University Place Library To Host Computer Classes, Book Sales

People will find great buys and help support library services during upcoming used book sales.

Sales will offer a great variety of materials for all ages and interests, including hardback and paperback fiction and nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, reference books, audiobooks, music and movies. Residents donated used books, CDs and DVDs for the sale. Funds from the book sales will help the Friends sponsor events for children and adults as well as furnishings and other needs at the libraries.

, the sale is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 16, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 10.

Free computer classes

Discover a wealth of information and resources at free computer classes in November and December at Pierce County Library System.

Learn the basics of computers, email, the Internet as well as Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Word. Explore downloadable e-books, audiobooks and music at the library, and find resources for job searching, travel planning and conducting market research. Register for classes at a Pierce County Library or sign up on the Library’s online calendar @ www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.

Here is the schedule in University Place:

• Email for Beginners, Friday, Nov. 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Word 2007 for Beginners, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
• The Next Good Read, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Downloading Music, Thursday, Dec. 8, 4 – 6 p.m.
• Downloading E-Books and Audiobooks, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
• Job Search Resources, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4 – 6 p.m.
• Computers for Beginners, Thursday, Dec. 15, 6 – 7:30 p.m.