Happy Holidays from the Waverly Library!

Happy Holidays from Eastern Branch Library!

Happy Holidays from Western Branch Library!

Waverly High School Madrigal Singers to Perform

On Thursday, December 11, the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library main branch will host the Madrigal Singers of Waverly High School at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy some holiday favorites!

Annual Quilt Show

In celebration of the Jingle Bell Festival, a Quilt Show, will be held in the Community Meeting Room of the Main Library on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. If you would like to contribute a quilt to the show, simply bring your quilt to the Waverly Library, 207 N. Market St., Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20. Quilts will not be accepted for the show after 3:00p.m. on Thursday. Please bring only homemade quilts, not store-bought. Entry forms will be available at the front desk beginning November 17! The quilt show is open to the public.

Election Results

National Results



State of Ohio Results




For additional info, you can click on one of these links....

Chillicothe Gazette

Ohio Secretary of State

CNN

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Managing Winter Home Energy Bills

Winter Reconnect Order, Assistance Programs Provide help with Managing Home Energy Bills

Over the fall and winter months, the PUCO will be providing information to help consumers “Keep PACE with Winter Heating Bills.” By utilizing the four aspects of PACE – Preparation, Assistance Programs, Choice, and Energy Conservation – consumers can help keep their heating bills more manageable throughout the winter heating season.

Sometimes despite even our best preparation, it can be difficult to pay for winter heating bills. For these situations, there are state and federal assistance programs available to help pay for both natural gas and electric bills. By taking the time to research these assistance programs now, you will be better prepared to apply for and receive assistance if you need it this winter.

Winter Reconnect Order Assistance now Available

Each year, the PUCO issues the Winter Reconnect Order to allow customers who have had their heat disconnected or are faced with disconnection to pay $175 plus a reconnection fee of no more than $20 to have service restored or maintained. If you owe less than $175, you can prevent disconnection by just paying the amount owed. New for the 2008-09 winter heating season: Customers requesting new natural gas or electric service, who have no previous balance with their utility, may establish service using the winter reconnect order.

You can use the Winter Reconnect Order only once from now until April 15, 2009. There is no income requirement, but you will have to sign up for a payment plan.

Contact your natural gas or electric company to learn more using the Winter Reconnect Order to keep your service turned on. More information is available on the PUCO Web site.

Additional Assistance Programs for Qualifying Households

Percentage of Income Payment Plan

The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) allows eligible customers to pay a certain percentage of their monthly income for utility services, making the payments more affordable. If you are eligible for PIPP, you will pay 10 percent of your income for your primary heating source and 5 percent for your secondary heating source during the winter heating season.

To qualify for PIPP, you must:

· Apply for all energy assistance that you are eligible for; and

· Have a gross yearly household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level.

To sign up for PIPP, contact your gas or electric company. More information is available on the PUCO Web site.

Home Energy Assistance Program

The Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as HEAP, is a federal program administered by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD). Through HEAP, you can receive a one-time assistance payment based on your usage to help pay for heating bills.

Any customer who meets the income guidelines is eligible to apply for HEAP. You can find HEAP applications at local Community Action Agencies, post offices, and libraries throughout the state. Keep in mind that each household should only mail one HEAP application per winter heating season. For more information about HEAP, contact the Ohio Department of Development.

Winter Crisis Program

The Winter Crisis Program is a special component of HEAP that provides assistance to eligible households that are disconnected or being threatened with heating disconnection. This program is administered by local Community Action Agencies, and you should contact your local Community Action Agency for more information about the program.

HeatShare Program

The HeatShare program is administered by the Salvation Army throughout Ohio to help households who qualify pay for natural gas bills. The program runs from January through May, or until the funds run out. Each natural gas company may have different eligibility requirements for the HeatShare program, so you should contact your local Salvation Army for more information.

Home Weatherization Assistance Program

The Home Weatherization Assistance Program provides education and funding to help low-income households conserve energy and lower their monthly bills. Through this program, you may qualify for services such as insulation, air leakage reduction, heating system repairs or replacements, and health and safety testing. For more information about this program, contact the Ohio Energy Office.

Assistance Regardless of Income

If you don’t financially qualify for utility assistance programs, there are other payment arrangements available with no income requirements to help households manage heating costs.

Budget Billing

While budget billing may not provide monetary assistance, this program helps you manage energy costs by spreading out the cost of your energy usage over a 12-month period. This way, you pay a set amount each month of the year instead of facing higher bills during the winter months. To learn more or sign up for budget billing, contact your utility company.

Create Your Own Christmas Cards or Scrapbook Pages!

Come create your choice of 6x6 Christmas themed scrapbook pages, or Christmas cards. This creative and fun class will be held at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library Main Branch, located at 207 N. Market Street, Waverly on Monday, November 10th. The class will begin at 5:30p.m.

You will be shown how to convert a Simply Scrapin' Kit into these creative projects. Great for gift-giving or keeping for yourself! No need to bring photos to the class. You'll simply create the pages, and slip your pictures in at home. Chrystal Amato, Independent STAMPIN' UP! Demonstrator, will be your class instructor for the evening. Please bring your choice of adhesive for project completion. No experience needed. This class is for ages 12 and up. To reserve your spot, simply contact the library no later than Monday, November 3rd. When reserving your spot, please specify your class preference (cards vs. scrapbook pages). Class size limited to the first 8 that respond.

To register for the program, please call 947-4921 and ask for the Reference Desk.

Paranormal Researcher Neal Parks to Speak

Are you interested in the unknown? Spirits, hauntings, UFOs, angels… things beyond this realm? Come hear Parks speak about his experiences with the paranormal, learn about devices he uses to research paranormal activity, such as Electromagnetic field meters and Electronic Voice Phenomenon, and have an opportunity to have your questions about the supernatural answered.

Tuesday, October 21
6:00p.m.
Main Library
in the Community Meeting Room.
No registration required.

Author Saundra Crum Akers

Interested in books set in the southern part of Ohio? Saundra Crum Akers’ books are. Tempest Rider, an Appalachian mystery is set in Peebles Ohio, Spooked is set in Waverly, The Smelly Man is set in Bainbridge, Guilty is set in Circleville, and her most recent book and the main topic of her presentation, Manifesting Destiny, is set in Washington Court House.

Monday, October 20, 2008
6:30p.m
Main Library
207 North Market Street
in the Community Meeting Room.
No registration required.

Game Night Canceled on October 9th

Game night has been canceled next week, Thursday, October 9th...

But will return on Thursday, October 16th...

Banned Books Week 2008

"Closing Books Shuts Out Ideas"
Banned Books Week
September 27th - October 4th, 2008

Banned Books Week 2008 is the 27th annual celebration of the freedom to read. This freedom, not only to choose what we read, but also to select from a full array of possibilities.

To see Katie Couric talk about Banned Books Week, click here.

BOOK SALE!

The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library has scheduled a Book Sale in the Community Meeting Room of the Main Branch for Friday, October 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library is located at 207 N. Market Street, Waverly. All proceeds will benefit the library. Items to be sold include adult, young adult, juvenile, and children’s fiction and nonfiction books, as well as videos, cd’s and magazines and other items. Be sure to check out the great buys and support your local library!

Game Nights and Rock Band

We will be continuing to hold game nights on Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, for kids of all ages.  

Our game nights so far have been a great success! Attendance has been steadily increasing, and last week we had 15 people attend! And we've been having a blast with Rock Band. 

So, now we'll have the Wii set up with 4 controllers and Rock Band set up on the PS2 at a separate station, with ability to play drums, guitar, bass, and/or sing. This game also supports up to 4 players at once...

Read for the Gold

Thanks to everyone that helped with the race this year! The weather was cool and just perfect for the event.  Here are a few pictures.

Runners Start

 

Walkers Start

  

Top Runners 

Top Walker

5K Run / 3K Walk Fundraiser Event

The Read For the GOLD! Fundraiser race will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The 5K Run and 3K Walk will be held rain or shine in Bristol Village, beginning at the Activity Center, located at 625 5th Street, Waverly. Registration and check-in begin at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $15. Registrants who sign up are ensured a t-shirt commemorating the event. Race registration sheets may be picked up at the Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, and Western library branches, and also at the Bristol Village Activity Center. You may also download a form off www.pike.lib.oh.us, or register the day of the race. Everyone is encouraged to participate by entering, or by coming down and cheering on those who will be competing!
For more information, contact Jennifer Wright at the library at 947-4921.

Eastern Library Closing for Construction

Due to construction, the Eastern Branch of the library will be CLOSED from Friday, August 22nd through Labor Day, Monday, September 1st, 2008. Plans are to re-open on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Food for Fines Week @ the Library

You can help the Pike County Outreach Council Food Pantry by "paying" your library fines with nonperishable food items at any branch of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library, during the week of the Pike County Fair.  July 28th through August 2nd is "Food for Fines" week at the library.  Simply bring in one nonperishable food item for up to $5 in library card fees, and your fees will be waived.

For example, if you owe $12.95 in fines, a donation of 3 nonperishable items will cover your fines. In addition, any fees accrued on items returned late during that week will be removed when you bring in items for the pantry. The library reserves the right to reject donated items that are damaged, dented, expired, etc...

The Pike County Outreach Council Food Pantry helps to feed hundreds of families in the area throughout the year.  The summer months are a particularly necessary time of year for donations.  According to an Outreach Council volunteer, right now the pantry has a distinct need for canned fruit, noodles, dried beans (navy or pinto), and soups (other than tomato).

Your donation at any branch of the library during fair week will help many people.  Click here for our locations.  Please call (740) 947-4921 or email us at gawref@oplin.org if you have any questions about this or any other library service. 

Columbus Zoo Visits

 The Columbus Zoo made its annual visit to Pike County, Wednesday, July 9th, courtesy of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library and the Pike County YMCA.  For the first time, the event took place in the YMCA gymnasium, which provided much needed extra space.  The visit is also made possible by a generous donation from the First National Bank.


 The bleachers were packed to capacity, as zoo keeper Keith Hornsby educated everyone about a variety of our friends from the animal kingdom, including a dingo, a flamingo, cockroaches, a cane toad, a legless lizard, a bearcat, an armadillo, and even a young leopard.

Wiggly Fun

On Wednesday, June 18th, Sarah Anderson visited the Waverly branch of the library to educate kids about Worm Farms and their importance in composting. The kids had a chance to hold the worms and learn all about the important job they do.




The earthworm species most often used are Red Wigglers or Red Earthworms. These species are commonly found in organic rich soils throughout Europe and North America and especially prefer the special conditions in rotting vegetation, compost, and manure piles. Composting worms are available from nursery mail-order suppliers or fishing shops where they are sold as bait.

Library 5K Fundraiser Race

Download Registration Form

The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library's Read for the Gold! fundraiser race will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. The 5K Run and 3K Walk will be held, rain or shine, in Bristol Village, beginning at the Activity Center, located at 625 5th Street, Waverly.

Registration and check-in begin at 7:30 am, with the race beginning promptly at 8:30 am. The registration fee is $10 if registered on or before August 8th, $15 if registered after August 8th. Participants are ensured a t-shirt commemorating the event. Race registration sheets may be picked up at the Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, and Western library branches or click here to download a registration form. You may also register the day of the race.

The course is flat and shady through beautiful Bristol Village. Participants compete on a combination of asphalt and concrete course.Everyone is encouraged to participate, whether you compete or cheer on the participants!

The mission of the library is to encourage community members to read throughout the year. This race is a fun way to raise funds to continue our endeavor of promoting literacy within our community. And you can help support our library by registering for our race! For more information, contact Jennifer Wright at the library at 947-4921.

Download Registration Form

Ventriloquist Visits Public Library

Mark Wade paid a visit to the Waverly branch of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library on Monday. For dates and times of upcoming programs, click on our calendar of events.

Ronald McDonald Comes to the Library

Summer Reading kicked off last week with a visit from Ronald McDonald...







Check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming programs.

Game Night

We held our first game night on Thursday, and everyone had a great time! We're doing it again this upcoming Thursday, June 19th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This time we'll be having free donuts, courtesy of Tim Horton's in Waverly!

Library to Welcome Lois Lambert

Former local resident Lois Lambert, author of HEROES OF THE WESTERN THEATER: Thirty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer infantry, 2008, will be at the Main library on Monday, June 30^th at 6:00p.m. to discuss and sign her book

The majority of the men of the Thirty-third Ohio were not professional soldiers and were recruited from the south-central Ohio counties of Ross, Pike, Adams and Scioto. They embraced into their brotherhood, men from all quarters of the state to fill the required quotas and answer their president’s call. They were the men of the Thirty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and they were heroes.

Much of the story of this regiment is told through several collections of letters and diaries which provide the soldiers’ views of their day to day activities, as well as stirring descriptions of their many trials by fire.

Lois Lambert is a retired high school teacher of history, anthropology, and Advanced Placement Government. She is also the former coordinator of education at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. Ms. Lambert has done extensive genealogy research and is a member of First Families of Ohio and The Society of Civil War Families in Ohio. She also wrote “91^st Ohio Volunteer Infantry”.

After the program, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the books. The main library is located at 207 N. Market Street, Waverly. Please call the library at 947-4921 with any questions about this program or any other library activity or service. Registration is not required.

Wii Got Game @ The Library

The Main Branch of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in Waverly will be hosting Game Nights this summer. The first one will be this Thursday, June 12th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, downstairs in the community meeting room. Don't miss your chance to play our brand new Nintendo Wii!!

2008 Summer Reading Programs

All branches of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library will again hold Summer Reading Programs (SRP) for children, teens, and adults. This year’s theme for the children’s SRP is Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library (for kids grades pre-school through 8^th grade). The teen theme is Metamorphosis @ Your Library (for young adults ages 13-17) and the adults’ theme is Pollinate your Mind @ Your Library (for ages 18+). So whatever age you are, join the library’s reading program for great fun and prizes!

Registration for the programs begins on Monday, June 9^th. The programs will run six weeks, beginning Monday, June 9^th and ending Saturday, July 19^th. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete the program! And during the summer reading program, the libraries will have visits from the Columbus Zoo (to be held at the YMCA), magicians, the OSU Extension office, and many others! Remember, the library where you register is where you must record the books you’ve read. For more information about the summer reading program or any other library service, contact the Waverly Library at 947-4921, the Piketon Library at 289-3064, the Eastern Library at 226-4408, or the Western Library at 493-1745.

Check our Calendar of Events for more information for dates and times of programs...

Eastern Branch Library Expansion Begins

The Expansion of the Eastern Branch Library has officially begun with the removal of plants from the construction area. Milford Construction the general contractor is also scheduled to start work this week, which possibly will be affected by the rain. The Library will remain open during the expansion, with only intermittent interruptions to our regular services and hours.

OSU Extension Program Rescheduled

The OSU Extension program scheduled for this evening, Monday, May 12th has been rescheduled for next Monday, May 19th. On May 19th, Sherry Williams will present a variety of salad ideas and some tasty samples. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Mozilla Firefox

Our public computers are now equipped with the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser! Enjoy a better browsing experience - tabbed browsing, faster page loads, and less annoying ads than Internet Explorer! You will still be able to use Internet Explorer, but we are happy to offer more choices to our patrons. Try the award-winning Firefox Web Browser today!

You can download Firefox at home by clicking here.

Local Author to Hold Book Signing at Public Library

Local author William (Bro. Bill) Moore, author of "Living Well, Dying Well, How to Leave a Lasting Legacy," will hold a book signing at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library Main Branch, located at 207 North Market Street, Waverly, on Saturday, May 10th at 2:00 pm. "Living Well, Dying Well" is about human mortality and living a Spirit-filled productive life.

Mr. Moore was educated at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in elementary education. Subsequently, he graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s degree in Christian education.

Mr. Moore's first book, "Interrupted Lives, When Cancer or Other Major Tragedy Permanently Interrupts Your Life," was born out of a tragic bout with cancer and the struggle to regain a useful, productive life.

Upcoming Programs

Sherry Williams of the OSU Extension office will be at the Main Library on Monday, May 12th presenting a program about various salads and their nutritional value. In addition, she will be at the Main Library on Monday, June 16th presenting a program about different kinds of smoothies and sharing their nutritional value as well. Both programs will begin at 6:30p.m. and will be held in the Community Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.

National Library Week

Come celebrate National Library Week with us, April 13th - 19th. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.

We do our very best to provide you with information and entertainment, even if you ask us questions like these:

Eastern Easter Party

Tuesday, March 18th, we at Eastern had our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party. Even though it rained, we had our hunt in the stacks in the library, and the children were so excited that we didn't have to cancel. We had children of all ages, from babies to 9 years olds finding eggs. The party was fun, with all the goodies and treats.

Weather Closing

Due to the winter storm the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Friday March 7th and will remain closed on Saturday March 8th.

Seuss Celebration Week at Western Branch Library

Western branch library began its Seuss Celebration Week on Monday, March 3rd, in honor of the birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). It will continue through next Monday, March 10th, culminating in a Dr. Seuss themed party for storytime.

Yesterday was Mixed Up Monday: Everyone wore mixed up clothing...shirts inside out and backwards, etc..

Top Hat Tuesday, March 4th: Making red and white striped hats and bows.

Wacky Wednesday, March 5th: Wear silly socks.

Theodore Thursday, March 6th: Learn about Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss).

Funny Food Friday, March 7th: Focus on the book "Green Eggs and Ham."

Monday, March 10th, 6:30 pm: Dr. Seuss Party/Storytime

Stop by the Western Branch Library and help us celebrate one of the greatest children's authors that ever lived...and to get silly in his honor!

Don't Forget to Vote!

Remember to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th...

Polling stations will be open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.

Don't take this opportunity for granted! Make your voice heard!

Here's a link to information about this primary election.

For more detailed information, the Pike County Board of Elections can be reached at phone number (740) 947-2039.

Economic Stimulus

Update 2: You can check the status of your stimulus payment on the IRS website by clicking here.

Update: If you don't normally file taxes, but believe you are eligible for the stimulus payment, you can get a packet containing all of the necessary forms and information by clicking on the following link:

Package 1040A-3


Click here for information specifically pertaining to Seniors and Retirees.

Click here to see answers to Frequently Asked Questions about stimulus payments.

From the IRS:

WASHINGTON — More than 130 million American households will begin receiving Internal Revenue Service letters next week reminding them to file a 2007 tax return in order to receive a 2008 economic stimulus payment.

The mailings by the IRS will begin the first week in March and continue throughout the month. The informational notice, titled Economic Stimulus Payment Notice, alerts people that they may be eligible for a one-time stimulus payment of up to $600 ($1,200 married filing jointly) starting in May. There also is a $300 per child payment for qualifying children younger than 17.

“This special letters remind people that they won’t need to do anything more than file a 2007 tax return in order to put the stimulus payment process in motion,” Acting IRS Commissioner Linda Stiff said.

The notice is informational and does not seek any financial information. The main mailings, which will take place in three weekly batches, will go to taxpayers who filed a tax return last year.

“To receive a payment in 2008, individuals who qualify will not have to do anything more than file a 2007 tax return. The IRS will determine eligibility, figure the amount and send the payment,” the notice states. “This payment should not be confused with any 2007 income tax refund that is owed to you by the federal government. Income tax refunds for 2007 will be made separately from this one-time payment.”

However, some people must take an extra step this year to receive a stimulus payment. In late March, the IRS will send a special mailing to certain recipients of Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits. Generally, those benefits are nontaxable and recipients do not file tax returns. In order to receive a stimulus payment, people in this group need to file a tax return if they have at least $3,000 from a combination of certain Social Security benefits, Veterans benefits and earned income. The minimum stimulus payment for these people is $300 ($600 for married filing jointly).

The IRS has created a sample of Form 1040A with information on how to fill out a few lines that will enable eligible people who do not normally file a tax return to receive the stimulus payment.

Digital TV Transition Information

If you or someone you know still relies on "rabbit ears" or rooftop antennas for TV broadcasts, information is available about the digital TV transition that's happening in February of 2009. If you don't take the necessary steps, you will no longer be able to receive television broadcasts. Those with cable and satellite will not be affected.

Click here for more information...

Governor Announces Free Income Tax Assistance Available Through the Ohio Benefit Bank

Columbus, Ohio - Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced today that the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has launched a statewide effort to provide free federal and Ohio income tax return assistance to Ohioans with household incomes below $54,000 per year.

The assistance is offered through The Ohio Benefit Bank - a free service that provides help for low and moderate-income Ohioans to claim tax credits and other work support benefits.

"Completing a tax return can often be a complex and time-consuming process. That's why I encourage Ohioans who need assistance to take advantage of the Benefit Bank's tax preparaion services," Strickland said. "Benefit Bank counselors stand ready to help families with their taxes as well as determine their potential eligibility for additional benefits."

Ohio Benefit Bank is offered through a public-private partnership between the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks and more than 400 faith-based, non-profit, governmental and private-sector partners.

Trained counselors are currently staffing more than 120 Benefit Bank sites and clinics across the state to help prepare and file federal and Ohio income tax returns at no cost to eligible Ohioans. Free income tax assistance is also available through an online, self-service program at www.OBB.Ohio.Gov. Ohio public libraries are also partnering with the Benefit Bank to provide internet access and encourage individuals to utilize the online program.

Ohioans can also check potential eligibility for other work support benefits such as health care coverage, home energy assistance, child care subsidies and food stamps at Benefit Banks sites and clinics or online.

To identify tax assistance services available in local communities or to get additional information on the Benefit Bank, please call 1-800-648-1176 or visit www.OBB.Ohio.Gov.

In less than 18 months of operations, the Benefit Bank has helped more than 7,500 Ohioans claim more than $9 million in tax credits and other work supports.

However, more than $1.6 billion dollars in tax credits and other supports go unclaimed by eligible Ohioans who do not apply. More than 95 percent of these unclaimed funds are federal dollars. This includes more than 165,000 Ohioans who do not claim the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Upcoming Main Library Events

Monday, February 25
OSU Extension
Peanut Butter Possibilities
6:30p.m.

Monday, March 10
OSU Extension
Eggscellent Ideas
6:30p.m.

Saturday, April 12
Author Charles Lux
Presentation & Book Signing
2:00p.m.

Soup Scoop

Sherry Williams of the OSU Extension Office will offer a program about soup and provide many tasty recipes...and samples too!

The program will take place on Thursday, January 24^th at 1:00p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Main Library, located at 207 N. Market Street in Waverly. Registration is not required.

Computer Classes

The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library will again be holding computer classes. Basics of Computers classes will be offered and will teach, among other things, turning the computer on and off, using the keyboard and the mouse, and opening and closing programs. This class is for the absolute computer beginner.

In addition, the library will be holding an Internet class. The requirement for this class is a basic knowledge of using the computer, keyboard, and mouse, and opening and closing programs. If you do not possess these basic skills, you will need to start with the “Basics of Computers” class.

An E-mail class will also be available. As with the “Internet” class, the requirement for this class is a basic knowledge of using the computer, keyboard, and mouse, and opening and closing programs. In addition to these requirements, you must also have basic internet skills. If you do not possess these basic skills, you will need to start with the “Basics of Computers” class and/or “Internet” class as appropriate.

All classes are FREE and will be held at the Main Library located at 207 N. Market Street, Waverly. The classes are approximately two hours long, beginning at 5:30p.m. Registration is required for all computer classes, as seating is limited. To register for computer classes, please call the library at 947-4921 and ask for the Reference Desk. Class dates are listed below:

Basics of Computers – Thursday, January 24^th & Thursday, February 14th

Internet - Thursday, January 31^st & Wednesday, February 20^th

Email - Thursday, February 7^th & Thursday, February 28^th

We will be continuing to offer computer classes throughout the year. Future dates will be announced as they are scheduled.