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10 Unexpected Ways to Use Your Library

February is Library Lovers’ Month! We’re sharing hidden gems to help you fall even more in love with HPL. For instance, we already know you love Museum Passes and Wi-Fi Hotspots, but did you know you can check out sheet music or book club kits? Count the unique ways to use your library, not just this month, but all year long.

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Introduction to Word

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Partners in Play: Explore the Seasons

9:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages birth-5. 
Connect with nature and your community as we celebrate the wonders of the seasons!   

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Magazine Sale

All Day 3/7–3/8
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

It’s time for Helen Plum Library’s annual Magazine Sale! 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Story Share Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!