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Spring Courses Rescheduled

Some of the fabulous spring courses have been rescheduled due to the upcoming move into the new library building in Turner Valley. Library staff and board members have started to pack, furniture is arriving and newly ordered books are coming in. Just a few last minute building details are being addressed and excitement is mounting as the final move-in date approaches.
 

A few courses will remain as scheduled but will be held in the Black Diamond location. The Fly Fishing course scheduled for Thursday, March 17, will run in the Black Diamond library space for the first night at least, and will move over to the new facility as the weeks go on. There is still a little room in this three night introductory course on the graceful sport of fly fishing taught by Alberta's most experienced instructors, Jim and Lynda McLennan. Fly-fishing Alberta, the Bow and Beyond will be run as advertised on April 5 in the new Turner Valley location, so call the library to register for these courses asap.
McBride Career Group Programs
 

One of McBride's most popular courses, Resume Writing, teaches you how to create a resume that highlights your skills to target the job you want, and makes a good first impression to help you get an interview. This course will be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 12 at the new library.
New this year is the McBride Career Corner. Individual assistance is given with career planning, developing a resume or creating a cover letter. A Career Coach is available at the Sheep River Library the 2nd Wednesday of each month to assist with all your career and employment goals. Just call McBride Career Group at 403-601-2660 to schedule a personal appointment. This service is available at no cost! Upcoming dates at the new library location are April 6 and 20.
 

Computer Courses start in April
Join volunteer teacher Heather Pfeil to learn how to manage Facebook and Email Basics. In this session you will create your personal accounts and discover the basics of how to operate them. This afternoon session will be held at the new library on our brand new computers starting April 7. Following the basic course, you could attend the Advanced Facebook and Email course. Facebook functions like how to create an album, upload pictures, tagging, messaging and finding friends along with advanced email function.  This two hour course will be held in the afternoon of April 14.

For three evenings in May, you can learn How to Manage Digital Photos and discover how to organize, sort, edit, back-up and cross reference your photos. You will also learn how to create your own digital story books. No previous computer experience is required. Did you get an eReaders for Christmas or are you thinking of buying one? Attend the TRACpac and Overdrive Orientation to learn how to find on-line books and bring them to your laptop, how to reserve a title and how to download audiobooks straight to your own MP3 player. This May 4 course will be held in the evening.
 

The new library will be a wonderful facility in which to enjoy these spring programs. Children will especially love the bright new kid's area with a window seat. The outdoor reading garden can be enjoyed by all ages. Story hour or catching up on the new magazines will be especially pleasant around the fireplace in the Legacy Lounge. Watch for posters and further articles on upcoming events and programs at the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley.