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Learn More About Gluten-Free Products
Monday, May 20 › 7-8:15 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Learn about the nutritional content of various gluten-free products and how they compare to similar products found at your local grocer. Presented by Cassie McClellan, a registered dietitian at Hy-Vee and co-sponsored by the Central Missouri Dietetic Association.
Drop-in Internet and Computer Assistance
Tuesday, May 21 › Noon-2 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Training Center
During these unstructured sessions, use library computers to apply for a job, write a résumé, set up an email account, get help navigating the Internet, study for a test with "Learning Express Library" or sharpen your computer skills with our excellent self-guided tutorials. Choose from Keyboarding, Mouse Tutorial, Basic Skills, Computer Basics, Files and Folders, Exploring the Web, Basic or Intermediate Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations. For the tutorials, please bring headphones or purchase a set at the library.
Genealogy Help
Tuesday, May 21 › 2-4 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Genealogist Tim Dollens will teach you how to use Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest, which are available for free through the library. Adults. Registration begins Tuesday, May 7.
Checking Out Library eBooks
Tuesday, May 21 › 6-8:30 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Training Center
Learn how to use the library’s OverDrive eBook service to check out and read digital books on your e-reader, tablet, phone or computer. Register for a 30-minute session to have a staff member guide you through the process. A library card in good standing is required. Registration begins Tuesday, May 7.
Genealogy Help
Tuesday, May 21 › 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
Genealogist Tim Dollens will teach you how to use Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest, which are available for free through the library. Adults.
Building a Rain Garden
Tuesday, May 21 › 7-8 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
A rain garden is a planted depression that collects and absorbs rainwater runoff to alleviate problems of soil erosion and pooling in yards. City stormwater educator Mike Heimos will explain their function and the basic elements of their design.
Drop-in Internet and Computer Assistance
Wednesday, May 22 › 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Columbia Public Library, Training Center
During these unstructured sessions, use library computers to apply for a job, write a résumé, set up an email account, get help navigating the Internet, study for a test with "Learning Express Library" or sharpen your computer skills with our excellent self-guided tutorials. Choose from Keyboarding, Mouse Tutorial, Basic Skills, Computer Basics, Files and Folders, Exploring the Web, Basic or Intermediate Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations. For the tutorials, please bring headphones or purchase a set at the library.
Friends of the Columbia Public Library Lobby Book Sale
Wednesday, May 22 › Noon-3 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Lobby
The Friends hold sales in the library lobby every Wednesday noon-3 p.m. and every Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All proceeds support library services.
Bookmobile Stop at Harrisburg
Wednesday, May 22 › 1:30-7 p.m.
Harrisburg, Lions Club Park
On board, you'll find a full array of library materials and services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up materials you've requested online or over the phone.
Working With Digital Photos
Wednesday, May 22 › 3-5 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Training Center
Using Google’s free Picasa software, we’ll show you how to move digital images from your camera to a Windows computer or online album, do basic editing, share pictures and order prints. Registration begins Wednesday, May 8.
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