Computer Classes

AUGUST 2016 TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

Computer Fundamentals

Introduction to Computers
Unravel the mystery of the computer, and learn the parts of the computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too. No previous computer experience expected.
Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Tuesday, August 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Registration begins August 2

Using the Mouse and Keyboard
The mouse and keyboard are your computer’s communication tools. Learn how to click, double-click, click and drag, and scroll with the mouse. Then practice typing and editing text, numbers and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience expected.

Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library

Tuesday, August 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins August 9

Working with Windows

Explore the typical menus, toolbars and dialog boxes you’ll see when working with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016. Learn how to resize windows, open files and make selections from the toolbars. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is expected.

Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library

Tuesday, August 23 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins August 16

File Storage and Organization

Discover how to save and organize your computer files more efficiently. Learn how to rename files, move and copy files, create folders to save files by subject and delete unwanted files. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is expected.

Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library
Tuesday, August 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins August 23

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for these free classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class.

Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

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Adult Programming

First Coffee Book Club (adults)

Friday, August 1 at 10:30 a.m.

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

The Language of Flowers, Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s mesmerizing, moving, and elegantly written debut novel, beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable young woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past

Online Application and Resume Lab 

Monday, August 4 & 20 at 1 p.m.

Receive one-on-one help with your job application and resume.

Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation

Friday, August 8 at 3 p.m.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the state and management of heir’s property in South Carolina.

Book Signing with author Sherrill Burns 

Saturday, August 9 at 2 p.m.

Ms. Burns will sign her intriguing new fantasy novel Duties of the Heart.

Truck Quilt Show

Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m.

View beautiful quilts made by Catherine Lamkin, whose work has been displayed in Charleston Magazine and the book, President Obama: A Celebration in Art Quilts.

Black and White Theatre

Friday, August 15 at 11 a.m.

Citizen Kane. Rated PG; 119 minutes.

Adult Scrabble

Monday, August 18 at 1 p.m.

Enjoy a friendly afternoon playing a classic board game.

Adult Sweetgrass Craft 

Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m.

Ms. Mae Scott Hall will help you make Sweetgrass coasters. Class is limited to 12, and registration is required. Call 766-2546 to register.

Zumba: Get moving with Mary

Monday, August 25 at 10 a.m.

Enjoy upbeat music and a fun fitness event.

Movie Marathon: The Best of Alfred Hitchcock (adults)

Friday, August 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

10 a.m. - Pyscho. Rated TV-14; 109 minutes.

12:30 p.m. - The Birds. Rated PG; 119 minutes.

3 p.m. - Vertigo. 128 minutes.

If you have any question about any of the above programs, feel free is call us at 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd

(Behind the Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY, 1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 766-2546

Office 2001 Basics

Word 2010 Basics

Learn how to create and format a basic table. Then turn it into an electronic form by adding text fields, check boxes, drop-down menus, and protection. Others will be able to add data without changing the table. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, needed.

              

Thursday, August 7 from 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Registration begins July 31

Resume Tips and Tools

Learn how to use a resume template in Microsoft Word to effectively represent your skills and experience. Discover how to add and delete fields, format text professionally and create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, needed.

              

Thursday, August 14 from 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Registration begins August 7

Excel 2010 Basics

Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, needed.

              

Thursday, August 21 from 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Registration begins August 14

PowerPoint 2010 Basics

Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, needed.     

Thursday, August 28 from 1:30 –3:30 p.m.     
Registration begins August 21

St. Andrews Regional Library

Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd 

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546 www.ccpl.org 

Adult Programming

 

St. Andrews Regional Library

Adult Events

 

 

 

 

Online Application Lab

Monday, August 5 from 1-3 p.m.

Drop in, and receive stress-free assistance with online

Department of Employment and Workforce applications, along with other applications.

 

 

 

 

Lunch and Learn: Staying Healthy after 50

Wednesday, August 14 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Bring your lunch, and discuss facts about seniors and health with Monique Hill of the Medical University of South Carolina.

Iced tea and healthy cookies provided.

 

 

 

Beat the Heat: Afternoon Scrabble

Monday, August 19 from 1-3 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of the classic Scrabble. Boards available.

 

 

 

 

 

 All activities are free and open to the public.

If you have any questions about any of our events please feel free to call the Reference Desk at 843-766-2546.

 

 

 

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young Adult Programming

St.Andrews Parish Library TeenSpot Activities

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Invent a Holiday for August

All month long

Teens invent a holiday for the month of August. Place your entries in the Invent a Holiday display. Each week a holiday will be picked and the inventor wins a prize.

 

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Title Twist Thursdays

Thursdays August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 All Day

Unscramble the letters to find out the mystery book and win a sweet treat. Win a bonus treat if you can name the author of the book.

 

 

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Word Search Fridays

Fridays’ August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 All Day

Are you able to find all the words in the search? Find all the words and win a treat.

 

 

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents

“Warm Bodies”

Monday, August 5 at 5:00pm

After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world. Rated PG; 98 mins. Refreshments will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

St. Andrews TeenSpot Wired Wednesday

Wednesday, August 7 @ 4pm Ages 12-17
Play computer games, Wii games, board games, or just chat with friends in our open technology lab for tweens and teens.

 

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents

“Oz: The Great and Powerful”

Monday, August 12 at 4:00pm

A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. Rated PG; 130mins. Refreshments will be provided.

St. Andrews TeenSpot Back To School Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, August 14 at 4pm

Take all the clues and place them together to make the ultimate guide to school the winner of the hunt will receive gift basket full of school supplies. Registration is required.

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Theater presents

“42”

Monday, August 26 at 4:00pm

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Rated PG-13; 128mins. Refreshments will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

St. Andrews Library TeenSpot DYI Craft

Wednesday, August 28 at 4:00pm

Come and design your very own hand dotted tumblers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All activities are free and open to the public.

If you have any questions about any of our events please feel free to call

Patrice Smith at 843-766-2546.

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org