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Valentine's Ball Tickets
Family Literacy Symposium
Children's Programs
Computer Classes
Learn It @ Your Library: Get Organized
Mother/Daughter book Club
Upcoming Events








January 24, 31: PowerPoint I and II

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Valentine's Ball
It may seem a little soon, but tickets for the Library's annual Valentine's Ball go on sale beginning January 24 at 9:00 am. This event sold out last year, so be sure to get your tickets early!

 

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Provo Library Newsletter
January 2013
 
Saturday, January 19 | 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm | Ballroom

Author Brunch with Shannon Hale
10:00 - 11:00 am  |  $20 per ticket 
Tickets are limited and will be available for purchase on Wednesday, January 2 at the Adult Reference Desk, 801-852-6661. Each guest will receive a copy of Shannon's new book, Palace of Stone, as well as brunch and an opportunity to visit with Shannon! 

 

Main Event with Keynote by Shannon Hale
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm 
FREE event tickets available at the Adult Reference Desk, 801-852-6661 beginning Wednesday, January 2. Join us for an afternoon discussing literacy in the home, including breakout sessions highlighting the great books of 2012 and a special panel with Shannon Hale discussing the best books for families to read together.

Children's Programs

After a break for the holidays, all your favorite weekly children's programs will return, beginning Wednesday, January 2:
  • Preschool Time
  • Toddler Time
  • Library Kids (Junior and Senior)
  • Book Babies
  • Spanish Story Time
  • Monday Night Story Time
  • Make and Take Crafts
Computer Classes

 

Computer Basics

Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30

7:00 pm

Computación Básica

Sábado, Enero 5, 12, 19, y 26 

10:00 am 

Computer Lab 

  • Introduction to Computers
  • Introduction to Files and Folders
  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Personalizing Your Internet Browser
Tuesday, January 15
7:00 pm
Computer Lab

 

An introduction to downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.

 

Thursday, January 24 & 31
7:00 pm
Computer Lab

 

Learn the basics, from creating a new presentation to adding images, transitions, and animation. 

 

Free classes offered each month; no registration required.

 

Learn It @ Your Library:
Get Organized
 
Thursday, January 17
7:00 pm
Room #201 
  • Learn eight simple steps for creating the calm you deserve.
  • Learn how to make time and room for what is important.
  • Learn how to create a lasting organization system in your residence or small business.

Class taught by Vicki Winterton, a professional organizer.

 

Mother/Daughter Book Club
 

Tuesday, January 29

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Children's Story Room, #117

 

Reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

by Robert C. O'Brien 

 

Mothers and daughters will discuss the book they have read together. Fun crafts and light refreshments are included.

Participants must pre-register with a Provo or registered Orem library card, beginning the first of each month by calling the Children's Desk at 801-852-6682.

 

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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