening, saving, naming and deleting files; editing files using Copy, Cut Paste, Undo and Find; editing files by modifying font type, size and color; and using simple Tools, such as Spelling & Grammar check to those who have little or no experience with MSWord and little experience using computers.

 

MSWord 2- Intermediate Word Tools:

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver intermediate-level MS Word skills, such as  inserting pictures/files into documents,  and formatting documents using Header & Footers, and Format tools to students who have basic MSWord skills and some experience with computers.

 

MSWord 3 – Advanced Tools:

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver advanced MS Word skills, such as creating and modifying Word Tables, using Style options, and using Word Templates, to students who have intermediate-level MSWord skills and experience with computers.

 

MSWord 4 – Mail Merge

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver advanced MS Word skills, using MSWord Mail Merge Wizard to create a letter for a mass mailing, to students who have intermediate-level MSWord skills and experience with computers.

 

Excel 1 – Basic Excel Tools

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver entry-level MSExcel skills, such as creating and navigating spreadsheets; editing spreadsheets using Copy, Cut, Paste, Insert, and Delete; use simple tools, such as Sum and Sort, to those who have no experience with MSExcel and little experience using computers.

 

Excel 2 – Intermediate Excel Tools

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver intermediate-level MSExcel skills, such as applying headers and footers to worksheets; Formatting cells, rows and columns; setting up formulae; and using Freeze/Unfreeze, to students who have basic MSExcel skills and some experience using computers.

 

Excel 3 – Advanced Excel Tools

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver advanced MSExcel skills, such as using Templates to create financial worksheets, and using the Chart Wizard to students who have intermediate MSExcel skills and experience using computers.


 

PowerPoint 1 – Basic PPT Tools

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver entry-level MSPowerPoint skills such as: Managing files using create, open, save, name and delete presentations; adding and deleting slides; editing presentations using Copy, Cut, Paste, Headers and Footers; Sort slides; and using Slide Layout and Slide Show, to those who have no experience with MSPowerPoint and little experience using computers.

 

PowerPoint 2 – Intermediate PPT Tools

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver intermediate-level MSPowerPoint skills, such as inserting pictures, slides and objects into slide shows and Formatting slides using Slide Design, and Background, to those with some experience with PowerPoint and experience using computers.

 

PowerPoint 3 – Advanced PPT Tools

This 60-90 minute workshop is designed to deliver intermediate-level MSPowerPoint skills, such as Using Shapes to create diagrams, and adding special effects to slide shows, to those with some experience with PowerPoint and experience using computers.

 

Intro to Computers

This course is designed for learners for little or no previous knowledge of computers.  Students will be introduced to each part of the computer and their functions.  Strong emphasis will be placed on using the mouse and keyboard portions of the computer.  This course is designed to expand overall basic knowledge of laptop and desktop computers. 

 

Intro to the Internet

This course is for learners with little or no experience with the Internet.  The instructor will explain how to use and understand basic functions associated with using the Internet.  Adult learners will increase their knowledge of the Internet and associated terminology with the aid of the instructor.  Specifically navigation online, using the address box, and finding exact websites will be covered in this class.

 

Setting Up an Email Address Using Yahoo

This class is for adult learners who wish to set up a valid email address via the Internet.  Using Yahoo mail and the help of the Instructor students will create email accounts, use basic functions associated with Yahoo email, and improve overall familiarity of the Internet.

 

Using Search Engines Effectively 

Adult learners will practice using different search methods on various search engines to narrow down results.  Learners who complete this class will have increased knowledge of search engines and associated terminology.  Moreover they will have increased understanding of basic and advanced search engine functions. 

 

Intro to Flickr

The adult learner will create a Yahoo email account if he/she does not have one.  The instructor will then aid learners navigate flickr to identify interesting photographs and photo streams from users around the globe.  At the conclusion of class learners will be able to comment on attention-grabbing photographs.

 

Into to YouTube

This class is for adult learners interested in the video website YouTube.  Using YouTube and help from the Instructor students will learn how to navigate the website, browse video categories, and comment on comical videos. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, April 02, 2009

New Programs for the Week of April 6 to April 11:


Monday, April 6:


3:30-4:30: Read Across America, Kids of all ages



Wednesday, April 8:


4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft, Easter Magnets, Ages 3-up


5:00-: Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Thursday, April 9:


4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft, Shower Signs, Grades K-3


7:OO-9:00: Friends of the Library


Friday, April 10: Library Closed in Observance of Good Friday

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

April 2009 Computer Classes

April 2009 Computer Classes

Wednesday April 1
Excel 1  10 - 11:30
Word 1  12:30 - 2
Getting the most out of
your Search Engines  3 - 4:30

Thursday April 2
Drop-In Session  4 - 5:30
Word 2  6:30 - 8

Tuesday April 7
Intro to Genealogy  10:30 - 12
Excel 1  3:30 - 5
Intro to YouTube  6:30 - 8

Wednesday April 8
Excel 2  10 - 11:30
Word 2  12:30 - 2
Intro to Computers  3 - 4:30

Thursday April 9
Drop-In Session  4 - 5:30
Word 3  6:30 - 8

Tuesday April 21
Excel 2  3:30 - 5
Intro to the Internet  6:30 - 8

Wednesday April 22
Excel 3  10 - 11:30
Word 3  12:30 - 2
Intro to Computers  3 - 4:30

Thursday April 23
Word 4:  Mail Merge  4 - 5:30
PowerPoint 1  6:30 - 8

Friday April 24
Advanced Genealogy  2 - 3:30

Tuesday April 28
Excel 3  3:30 - 5

Wednesday April 29
PowerPoint 1  10 - 11:30
Word 1  12:30 - 2

Thursday April 30
Excel 1  4 - 5:30
PowerPoint 2  6:30 - 8

If you any questions please feel free to contact John in the 
Reference Department at (732) 775-8241 extension 1-303. 

Thursday, March 26, 2009

New Programs for the Week of March 30 to April 4:

Thursday, April 2:




4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft, Shower Signs, Grades K-3






Friday, April 3:




3:00-4:00: Easter Egg Hunt, Grades 4-8, Sign-up Required

Saturday, March 21, 2009

New Programs for the Week of March 23 to March 28:

Monday, March 23:


7:00-8:00: Tween Book Club, Grades 4-8


Thursday, March 26:


4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft: Flower Leis, Grades K-3


Friday, March 27:


3:00-4:00: Unused Crafts Day, Grades 4-8

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

MARCH COMPUTER CLASSES

REMAINING MARCH COMPUTER CLASSES 


Tuesday March 17th
Word 2  3:30 - 5
Intro to Computers  6:30 - 8

Wednesday March 18th
Word 2  10 - 11:30
Excel 2  12:30 - 2

Thursday March 19th
PowerPoint 2  4 - 5:30

Friday March 20th
Advanced Genealogy  2 - 3:30

Tuesday March 24th 
Word 3  3:30 - 5
Intro to Computers  6:30 - 8

Wednesday March 25th
Word 3  10 - 11:30
Excel 3  12:30 - 2
Setting Up Email  3 - 4:30

Thursday March 26
PowerPoint 3  4 - 5:30
Word 1  6:30 - 8

Tuesday March 31
Word 4 Mail Merge  3:30 - 5
Intro to the Internet  6:30 - 8

If you have any questions about future scheduling or these classes call John at (732) 775-8241 X 1-303.  Print calendars are always available at the library on the reference desk.  The April classes will be posted soon!


Thursday, March 12, 2009

Saturday, March 21:


2:00-4:00:

Come join us & watch the vampire love story,"TWILIGHT"@ a special viewing @the Neptune Public Library!

Hey its FREE so the price is right!

BUT it's first come for Seating!

Make it a date & be here for this awesome movie viewing!


New Programs for the Week of March 16 to March 21:

Monday, March 16:





4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime , Age 3-up



Tuesday, March 17:
Thursday, March 19:





10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2





4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft: Dragon Wand, Grades K-3






Friday, March 20:



3:00-4:00: Basket Weaving, Grades 4-8


Saturday, March 21:





2:00-4:00: Movie: "Twilight" Free Admission First Come Seating

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Thursday March 12:


Mike Riley, Asbury Park Press Columnist

Speaks on:

"Raising Hell...and Sons!"

7:30 PM
He will sign copies of his book, "Only Human"


Programs for the Week of March 9 to March 14:

Monday, March 9:



4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Age 3- up





Wednesday, March 11:



4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft: Shamrock Derby, Age 3-up

5:00- Board of Trustees Meeting





Thursday, March 12:



10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2

4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft, Pot O' Gold, Grades K-3


7:00-9:00: Friends of the Library Meeting with guest speaker, Mike Riley, columnist from the Asbury Park Press

Thursday, February 26, 2009

New Programs for the Week of March 2 to March 7:



Monday, March 2:




4:00-5:00: READ ACROSS AMERICA. Come join our celebration! 4 kids of all ages!




Thursday March 3:




10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2






Friday. March 4:




3:00-4:00: Piggy Bank Craft, Grades 4-8

Thursday, February 19, 2009

New Programs for the Week of February 23 to February 28:


Monday, February 23:




4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Age 3-up




7:00-8:00: Tween Book Club, Grades 4-8






Thursday, February 26:




10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2




4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft: Mardi Gras Tambourine, Grades K-3






Friday, February 27:




3:00-4:00: National Bird Feeding Day, Grades 4-8

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Neptune Tween Bokk Club


Tween book club meeting for S.O.R Losers will be on Monday, February 23, 2009
@ 7-8 PM

Thursday, February 05, 2009

New Programs for the Week of February 9 to February 14:



Monday, February 9:





4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Age 3-up








Wednesday, February 11:





4:00-5:00: Drop-In Craft: Tissue Paper Hearts, Age 3-up and parent

5:00- Library Board of Trustees, Meeting







Thursday, February 12:





10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2 and parent





4:00-5:00: Valentine's Day Party, Grades K-3











Friday, February 13:





3:00-4:00: Frames for Friends, Grades 4-8

Thursday, January 29, 2009

New Programs for the Week of February 2 to February 7:

Monday, February 2:





4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Age 3-up








Thursday, February 5:





10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2 with parent






4:00-5:00: Drop-in Craft: Pop-Up Groundhog, Grades K-3

Thursday, January 22, 2009

New Programs for the Week of January 29 to January 31:



Monday, January 26:




4:00-4:30: Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-up




7:00-8:00: Tween Book Club, Grades 4-8






Tuesday, January 27:




3:00-4:00: Chinese New Year Celebration, Grades 4-8






Thursday, January 29:




10:30-11:00: Toddler Storytime, Age 2




4:00-5:00: Winter Festival, Grades K-3




6:00-8:00: Families Talking, Open to All






Friday, January 30: Public Computers will be unavailable due to server upgrades.






Saturday, January 31: Public computers will be unavailable due to server upgrades.