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You can always find these flyers online at the Multnomah County Library website: http://www.multcolib.org/events/flyers.html

For Adults:

Pageturners
Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday Pageturners
Read Hold the Enlightenment by Tim Cahill.
Tue., December 15, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

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For Families, Adults, Teens, etc.

Not Just Any Knitting Group
Want to learn how to knit? Volunteer teachers offer one-on-one instruction for beginners as well as coaching for advanced knitters. We provide instruction, patterns and shared inspiration for all ages and skill levels. Please bring your own supplies and come join the fun!
Wed., December 9, 3-5 p.m.
Wed., December 23, 3-5 p.m.

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For Teens:

Teen Council
Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun! Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly.
Fri., December 11, 4-5:30 p.m.

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Computer Classes:

Excel*
Use Microsoft Excel 2002 in this introductory course. Learn how to create a simple budget spreadsheet. Participants need word processing skills.
Sat., December 12, 1-3 p.m.

PowerPoint*
Learn the basics of this multi-media presentation tool. You will create a slide-show with text and graphics. Participants need word processing skills.
Sat., December 19, 1-3 p.m.

* Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

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Get to Work! Computer Lab for Job Seekers

Unemployed? Update your resume, file for unemployment, or apply for your dream job in this special computer lab just for job seekers. Limited technical support provided. Space is limited so come early!
Mondays, noon-3 p.m.
Fridays, noon-3 p.m. (except December 25)

Computer Lab
Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon (except December 26)

Some of the events at the Hollywood Library – October 2009
www.multcolib.org/events – 503.988.5391

For Adults:

Walking with Ramona
Join Portland walking author Laura O. Foster on a tour back in time, to the 1950s world of Ramona Quimby and friends. Explore the Northeast Portland landscape that inspired Beverly Cleary’s best-selling children’s books. Foster is the author of Portland Hill Walks and Portland City Walks and the editor of Metro’s Walk There! This program is made possible by The Library Foundation, with support from The Kinsman Foundation.
Wed., October 21, 10:30am-noon

The Labyrinth: An Introduction
This program will begin with a brief introduction to the labyrinth, its history and uses. After receiving a few simple instructions, everyone will have an opportunity to walk a small classical labyrinth. Both beginners and experienced walkers are welcome. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Sun., October 25, 2-4 p.m.

Spooky Stories
Enjoy a show of chillers and thrillers told with ghoulish gusto by master storyteller Anne Rutherford. Anne mixes original and vintage horror tales with spooky songs to tingle your spine and tickle your funny bone.
Mon., October 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

COMPUTER CLASSES AND LABS

Get to Work! Computer Lab for Job Seekers
Unemployed? Update your resume, file for unemployment, or apply for your dream job in this special computer lab just for job seekers. Limited technical support provided. Space is limited so come early!
Mondays, noon-3 p.m.
Fridays, noon-3 p.m.

Computer Lab
Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon

For Families:

Starlight Special
Join the Hollywood Library on the last Tuesday of each month for a fun family program. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. October program:

Pans & Pots, Music for Tots
Cinda and Heather are quite talented at combining guitar, oboe, pennywhistle, harmonica and more, while babies to kindergartners and their parents help hold down the beat.
Tue., October 27, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

[ many other family and children's events - see the Events fliers in the library, or online at: www.multcolib.org/events/flyers.html ]