Adults

2010, August 4 - 3:02pm — yaspebredeson

ESL Conversation Circle
Book Clubs
Craft Circle
Armchair Travel Adventures
CNIB Vision Health Resources
Local Artist Display

Altered Books
Heritage Quest
Alberta Winter Games Cultural Events

Computer & Electronic Training:
Smart Phones, Tablets and the Library
Databases
Email, Facebook & Twitter
Computer Programming 101
Computer Training and Electronic Device Help
Your e-Reader & the Library

 ESL Conversation Circle
Meets Mondays
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
 Free Childcare provided.

Book Clubs
The Library offers an afternoon and an evening book club on the third Friday of the month at 1:30 pm and the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm.

 Walk & Talk book club for people who are looking to get active and discuss books at the same time. They meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30am. Perfect for Stroller Moms!

Everyone welcome!

Craft Circle

Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

We are a group of dedicated crafters, willing to share expertise and ideas, or just talk. Craft circle provides great inspiration to keep working on that project, find something new to do, or just spend time with like minded people. Coffee and tea are available.

Armchair Travel Adventures
6:30 - 7:30pm

Go to fabulous destinations, get travel tips or just enjoy a night out seeing fantastic pictures of amazing places. Passports are NOT necessary!

Tuesday, January 10: Croatia

Wednesday February 29: Arctic Expedition: Janet Waldon works with the Royal Alberta Museum and has been on a unique Arctic expidition that took high school students up into Canada's northern most regions. The trip explores the diversity of Canadian lifestyles and the need for environmental stewardship in this fragile ecosystem. This is a do-not-miss experience!

Tuesday March 13: Stories from Malawi: In 2009, Roberta Laurie visited a brand new girls school in Malawi. She collected stories from the girls who would be the first graduates in 2011 and compiled them in the book "In Their Own Words". Join us to hear Roberta tell us about her experiences first hand here at the library.
 

CNIB Vision Health Resources
Brought to you in partnership with Stony Plain FCSS, CNIB and the Stony Plain Public Library.

Wednesdays, January 25 and March 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Got questions about eye conditions or living with reduced vision? Ask for more information about our CNIB conversation cafes!

Local Artist Display
Come to the Library's fireplace area every month to see art created by someone who lives in the area.

Are you and artist who lives in the area? Contact Erna at 780-963-5440 for information on how you can display your art at no cost!
 

Altered Books
Three Thursdays: February 16, 23 & March 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
$5/person. Register by February 10.

Create unique works of art with old books. Discover how to transform dingy, dull tomes into your own personalized work of art. Bring collage items that mean something to you! Other materials will be provided.
 

Heritage Quest Database
Tuesday, March 6, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Families are full of stories waiting to be told. Join us in exploring the Heritage Quest database so that you cand iscover more about the people in your past and the stories you can pass on.
 

Alberta Winter Games Cultural Events
Saturday, February 11 at the Stony Plain Public Library

11:00 a.m.: Storyteller & Illustrator Mike Boldt
1:00 p.m.  : Storyteller & Harpist Jeff Stockton
2:00 p.m.  : Spoken Word Youth Choir
3:00 p.m.  : Storyteller & Harpist Jeff Stockton
 


Smart Phones, Tablets and the Library
Thursday Jan. 19, 6:30pm
We have apps for that! Come find out about the great apps you can get through the library. Mange your account on your phone, download books straight to your iPad and more!

Databases
Wednesday Jan. 25, 2:00pm     Tuesday Mar. 20, 6:30pm
Learn a new language, use Consumer Reports online, or get step-by-step help fixing your car. Come and learn how!


Email, Facebook & Twitter
Thursday Jan. 26, 2:00pm    Thursday Feb. 2, 6:30pm       Thursday Feb. 23, 6:30pm
Want to learn more about social networks or how to email pictures to your family and friends? What to finally figure out what a "tweet" is? We can help!


Computer Programming 101
Thursday Mar 8, 6:30pm
Have you ever wondered just HOW your computer works? Here's your chance to learn! In this session we will be using a widely used programming language called Javascript to make a tic tac toe game and explore some famous mathematical equations.



Computer Training/Device Help
Call to set up a FREE one-on-one session, or come on Wednesdays between 2 & 3 p.m.

Got questions? Or just want to know more things you can do with your computer or handheld device? We'll help you out with your laptop, or you can use one of ours. We also provide help for your smart-phone, eReader, iPad or iPod.

Your e-Reader & The Library
Thursday Jan. 12 6:30pm           Monday Jan. 23 2:00pm
Tuesday Jan. 17 6:30pm            Tuesday Feb. 21, 6:30pm

Did you know that you can download library books onto your e-Reader? Come to this session and discover how or just learn how to get the most of your new device.