Press releases from the Pleasant Hill Library

Free Computer Classes at the Library in January

Internet Basics Class,   Thurs,  Jan 6, 2011  2-4 pm

Pleasant Hill Library will be offering a free class on Thursday, Jan 6 from 2-4 pm on the basics of using the Internet.  Students will gain a basic understanding of the Internet, learn about web browsers and how to navigate one.  You'll locate things on the internet using a search engine, a website, a URL address and the toolbar.  Class is limited to 10 people and registration is required.  You can register by calling the library at 438-0200 or register online at www.dakotacounty.us/library.  Registration begins on  Dec 24.

MS Word Class  -  Thurs, Jan 20, 2011 2-4 pm

Pleasant Hill Library will be offering a free computer class on learning the word processing program, Microsoft Word on Thursday, Jan 20, from 2-4 pm.  Learn the basic features of MS Word and create a document using many of the software features.  Learn to format, set margins and save your document.  Class is limited to 10 people and registration is required.  You can register by calling the library at 438-0200 or register online at www.dakotacounty.us/library.  Registration begins on  Thurs, Jan 6.

Plan Now to make Greeting Cards At the Library

Children age 2 to 12 years old are invited to the Pleasant Hill Library on Wednesday, December 22 for a morning filled with fun and greeting card making!  The event will take place in the meeting room.  There is no charge for the event and no registration is required.  All materials will be provided by the library.  For more information, call the library at 651-438-0200.

                                                                 

Get Artsy For the New Year at the Library

The Pleasant Hill Library is hosting another day of Art Attack! on Wednesday, December 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  in the Children's area of the library.  Children of all ages are invited to join in the creativity any time throughout the day.  The library will provide the art supplies.  Children may select a number of projects to create and bring home, including; flip books, book marks, story books, memory books and book buddy faces and a selection of crafts geared ring in the New Year.  There is no charge for Art Attack! and registration is not required.  For more information, call the library at 651-438-0200.

                                                 

Family Heirloom Cookbook Program  at the Library

 

Heirloom Cookbooks with Michael John Lerma - 

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 2-3:30 pm

Writing an heirloom cookbook is an excellent way to preserve your family heritage of food and gathering.   Once completed, you can give it as a gift, create an organizational fundraiser, or try and publish it.  Chef, Author and TV Personality John Michael Lerma will share the secrets of creating your own heritage cookbook.  This free program will be held on Saturday, Jan 15 from 2-3:30 pm at Pleasant Hill Library.  Registration is required and is limited to 20 participants.  To register, call the library at 651-438-0200, or register on the Dakota County Library  website www.dakotacounty.us/library.