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				Mousework | Computer Basics Thursday, Jul. 1, 9:30 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab A basic introduction to the computer. Learn how to use a mouse - the first step to mastering the world of computers. This class is designed for those who have never touched the computer or need to refresh and learn more basics.  For more information about this class contact VPL's...read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 1 Mousework | Computer Basics 9:30 to 11:00am	Genealogy | Computer Lab Friday, Jul. 2, 9:00 to 11:00 Victoria Public Library Computer Lab The VPL computer lab will be reserved Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 for genealogy research. A genealogy guide will be available to assist with questions. Special emphasis will be on "Jumping over the Brick Wall". Registration Required. For more information please call 485.3302 Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 2 Genealogy | Computer Lab 9:00 to 11:00	3
4	5	Keyboarding Basics Tuesday, Jul. 6, 9:30am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab Begin Keyboarding using tutorials demonstrating correct hand position, keystrokes and sequenced lessons.  Self paced in the Computer Lab. For more information about this class contact VPL's Training Services, 485.3316. read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 6 Keyboarding Basics 9:30am	Brown Bag Book Group Wednesday, Jul. 7, 12:00pm Victoria Public Library Children's Department The brown bag book group meets every first Wednesday in the Bronte Room. Light refreshments and relaxed atmosphere provided. This month we will be discussing La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith. For more information please call 485.3302  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 7 Brown Bag Book Group 12:00pm	Intro to Office 2007 Thursday, Jul. 8, 9:30 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab An introduction to Office 2007 using the word processing program Word. Learn about ribbons and command tabs you will see throughout Office 2007 programs. Save your work and take a floppy disk with you for future use. This class requires a certain amount of typing. Prerequisite: Mousework-...read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar PreK Story Time | Crazy Art Thursday, Jul. 8, 10:30am Victoria Public Library Children's Department For 4 to 5 year olds who are ready to participate in a group experience. Children are encouraged to sit apart from their parents but this is at the parents discretion. Stories, music, games, and simple crafts. Story Time begins promptly at 10:30 and lasts about 30 minutes. For more information pleas...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar Teen Gaming Thursday, Jul. 8, 4:00 to 6:00pm Victoria Public Library  For teens in 6th-12th grade. Call 485.3302 for more info.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 8 Intro to Office 2007 9:30 to 11:00am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PreK Story Time | Crazy Art 10:30am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Teen Gaming 4:00 to 6:00pm	Genealogy | Computer Lab Friday, Jul. 9, 9:00 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab The VPL computer lab will be reserved Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 for genealogy research. A genealogy guide will be available to assist with questions. Special emphasis will be on Connecticut Research. Registration Required. For more information please call 485.3302 Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 9 Genealogy | Computer Lab 9:00 to 11:00am	10
11	Gocks: Gothic Sock Puppets for Teens Monday, Jul. 12, 2:00 to 4:00pm Victoria Public Library Don’t know what a gock is? Well stop by the library and learn how to make this wacky version of a sock puppet. For teens in 6th-12th grade. Light refreshments will be served. Call 485.3302 for more info.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 12 Gocks: Gothic Sock Puppets for Teens 2:00 to 4:00pm	Intro to Word 2007 Tuesday, Jul. 13, 9:30 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab Introduction to Word: Learn the basic elements in Microsoft Word 2007 word processing software. Prerequisite: Introduction to Office 2007 or basic computer experience. For more information about this class contact VPL's Training Services, 485.3316. read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar Lunchtime Learning | Immigration & Naturalization Research Tuesday, Jul. 13, 11:00 to 1:00pm Victoria Public Library Lunchtime Learning is a Genealogy Program held in the Bronte Room of the Victoria Public Library. This month we will be focusing on Immigration & Naturalization Research. Soup or salad will be served. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration Requested. For more information plea...read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3302.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar Mr.Kippy Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2:00 to 3:00pm Victoria Public Library Children's Department Children of all ages are invited to a fun filled storytime with Mr. Kippy. Mr. Kippy’s programs are action-packed explosions of joy. They are crammed full of music, stories, creative dramatics, books, puppets, props, ball playing and many other indescribably exciting activities....read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 13 Intro to Word 2007 9:30 to 11:00am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Learning | Immigration & Naturalization Research 11:00 to 1:00pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mr.Kippy 2:00 to 3:00pm	14	Surfing the ’Net Thursday, Jul. 15, 9:30 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab An introduction to the Internet. Learn about browsers, search engines, and hyperlinks. Learn how to perform simple searches and find the information you need on the Internet. Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Word or Internet experience. For more information about this class ...read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar PreK Story Time | Wild Comedy Show Thursday, Jul. 15, 10:30am Victoria Public Library Children's Department For 4 to 5 year olds who are ready to participate in a group experience. Children are encouraged to sit apart from their parents but this is at the parents discretion. Stories, music, games, and simple crafts. Story Time begins promptly at 10:30 and lasts about 30 minutes. For more information pleas...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 15 Surfing the ’Net 9:30 to 11:00am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PreK Story Time | Wild Comedy Show 10:30am	Genealogy | Computer Lab Friday, Jul. 16, 9:00 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab The VPL computer lab will be reserved Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 for genealogy research. A genealogy guide will be available to assist with questions. Special emphasis will be on Texas Resources. Registration Required. For more information please call 485.3302 Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 16 Genealogy | Computer Lab 9:00 to 11:00am	17
18	Rock Band Tournament for Teens Monday, Jul. 19, 2:00 to 4:00pm Victoria Public Library Form teams of 3- 4 and compete in VPL’s ultimate Rock Band 2 Tournament. You’ll be judged on accuracy, performance style, and costumes. Registration required. Prizes will be given out to the winning band. For teens in 6th-12th grade. Light refreshments will be served. Call 485.3302 for m...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 19 Rock Band Tournament for Teens 2:00 to 4:00pm	Intro to Excel 2007 Tuesday, Jul. 20, 9:30 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab Learn the basic elements of Microsoft Excel 2007 spreadsheet software. Create a spreadsheet using formulas and chart the data. Prerequisite: Introduction to Word. For more information about this class contact VPL's Training Services, 485.3316. Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar Toddler Sock-Hop Tuesday, Jul. 20, 3:00 to 5:00pm Victoria Public Library Children's Department Why should older kids have all the fun? Come bring your toddler (birth to 5 years old) to the library for an hour of fun dancing and games.  All tunes will be children’s music.  Light refreshments will be served (Lemonade and cookies). .For more information call 485.3302.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 20 Intro to Excel 2007 9:30 to 11:00am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Toddler Sock-Hop 3:00 to 5:00pm	21	Intro to PowerPoint 2007 Thursday, Jul. 22, 9:30 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab An introduction to the presentation program Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Learn how to create professional slide presentations using WordArt, ClipArt and other special effects found in this powerful program. Prerequisites: Introduction to Word. For more information about this class c...read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar PreK Story Time | Dance Craze Thursday, Jul. 22, 10:30am Victoria Public Library Children's Department For 4 to 5 year olds who are ready to participate in a group experience. Children are encouraged to sit apart from their parents but this is at the parents discretion. Stories, music, games, and simple crafts. Story Time begins promptly at 10:30 and lasts about 30 minutes. For more information pleas...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 22 Intro to PowerPoint 2007 9:30 to 11:00am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PreK Story Time | Dance Craze 10:30am	23	24
25	Recycle Crafts for Teens Monday, Jul. 26, 2:00 to 4:00pm Victoria Public Library Don’t know what to do with old CD’s and cassette tapes? Make cassette wallets and CD disco balls! For teens in 6th-12th grade. Light refreshments will be served. Call 485.3302 for more info.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 26 Recycle Crafts for Teens 2:00 to 4:00pm	Introduction to Publisher Tuesday, Jul. 27, 9:30 to 10:30am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab Learn the basic use of desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher 2007 to create specialty items such as greeting cards, flyers, brochures, calendars, and much more. Prerequisite: Introduction to Word. For more information about this class contact VPL's Training Services, 48...read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 27 Introduction to Publisher 9:30 to 10:30am	Story Time | Circus Circus Wednesday, Jul. 28, 9:30 & 10:30am Victoria Public Library Children's Department Toddler Time: For 2 to 3 year olds and a parent/caregiver. Stories, repetitive songs, simple crafts, and finger plays to encourage early language development. Toddler Time begins promptly at 9:30 and 10:30 and lasts about 25 minutes. For more information please call 485.3302  E-mail this     Add to Calendar Discovery Zone (DZ) | Photo Fun Wednesday, Jul. 28, 3:00 to 4:00pm Victoria Public Library Children's Department An Entertaining and Educational Program designed for Elementary School age Children (entering 1st through 5th grades). All events are Free and all materials are provided. Weekly Door Prizes!!! 7-July DZ: Photo Fun Do you like Digital Photography? Would you like to make some cool photo art? Come to t...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 28 Story Time | Circus Circus 9:30 & 10:30am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Discovery Zone (DZ) | Photo Fun 3:00 to 4:00pm	Keyboarding Basics Thursday, Jul. 29, 9:00 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab Begin Keyboarding using tutorials demonstrating correct hand position, keystrokes and sequenced lessons.  Self paced in the Computer Lab. For more information about this class contact VPL's Training Services, 485.3316. read more Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar PreK Story Time | Circus Circus Thursday, Jul. 29, 10:30am Victoria Public Library Children's Department For 4 to 5 year olds who are ready to participate in a group experience. Children are encouraged to sit apart from their parents but this is at the parents discretion. Stories, music, games, and simple crafts. Story Time begins promptly at 10:30 and lasts about 30 minutes. For more information pleas...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 29 Keyboarding Basics 9:00 to 11:00am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PreK Story Time | Circus Circus 10:30am	Genealogy | Computer Lab Friday, Jul. 30, 9:00 to 11:00am Victoria Public Library Computer Lab The VPL computer lab will be reserved Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 for genealogy research. A genealogy guide will be available to assist with questions. Special emphasis will be on Missouri Resources. Registration Required. For more information please call 485.3302 Register Online or call (361) 485-3316.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 30 Genealogy | Computer Lab 9:00 to 11:00am	VPL Presents Author Panel on Texas Rangers Saturday, Jul. 31, 10:00am Victoria Public Library On July 31st the Victoria Public Library will present a panel of authors featuring Chuck Parsons, Dr. Harold Weiss and Dr. Paul Spellman for a book signing and discussion on the lives of Texas Rangers. The program begins at 10 am in the Bronte room at the Victoria Public Library located at 302 N. M...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar 31 VPL Presents Author Panel on Texas Rangers 10:00am
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