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2012-10-18Rapides Parish Library continues its Big Read program in celebration of THE THINGS THEY CARRIED by Tim O’Brien with four book discussions. These discussion groups will be led by Dr. Kevin Ells of LSU-A. Three will be held at Westside Regional Library, located at 5416 Provine Place in Alexandria: on October 18, 2012, 6:30-8:00 p.m.; October 27, 2012, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; and November 8, 2012, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Storytime at Gunter10:30 - 11:15: Storytime at Gunter

Toddler Time at Westside Regional10:00 : Toddler Time at Westside Regional

Boyce Storytime11AM : Boyce Storytime

Storytime at McDonald10:00 - 10:45 : Storytime at McDonald

McDonald Branch Library Babies9:30 AM - 10 AM: Baby specific programming

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Files and Folders Boyce Branch10:00 - 12:00: Files and Folders Boyce Branch

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Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime11 AM: Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime

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Storytime at Westside Regional10:00 : Storytime at Westside Regional

Storytime at Johnson11:00 - 11:30 : Storytime at Johnson

Beginning Windows Main Library9:00 - 11:00: Beginning Windows—a basic course demonstrating computer fundamentals, terminology, and using the mouse.

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Storytime at Main10:00 : Storytime at Main

Storytime at Martin10:00 - 10:30 : Storytime at Martin

Storytime at Robertson10:30 : Storytime at Robertson

Microsoft Power Point King Branch10:00 - 12:00: Learn the basics for using MS PowerPoint and create a simple presentation that can include text, graphics, animation, and pictures.

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2012-10-18Rapides Parish Library continues its Big Read program in celebration of THE THINGS THEY CARRIED by Tim O’Brien with four book discussions. These discussion groups will be led by Dr. Kevin Ells of LSU-A. Three will be held at Westside Regional Library, located at 5416 Provine Place in Alexandria: on October 18, 2012, 6:30-8:00 p.m.; October 27, 2012, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; and November 8, 2012, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Storytime at Gunter10:30 - 11:15: Storytime at Gunter

Toddler Time at Westside Regional10:00 : Toddler Time at Westside Regional

Boyce Storytime11AM : Boyce Storytime

Storytime at McDonald10:00 - 10:45 : Storytime at McDonald

McDonald Branch Library Babies9:30 AM - 10 AM: Baby specific programming

Searching the Internet Main Library9:00 - 11:00: Learn basic web navigation skills using Internet Explorer while visiting several useful websites.

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Computer Basics Securing Your Home Computer Westside Regional Library9:00 - 17:00: Computer Basics Securing Your Home Computer Westside Regional Library

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Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime11 AM: Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime

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Storytime at Westside Regional10:00 : Storytime at Westside Regional

Storytime at Johnson11:00 - 11:30 : Storytime at Johnson

Beginning Microsoft Word 2007 Main Library9:00 - 11:00: Covers the basic functions of the Office button and the Ribbon environment. Create a simple document and learn how to cut, copy & paste, spell check, format fonts, and colors, etc.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 Westside Regional Library10:00 - 12:00: In this second level of Microsoft Excel we’ll take a look at a few intermediate functions of a spreadsheet including shortcuts and extras that make using Excel easier

Got a Minute? Gunter Branch9:00 - 6:00: Learn how to make a quick Craft at the Gunter Branch

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Storytime at Main10:00 : Storytime at Main

Storytime at Martin10:00 - 10:30 : Storytime at Martin

Storytime at Robertson10:30 : Storytime at Robertson

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Storytime at Gunter10:30 - 11:15: Storytime at Gunter

Toddler Time at Westside Regional10:00 : Toddler Time at Westside Regional

Boyce Storytime11AM : Boyce Storytime

Storytime at McDonald10:00 - 10:45 : Storytime at McDonald

McDonald Branch Library Babies9:30 AM - 10 AM: Baby specific programming

Files and Folders Johnson Branch10:00 - 12:00: Learn how to better organize your computer files into folders and subfolders. Search and find your files more easily and with greater confidence.

Beginning Microsoft Excel 2007 Main Library9:00 - 11:00: Learn the basics for entering data, applying formulas, formatting and printing. Create a basic budget and learn techniques for embellishing your workbook to create professional-looking printed results.

Robertson Branch Craft Club18:00 - 19:00: Since this is our first craft club meeting, Terry and Mariann will be surveying guests, asking them what they would like to make or learn how to make. Ms. Thigpen is very talented, offering instruction on quilting, knitting, and crocheting, among other things. Ideas for crafts are welcome, and the floor will be open to anyone who would like to share his or her project.

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Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime11 AM: Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime

McDonald Branch: Hunger Games10:30 - 12:30: Come watch The Hunger Games at the McDonald Branch

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Storytime at Westside Regional10:00 : Storytime at Westside Regional

Storytime at Johnson11:00 - 11:30 : Storytime at Johnson

Computer Basics: Introducing Windows Westside Regional Library9:00 - 17:00: Computer Basics: Introducing Windows Westside Regional Library

Files and Folders Hineston Branch10:00 - 12:00: Learn how to better organize your computer files into folders and subfolders. Search and find your files more easily and with greater confidence.

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Storytime at Main10:00 : Storytime at Main

Storytime at Martin10:00 - 10:30 : Storytime at Martin

Storytime at Robertson10:30 : Storytime at Robertson

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Library ClosedClosed for Thanksgiving

Toddler Time at Westside Regional10:00 : Toddler Time at Westside Regional

Storytime at McDonald10:00 - 10:45 : Storytime at McDonald

McDonald Branch Library Babies9:30 AM - 10 AM: Baby specific programming

Closed for Thanksgiving: - 24:59: All Rapides Parish Library Locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime11 AM: Boyce Branch Saturday Storytime

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Storytime at Westside Regional10:00 : Storytime at Westside Regional

Storytime at Johnson11:00 - 11:30 : Storytime at Johnson

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Storytime at Main10:00 : Storytime at Main

Storytime at Martin10:00 - 10:30 : Storytime at Martin

Storytime at Robertson10:30 : Storytime at Robertson

Files and Folders J.W. McDonald Branch 10:00 - 12:00: Learn how to better organize your computer files into folders and subfolders. Search and find your files more easily and with greater confidence.

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Storytime at Gunter10:30 - 11:15: Storytime at Gunter

Toddler Time at Westside Regional10:00 : Toddler Time at Westside Regional

Boyce Storytime11AM : Boyce Storytime

Storytime at McDonald10:00 - 10:45 : Storytime at McDonald

McDonald Branch Library Babies9:30 AM - 10 AM: Baby specific programming

Files and Folders Robertson Branch8:00 - 10:00: Learn how to better organize your computer files into folders and subfolders. Search and find your files more easily and with greater confidence.

McDonald Branch Carseat Safety Program10:00 - 11:00: Dr. Glascock will show a short film on car seat installation and then address any questions the audience may have on Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 am in the meeting room of the McDonald Branch. Dr. Glascock will return on Saturday, December 1 to check old car seats and replace them with new free car seats if necessary. Customers must attend the seminar on Thursday to obtain a new car seat.

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