en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:30:01 EST ]]> Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age. Registration required.]]> Do you need help preparing for an important interview? Visit the Job & Career Education Center on Mondays between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM for individualized assistance. ]]> A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows. Registration required.]]> Would you like an opportunity to converse in German? Whether your German language skills are intermediate or fluent, you are invited to this informal conversation club. Registration required.]]> Japanese for Beginners is an introduction for those who are new to Japanese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. Registration required.]]> A qualified Library staff member will be available in the Job & Career Education Center to help you create a strong resume and cover letter so you can land that all important interview. Space is limited, so please call to schedule an appointment. ]]> A digital science exploration for children age 3 to 8 with an adult Presented in conjunction with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Digital Discovery Room. Registration required.]]> Need one-on-one help with computers? Do you need someone to look over your resume or cover letter before you apply for a job? During staffed work time, a CLP staff member will be available to help you with your computer- and career-related questions. ]]> Japanese Conversation Club is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced speakers of Japanese to come together and converse as well as to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture. Registration required.]]> Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class. Registration required.]]> Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages. Registration required.]]> Want to be a Friend of the Main Library? Please join us for a planning meeting to discuss how you can support the Main Library. ]]> ]]> Turn a tiny piece of art into a magnified magnet! ]]> ]]> Whether you love to knit or want to learn, join us for informal knitting sessions. We’ll learn from each other and learn why the Library is a great place to knit! ]]> If English is not your native tongue, join our group for lively English conversation. ]]> Qualified volunteers are available in the Library's Job & Career Education Center to help you create a strong resume and cover letter so you can land that all important interview. Space is limited, so please call to schedule an appointment. ]]> Does your family like to play games? Come join the fun, make new friends and play games at the Library! Is there a baby in the family? We also have a Baby and Me program going on at the same time. Something for everyone! ]]> Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is newborn to 18 months. We are offering Family Game Night at the same time. Something for everyone! ]]> Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. ]]> Does your resume need a tune up? This class will cover everything you need to know about resumes, from current formatting trends to getting it to your potential employer. Registration required.]]> Need your gaming fix? Join us in Teen as we unleash a Wii, X-box 360 with a Kinect and a whole host of board games. ]]> Would you like an opportunity to converse in French? This informal conversation club is open to anyone with a prior knowledge of French. No registration is required. Registration required.]]> Join us for lively discussions of contemporary fiction. This month's selection is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. ]]> A fun way for families to learn a new language together. Registration required.]]> ]]> This class will help you set up a plan for your online job search, introduce you to major job search websites and provide you with insight into the online application process. Registration required.]]> Join us for lively discussions of your favorite mystery novels. This month's selection is The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. Discussions are held in the Teen Meeting Room. ]]> First impressions while networking and interviewing are very important. This class will provide you with information about the latest professional fashions, and how to put together a winning outfit on a budget. Registration required.]]> Need your gaming fix? Join us in Teen as we unleash a Wii, X-box 360 with a Kinect and a whole host of board games. ]]> ]]> Do you have a new eReader or MP3 player? Bring your gadget to our gadget lab and we'll show you how to use it with the Library's downloadable services. ]]> Registration required.]]> A fun way for families to learn a new language together. Stories, songs, crafts and rhymes. New vocabulary introduced every week. All ages welcome. Registration required. For more information contact Janina. Registration required.]]> Korean for Beginners focuses on reading Korean, Korean grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room. ]]> Help us kick off our second annual Winter Read-A-Thon! ]]> Come to our our second annual Carnival. We'll make costumes from paper and recycled material. Or you can wear your own costume and join our parade and learn more about this joyous celebration. For age 4 and up. Registration required.]]> ]]> Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program. Registration required.]]> Christina Murdock died in April 2010. She was a valued member of Carlow 's Madwomen in the Attic Writing Workshops. Her book, Burying the Body, was published in 2010. In tribute to Christina, friends and fellow poets will read her work. ]]> What did it feel like to be a slave? Would you take the risk of escaping? Who would you meet along the way and how would you know they wouldn’t turn you in? Come talk about these questions and make a square for your own Underground Railroad quilt. Registration required.]]> In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program, including the construction of formulas for math calculations. Registration required.]]> Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age. Registration required.]]> Do you need help preparing for an important interview? Visit the Job & Career Education Center on Mondays between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM for individualized assistance. ]]> A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows. Registration required.]]> You've written your résumé, but don't forget the cover letter! Your cover letter is your opportunity to tell your potential employer all the reasons why you deserve an interview. This class will help you make your cover letter shine. Registration required.]]> This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Monday of each month. Registration required.]]> This program is meant for adults and teens who want to share their interest in graphic novels, discuss graphic novel related news and trends and discover more titles and authors to enjoy. ]]>