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Interior Design Class
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Teen Reads

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Children's Book Reviews

Includes reviews of children's books written by Provo Librarians. 

 

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Provo City Library Newsletter
August 2012 
 
Starting in September
ProvoREADS! Lois Lowry*
  

Program Launch Party

Monday, September 10

Library Ballroom

7:00 pm

 

Join the Library as we kick off a year-long celebration of the combined works of LOIS LOWRY, two-time Newbery Medalist and nationally best-selling author.

 

The ProvoREADS! Launch Party will feature giveaways, refreshments, and a special presentation by the Giver himself!

 

ProvoREADS! is a joint initiative involving the Provo City School District and the Provo City Library. The program is designed to promote literacy, to broaden and deepen an appreciation of reading, and to foster a sense of community by bringing people together to read a common book.

 

*Please note that Ms. Lowry's author event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm.

 

For more information, please call 801-852-7685.

 

Learn It @ Your Library Interior Design

Thursday, August 16

7:00 pm
Brimhall Room, #302

Class presented by Suzanne Hall, Interior Designer for The Alice Lane Home Collection.
  • Learn how to figure out what YOU love.
  • Learn how to incorporate what you love into your home.
  • The process...where to start!

Learn It @ Your Library is a series of free educational classes offered each month. Classes are free. No registration required.

 

Look sharp at school this fall by becoming familiar with all Provo City Library's

Homework Helps

 

Make studying easy with

  •  Online encyclopedias
  •  Magazine searches
  •  State and country report information
  •  Reading lists
  •  And much more

Check out the Research/Homework menu on our website or ask a librarian for more information, 801-852-6650.

 

Intermediate Excel I & II

Tuesday, August 14
Tuesday, August 21
7:00 pm
Computer Lab

Intermediate Excel I (August 14)

  • Manipulating Data and Tables
    • Creating tables
    • Sorting
    • Filtering

Intermediate Excel II (August 21)

  • Formatting and Graphics
    • Borders and shading
    • Charts
    • Graphics

Registration begins on Tuesday, August 7 at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk or by calling 801-852-7681.

 

These classes are intended for individuals who already have a basic knowledge of computers.

  

   

Congratulations to all who completed the Children's Summer Reading Program!

 

If you have not turned in your reading log yet you may still turn it in during August and receive prizes while supplies last.

 

There are no Children's programs in August. Children's programs resume September 4.

To learn more about any of these programs or services, visit our website at www.provolibrary.com or call 801-852-6650.
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