Winter 2011 Programs for Adults

Where ® appears, pre-registration is required. Contact the appropriate branch to confirm availability and deadlines. Programs subject to change. All library programs are free.

Computer Tutor Service ®
December 1 - February 29
All Lane Library locations
Make an appointment with a member of the Reference Team to learn about email accounts, computer basics, Internet basics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Ancestry.com. Register for a thirty-minute session by calling any Lane Library location.

Brain Food for Adults ®
Thursdays, December 1, January 26 & February 23
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Join us for an interesting discussion on a variety of non-fiction titles. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk after registering.
December 1 - Tangled Webs: How False Statements are Undermining America by James B. Stewart
January 26 - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
February 23 - The Emperor of all Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee

German Village Christmas Walk
Sunday, December 4, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Enjoy the beautifully decorated library during the German Village Christmas Walk. Hear the strains of old Christmas songs and more contemporary holiday tunes with the Clark & Jones Trio from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. and the Chris Comer Trio from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Children can get their faces painted from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

English Conversation Group
Mondays, December 5 - 19, January 2 - February 13
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Practice conversational English in a friendly, informal setting with others who are learning the language. Open to all adults learning English.

eBook Readers as a Gift: What Are the Options? ®
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton Lane Library)
Sunday, December 11, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Oxford Lane Library)
Looking to purchase an eBook Reader or considering one as a gift? Join this discussion on eReaders in general, features to consider and Q&A on the most popular eReaders. Some eReaders will be available for hands-on demonstrations.

Sunday Sounds
Sundays, December 11, January 8 & February 12
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing hour of music courtesy of the Friends of the Hamilton-Fairfield Lane Libraries.
December 11 - Chuck Wiggins (Fairfield Lane Library)
January 8 - The Cunningham Duo (Hamilton Lane Library)
February 12 - The Cunningham Duo (Fairfield Lane Library)

Conversations on Hamilton with Jim Blount
Tuesdays, December 13 & January 10
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Join local historian, Jim Blount, each month in a conversation about the colorful history of Hamilton and Butler County.
December 13 - A Butler County Christmas Carol: Why its Writer Left the County
January 10 - 1812, a Pivotal Year for Hamilton: A Forgotten Era in the City's History

Second Tuesday Night Book Club ®
Tuesdays, December 13, January 10 & February 14
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library
Join us for a discussion of thought-provoking fiction. Copies of the books are available at the Reference Desk after registering.
December 13 - Potluck! Bring a dish and your favorite Christmas tale.
January 10 - A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
February 14 - The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall

Positively Paranormal: The Book Club with Bite ®
Wednesdays, December 14, January 11 & February 8
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Vampires and shifters and seers, oh my! Join us for a spirited discussion of popular paranormal tales. Copies of the books are available at the Reference Desk after registering.
December 14 - Nocturne by Syrie James
January 11 - Home Improvement: Undead Edition edited by Charlaine Harris
February 8 - Kitty's Greatest Hits by Carrie Vaughn

Third Thursday Adult Book Club ®
Thursdays, December 15, January 19 & February 16
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of books. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk after registering.
December 15 - The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
January 19 - Emily Alone by Stuart O'Nan
February 16 - Book Club's Choice

Holiday Music with John Kogge
Saturday, December 17, 2:30 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Join us for some great holiday music!

eBooks 101 ®
Saturday, January 7, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton Lane Library)
Saturday, January 14, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Oxford Lane Library)
Learn all about using the library's free eBook service from one of our experts. Devices covered include eReaders, tablets and mobile devices. Get hands-on practice and information. Participants desiring hands-on practice should bring their own laptop, eReader or tablet with wi-fi access.

Romancing the Book
January 14 - February 14
Hamilton Lane Library
The celebration of romance returns! Participate in our reading event for a chance to win a basket of books and other treats, courtesy of the Friends. Stop by the library or visit www.lanepl.org for details.

Basic Excel ®
Saturday, January 14, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Learn your way around Microsoft Excel 2010. This introduction will teach you how to navigate the menus tabs and format basic documents.

Identity Theft: Don't Lose Your Self ®
Thursday, January 19, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Fairfield Police Officer Valentini will describe how criminals may access your identity and explain ways to prevent you from becoming a victim.

Intermediate Excel ®
Saturday, January 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Learn the intermediate uses of Excel 2010. This session will focus on going beyond the basics. Participants will create spreadsheets and work with formulas.

How to Take a Better Photograph ®
Saturday, January 28, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Donna Benkin Danoff will share her expertise on how to capture great photographs. She will instruct participants on how to apply picture composition rules that will increase the expressiveness of digital pictures.

Making Cake for Love's Sake ®
Saturday, February 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Experienced baker, Lori Horn, will give a step-by-step demonstration of how to make valentine cake pops.

Advanced Excel ®
Saturday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fairfield Lane Library
Become an Excel 2010 master! This session will focus on creating, formatting and using formulas to manipulate data and other advanced features of the program.