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This course will offer students an opportunity to become more familiar with using a computer and also with surfing the internet. They will learn some of the basic components of a computer, will learn to navigate through the Windows environment, and will learn to operate the mouse and keyboard. Students will also receive a brief introduction to the Internet with particular attention to the World Wide Web.They will gain a simple understanding of how the Internet is structured and how it functions. 
 
Through hands-on exercises, students will explore sample programs, learn about Microsoft's Internet Explorer, hyperlinks, and searching the Internet.. This class is designed for beginning computer users.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

This class will offer students a review of the skills learned in Excel I and introduce them to inserting cells, sorting data, formatting spreadsheets, and entering formulas.  Hands-on exercises will include changes to pre-existing spreadsheets.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse, and has taken the Introduction to Excel class.  Intermediate class. 

Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

This class will offer students an opportunity to become familiar with spreadsheets.  They will learn what a spreadsheet is and some common uses for them.  Using hands-on exercises the students will create a simple budget spreadsheet and an electronic checkbook.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse.  Beginner class. 

Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Introduction To iMac
This course will offer students an opportunity to become more familiar with using an iMac / Apple computer. They will learn some of the basic components of the iMac  computer and what makes an Apple computer different from a PC. Students will also learn to operate the mouse and keyboard and will learn iMac terminology. Through hands-on exercises, students will explore sample programs and gain familiarity with the basic layout and of the iMac. This class is designed for beginning computer users.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Author David Brown will join be here On Wednesday, May 29th, to talk about his book Gone at 3:17. The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History. Brown's book is all about the 1937 explosion at a school in New London, Texas. A former reporter for the Longview News Journal, Brown has extensively researched the material for this book on both professional and personal levels.

The presentation will begin at 10:30 AM and a book signing will follow. Brown will have a limited number of books on hand to sell but it is recommended that interested patrons purchase copies ahead of time and, if desired, bring them to the presentation to have them signed. For people interested in reading the book ahead of time but don't wish to purchase, we do have two copies available for checkout at the Library!  

A very popular activity here at the library, storytime is back! It's a great way to spend quality time together with your children while we do all the work! Storytime covers many different topics and usually includes songs, finger plays and an activity (such as coloring)!

One thing is sure, no matter what the topic, storytime is always lots and lots of fun! Won't you join us?!?

Here's what's happening in April:

April 9 & 10: Spring Has Sprung
April 16 & 17: We're Going On A Picnic

April 23 & 24: Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Storytimes are as follows:    

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM- Toddler Storytime

                     5:30 PM- Family Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM- All Ages Storytime

A very popular activity here at the library, storytime is back! It's a great way to spend quality time together with your children while we do all the work! Storytime covers many different topics and usually includes songs, finger plays and an activity (such as coloring)!

One thing is sure, no matter what the topic, storytime is always lots and lots of fun! Won't you join us?!?

Here's what's happening in April:

April 9 & 10: Spring Has Sprung
April 16 & 17: We're Going On A Picnic

April 23 & 24: Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Storytimes are as follows:    

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM- Toddler Storytime

                     5:30 PM- Family Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM- All Ages Storytime

Super Saturday is now Terrific Thursday!

This April, the Kilgore College Rangerettes will be here to meet with our youth patrons! Join us Thursday April 25,th as the ladies let us in on what it takes to be a part of this world-famous drill team! We'll be gathering in the Moeschle Room at 7:00 PM so don't miss out! 

Killing Kennedy is the March book of the month for the Informal Ladies' Book Club that meets here at the Library. This month's meeting will be held on Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 PM. 

Come join us for a lively discussion as we share our love of books and reading! 

For more information on the Book Club, please email Chris at: challengerop@gmail.comor call Joyce at 903-261-3061. Everyone is welcome, whether you have read the book or not!

Introduction To iMac
This course will offer students an opportunity to become more familiar with using an iMac / Apple computer. They will learn some of the basic components of the iMac  computer and what makes an Apple computer different from a PC. Students will also learn to operate the mouse and keyboard and will learn iMac terminology. Through hands-on exercises, students will explore sample programs and gain familiarity with the basic layout and of the iMac. This class is designed for beginning computer users.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!