Beginning Computer Classes

The Library will offer FREE Beginning Computer Classes for those who would like to learn the 21st century technology. Carol Miller, retired Vassar High School computer teacher, will conduct the classes. One does not even need to own a computer. At the classes, participants will use the Library's laptop computer lab. Participants can practice anytime, during Library hours, on the Library's public access computers. Only a FREE Library card is necessary. Advance registration is required and there is a limited number of participants.

Very Basic Beginning Computer

September 15 & 22, 1 p.m.

For those who have little, or no computer experience, this class will teach the basic, beginning skills needed to operate the computer, as well as computer lingo. This class will be offered at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 15th and 22nd. The two different classes will allow participants to learn the basic skills at the first class, practice what they've learned, and return to the second class armed with questions and problems.

Basic Internet

October 13 & 20, 1 p.m.

This class will be for those who have a basic knowledge of the computer, but want to learn how to search the Internet for shopping, genealogy, travel, medical information, etc. Basic internet searching techniques will be taught. The two different classes will be offered on Wednesdays, Oct. 13th and 20th, at 1 p.m.

Mid-Michigan Color Tour

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Trip Info:

- Reservation Deadline: October 7, 2010

- $69 per person

- Full payment due at sign-up

- No refunds unless a replacement is found

Trip Includes:

- Round trip motor coach transportation

- BlueDrive Snack Package: water, juice, & muffins

- Color cruise on Michigan Princess: includes ticket and buffet luncheon

- Stop at Uncle John's Cider Mill for doughnuts, cider, and wine tasting

Trip Itinerary:

- 9 a.m.: Depart from Bullard Sanford Memorial Library

- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Michigan Princess River Boat

- 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.: Uncle John's Cider Mill

- 5:45 p.m.: Return to Bullard Sanford Memorial Library

Victorian Tea & Vintage Fashion Show

Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, 2 p.m.

Tea and desserts will be served on vintage china by the Broken Teapot Shop of Mayville, MI. Enjoy a fashion show of vintage clothing, 1860-1960, from the collection of the Flint Community Players.

A red, white, and blue patriotic quilt, made by the Cass River Quilters' Guild, will be raffled. Other prizes include a Charity Island Dinner Cruise and a DVD player. (Raffle tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5.) Tea and Fashion show tickets are $10 each. (Advance tickets are required.)

Christmas in Chicago

Fri. & Sat., December 10-11, 2010

Trip Info:

- Reservation Deadline: November 11, 2010

- $175 per person, quad occupancy

  $185 per person, triple occupancy

  $209 per person, double occupancy

  $269 per person, single occupancy

- Limit 57 seats, more MAY be available if interest is high

- Full payment is due upon sign-up

- No refunds available unless replacement is found

Trip Includes:

- Round trip motor coach transportation: stocked with bottled water

- Overnight lodging

- Family style Italian dinner at Buca di Beppo

- Tickets to see the Christmas classic "Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical"

- 3 hours of shopping at Christkindlmarket

Trip Itinerary:

DAY 1:

- 8:30 a.m.: Depart from Bullard Sanford Memorial Library

- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Old Country Buffet, Kalamazoo, MI (Lunch on own)

- 3 to 4 p.m.: Check into hotel

- 5 to 7 p.m.: Dinner, Buca di Beppo, Chicago, IL

- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.: Theatre production of "Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical"

- 10:45 to 11:30 p.m.: Drive by Christmas lights on the Magnificent Mile

- 12 a.m.: Return to hotel

DAY 2:

- 9 to 10 a.m.: Breakfast & hotel check-out

- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Shopping at Christkindlmarket, Downtown Chicago, IL

- 5 to 6 p.m.: Dinner at Cici's Pizza (Dinner on own)

- 8:30 p.m.: Return to Bullard Sanford Memorial Library

The Library Book

The Library Book is a children's picture storybook about a new library book that finds a home in Vassar's Bullard Sanford Memorial Library. His first new friend is a Library card, who introduces him the all the Library has to offer.

Signed copies of the book will be on sale for $12.50 at the Library. All proceeds from the book will benefit the Library, thanks to all our wonderful sponsors:

Atkins Floor Covering

Central Shop Rite

Cook GM Superstore

Emil Rummel Insurance Agency

Fairway Discount Stores

McDonald's of Vassar

Martin Funeral Home

Mid-State Title Services, Inc.

Newton-Johnson Plumbing & Heating

Republic Services of Michigan

Saginaw Asphalt Paving Co.

St. Mary's of Michigan - Vassar

State Farm Insurance - Dennis Lenk

Thumb Wireless

Tri-Pointe Community Credit Union

Vassar Bar & Restaurant

Vassar Building Center

Vassar Chamber of Commerce

Vassar Historical Society

Vassar Morning Coffee Group

Vassar Lions Club

Vassar Rotary

Vassar True Value Hardware

Wolverine Human Services

  YARN CRAFTERS 

The Vassar Public Library Yarn Crafters hold continuous meetings every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Come and join along with all of the yarn fun!

CHECK THIS OUT!

The GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE Library is now available.  This catalog searches 350 major reference books with one single search!  It has complete text and will work well for research for work or school.  It can be accessed right from home.  You will need to use your Vassar Library Card number as your password to access this database.  Visit our Library Catalogs section for more information or simply click here http://find.galegroup.com/gvrl/start.do?prodId=GVRL&userGroupName=lom_bullardsml

 

 

Check out the Accelerated Reading website to look up the different AR levels and meet your Accelerated Reading goal right from home!!

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