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Plan Your New Year's Resolution!

Submitted by squee on December 15, 2011 - 2:00pm

New Year's is just around the corner, are you prepared for your New Year's Resolution? Take a look at some places on the web to help you keep some common resolutions, including: Get Into Shape, Quit Smoking, Get a New Job, Learn a Language and Save $$$.

Getting in shape seems to be the most sought after goal of New Year's resolutions. The only problem is, it's really hard to get started (and we don't want to embarrass ourselves trying new things in a strange gym). So what can we do to get our motivation up and our weight down?
Where can I go to workout? Check out Denver Rec Centers! They are a cheaper option to the larger national gyms.

What eReader is Right for You?

Submitted by squee on November 18, 2011 - 4:01pm

There are so many eReaders on the market, it can be confusing trying to figure out which one is the right one for you. One big question I hear from Denver Public Library patrons all the time is, “which one works with the materials I can download from your website?” The answer is most of them should work, some better than others. I have had the opportunity to play with a few of the commonly used eReaders, and here is what I see as the pros and cons to each:

Kindle – The Kindle only recently started working with the library’s downloadable eBooks, but it is probably the easiest device to use. All other eReaders require a separate software to be installed on your computer before you can transfer a title to your device. With the Kindle, it’s all done wirelessly.

Is the Purple Pill Right for You? - Get Health Information Online

Submitted by squee on September 21, 2011 - 4:35pm

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.

You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition.

Learn more in our free class, Is the Purple Pill Right for You?

Manage Your Money - Online!

Submitted by squee on August 28, 2011 - 9:02am

It's possible to do just about anything online these days, including applying for Social Security benefits and managing your personal finances. Our community partners, the Social Security Administration and Denver Community Credit Union, will show you how in back-to-back classes this Thursday, September 1, at 2 pm and 3 pm

The Community Technology Center is pleased to welcome instructors from the Social Security Administration and Denver Community Credit Union.

Introduction to Social Security Online

Thursday, September 1, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Connect with eMedia at a branch near you!

Submitted by squee on July 18, 2011 - 12:39pm

Volunteer Dawn assists a patron learning how to use the iPad.

Did you know that you can still check out eBooks and place holds, even when the library is closed? We have a large collection of eMedia -- downloadable eBooks, audio eBooks and eFlicks (movies) -- available on your portable device or home computer 24/7. The Community Technology Center is providing FREE instruction to show you how it's done.

The Community Technology Center will be heading out to several branch libraries to give you an opportunity to learn how to download and install the software needed to access Denver Public Library's eMedia collection.

We will be visiting the following branches on the following dates and times:

Virginia Village Branch Library: Wednesday 7/27, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Web Development Class Series

Submitted by squee on June 2, 2011 - 12:07pm

Interested in learning how to build your own website? Come to our series of 4 classes to learn the basics of website development using Wordpress.com.

Classes run from 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. on Level 4 in the Large Classroom at the Central Library on the following days:

Monday, June 6; Monday, June 13; Monday, June 20; Monday, June 27.

Each class in this series will build on the skills covered in the previous classes so attendance at all four is strongly recommended. Over the course of the 4 classes, we will cover:

Tech Petting Zoo at Bear Valley Branch on Saturday, April 16, 2011

Submitted by squee on March 30, 2011 - 11:58am

The Community Technology Center will be heading out to Bear Valley Branch Library on Saturday, April 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. to give people an opportunity to learn how to download and install the software needed to access Denver Public Library's eMedia collection.

If you have a laptop or smart phone, please bring it with you! We will help you install and set up the software on site!

Website Development Classes

Submitted by squee on January 22, 2011 - 11:32am

Interested in building your own website? Come to our series of 5 classes to learn the basics of website development using Moonfruit.com.

Classes run from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Level 4 in the Large Classroom at the Central Library on the following days:

Monday, February 7; Tuesday, February 8; Monday, February 14; Tuesday February 15; Tuesday, February 22.

Each class in this series will build on the skills covered in the previous classes so attendance at all five is strongly recommended. Class 5 will be an open lab to come in and work on the website you have developed and get additional assistance for any areas you found tricky during the class. Participants must have an email address and at least intermediate level typing and mouse skills. Over the course of all 5 classes, you will cover:

Upload Files from a Flashdrive to Google Docs

Submitted by squee on June 29, 2010 - 1:58pm

If you use the public PCs in the Library, you have probably noticed that there is no Word Processing program on those computers. If you want to be able to print and edit the documents you carry around with you on your flashdrive, this is a simple tutorial on how to access them.

Once someone has created a Google account (Gmail, Google Docs, Google calendar, any of it will be the same username), they have access to the Google Docs application. From the home screen, there is a side bar of options, above which there are two buttons: Create New and Upload. Click on Upload.

You will be taken to a screen where you can select files to upload into your Google Docs folder. Click on the “Select files to upload” link in the center of the page.

Eddie Izzard - Dress To Kill

Submitted by squee on April 15, 2010 - 10:22am

Dress to Kill may be the single best reason to live. If you have to go thru all the stupid hard stuff in life, it is worth setting aside some time to enjoy the ridiculous and absurd. Eddie Izzard is the master of making the absurd stand out in the most reasonable ways.

Confused, just watch this video from his "Glorious" tour to understand the brilliance of his comedy. (Warning, while gut bustingly hilarious, this video does contain some inappropriate language.)