St Francis Public Library

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 06:52 AM

Knitting Basics

Thursday, January 22, 2009

5:30 pm

St. Francis Public Library

Instructor Kim Ogle of "Ogle Designs" will teach a basic knitting class for those interested in learning to knit.
It's a good refresher class too! Each participant should bring a light-colored skein of medium worsted weight yarn and Kim will supply the knitting needles

Limit of 20

Free

United States, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:08 AM

Knit Beaded Wristers

Thursday, January 29, 2009

5:30 pm

Instructor Kim Ogle of "Ogle Designs" will give instructions on knitting beaded wristers

Participants should know how to knit and purl or at least have taken a basic knitting class

Need to bring four #5 double pointed needles, preferably wooden

Kits containing beads, pattern and yarn will be provided

Register in person at the library no later than January 26

Limit of 20

$15.00 material fee

United States, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:27 AM

Cooking Demonstration

Saturday, January 31, 2009

1:00-2:00 pm

Join Pam Szutkowski, Executive Director of Pampered Chef for a cooking demonstration

Samples to taste will be provided

Free

United States, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:40 AM

Senior Tax Tips

Saturday, January 31, 2009

9:30-10:30 am

It's tax time again! Looking for suggestions on making tax options work in your favor?

A representative H&R Block will offer helpful tips in such areas as Homestead eligibility, stimulus information and retirement income options

Although H&R Block is not available to prepare taxes, please bring your questions

Limit of 20. Register: In person at the St. Francis Library or by phone at 481-7323

Free

United States, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:41 AM

Beginners Microsoft Word

Monday, January 19, 2009 through Wednesday, January 21, 2009

8:30-10:00 am

Beginning steps to learning word-processing through Microsoft Word

The skills covered in this course include ~ entering, formatting and aligning text, opening, saving and printing documents, spell checking, inserting, cutting, copying and pasting text/objects into documents

Instructor is Jill Ochoa, owner of Mouse Bytez

This is a two day session

$5.00.

4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:42 AM

Ebay for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2009 through Wednesday, January 28, 2009

8:30-10:00 am

Learn how to set up an account as well as shop for or sell items on Ebay

Instructor is Jill Ochoa, owner of Mouse Bytez

This is a two day session

$5.00

4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:46 AM

What's on the World Wide Web

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 through Tuesday, February 17, 2009

6:30-8:00 pm

Learn about the World Wide Web, search engines, key words and keeping your personal information safe

Instructed by Eric Eberhardy

This class is a collaboration of St. Francis Library and the Family Life Center

$15.00

4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:47 AM

Quilting Bees

Monday, January 19, 2009 through Monday, February 23, 2009

6:00-8:00 pm

Learn techniques in sewing / relaxing, cutting / chatting, finishing / sharing a unique hand-made lap quilt

A time honored tradition

All materials will be provided

For ages 14 & up

$5.00 material fee

United States, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-17-2009, 08:48 AM

Conversation Class for English as a Second Language Speaker

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 through Tuesday, February 24, 2009

6 - 8 pm

Series of 6 classes for English as a Second Language Speakers to practice their English for different "life situations".

Limit of 10 participants

Free

St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-30-2009, 04:29 AM

Tye-Dye T-Shirts

Saturday, February 7, 2009

1:00-2:00 pm

Listen to a short presentation about tips and techniques for making a tie-dye t-shirt, then try making one yourself to take home

All materials, including shirt, will be provided. (Give your shirt size when registering.)

13 & under must be accompanied by an adult

Register in person at the library no later than February 2

Material fee and shirt size required at time of registration

$5.00 material fee

St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-30-2009, 04:54 AM

Dancing with Depression

Thursday, February 12, 2009

6:30-8:00 pm

Clara Wang, OSF, MS, RN, will discuss the causes and symptoms of depression

How to face the feelings you have when you are depressed

She will also explain how your beliefs and values will help you cope

For ages 16 and up

Register:In person at the library or by phone at 481-7323 no later than February 10

Free

St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-31-2009, 01:23 PM

Computer Basics

Monday, February 2, 2009 through Wednesday, February 4, 2009

8:30-10:00 am

Never used a computer before?

Learn computer basics including using a mouse and keyboard, working with Windows and basic computer terminology

Instructor is Jill Ochoa, owner of Mouse Bytez

This is a two day session

$5.00

4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 01-31-2009, 01:26 PM

Internet Basics

Monday, February 9, 2009 through Wednesday, February 11, 2009

8:30-10:00 am

Feeling left behind on the Information Superhighway?

Learn about the Internet and World Wide Web, how to navigate a Web browser, explore the Milwaukee Public Library Website, find information and print Web pages

Instructor is Jill Ochoa, owner of Mouse Bytez

This is a two day session

$5.00. 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 02-07-2009, 04:16 AM

Spa Evening

Thursday, February 26, 2009

6:30-8:00 pm

Reflexology is a unique method of massage that relieves tension and discomfort through the application of finger pressure, especially to the feet

Instructor is Susan Lorentzen will inform us about this method and soothe us with aromatherapy as well

For ages 16 and up

Register: In person at the library or by phone at 481-7323 no later than February 14. Limit of 15

Free

St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 02-07-2009, 04:54 AM

Beginners Microsoft Word

Monday, February 16, 2009 through Wednesday, February 18, 2009

8:30-10:00 am

Beginning steps to learning word-processing through Microsoft Word

The skills covered in this course include: entering, formatting and aligning text, opening, saving and printing documents, spell checking, inserting, cutting, copying and pasting text/objects into documents

Instructor is Jill Ochoa, owner of Mouse Bytez

This is a two day session

$5.00

4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis

CarolsCritterCare · 02-07-2009, 05:16 AM

Ebay for Beginners

Monday, February 23, 2009 through Wednesday, February 25, 2009

8:30-10:00 am

Learn how to set up an account as well as shop for or sell items on Ebay

Instructor is Jill Ochoa, owner of Mouse Bytez

This is a two day session

$5.00. 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis