The Library's Adult Services Division offers a variety of programs
and classes for adults. Check the Calendar
of Events for current offerings, or phone (408) 615-2900 for
more information Here are some of the types of programs and classes
that are offered:
Program
Series:
The Writer Speaks
Occasionally Bay Area authors are invited to talk about their books
and respond to questions about their writing. Books they’ve
written often are available for purchase and autographing following
the presentations. Authors who have given programs as part of this
series include: Phyllis Mattson, David Mas Masumoto, Francisco Jiminez,
Ruthanne Lum McCumm, Laurie R. King, and Lora Roberts.
Santa Clara Valley Local History
Periodically the library offers a program on some aspect of Santa
Clara Valley history, often in co-sponsorship with The Writer Speaks
program or with the Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical
Society. Speakers have included local historians Lorie Garcia, Mary
Jo Ignoffo, Leonard McKay, and Gage McKinney.
Book Chat Program
Let's talk books! Attend the Library's Book Reviews in the Central
Park Library's Cedar Room, on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00
am. Adults of all ages are welcome.
At each meeting, Marlene Goldman, the library's Outreach Services
librarian, reviews contemporary books on a wide range of topics and
themes. Lively discussions of books and ideas follow. You don't have
to read the books in advance — but you'll want to afterwards!
You can find them listed in our "Featured
Lists."
The Central Park Library is located at 2635 Homestead Road in Santa
Clara.
Check our Calendar
of Events for dates and times of current offerings.
For more information, phone Marlene Goldman at 408-615-2916.
Classes:
Internet Classes
Internet classes are given throughout the year. Classes are free,
last one hour, and are taught by Library staff. Regularly scheduled
classes include:
- Internet/Catalog
Basics: This class is for those with little or no Internet
experience—however, some skill with a computer mouse is required.
The instructor will demonstrate and provide hands-on instruction
in using a browser to navigate the Internet and for finding materials
in the Library's catalog. (Occasionally this class is offered in
Chinese.)
Need help using the mouse?
Ask a Tech Aide or Reference Librarian to set up the "Mousing
Around" program on a computer for you. Practice and get
a chance to learn at your own pace.
- Internet
Search Strategies: This class goes beyond the basics
of Internet searching by offering students search tips and Internet
resources for improving searches. The class also will cover searching
for maps and driving directions, and other informative topics. Students
are encouraged to bring questions. Instruction will be hands-on.
- Business Databases: Join us for a class to get acquainted
with some of the Library’s subscription business databases:
ReferenceUSA and Gale’s Business & Company
Resource Center. These powerful online resources will assist
you in obtaining pertinent, up-to-date information on local, national,
and international businesses. Familiarity with a mouse and having
some basic Internet skills will be helpful.
- Value Line Research Center: Value Line Research Center
is an online resource which provides investment analysis and research.
In this class you will learn how to find a Value Line stock report
and become familiar with the information contained in these reports.
You will begin to learn Value Line’s system for rating and
ranking stocks. Value Line’s analysis of industry groups and
mutual funds also will be discussed. Basic proficiency using computers
and the Internet is required.
- Health Resources: Learn about Library and Web resources
for your medical research and for healthy living. MedlinePlus, WebMD,
PubMed, and two Health & Wellness databases available through
the Central Park Library will be demonstrated. Attendees may practice
using these resources during the presentation. The class will be
presented by Doris Hayashikawa, Medical Librarian and Manager, Health
Science Library, Kaiser Santa Clara.
- ReferenceUSA: Join us for a hands-on session with an expert
on this database of business, healthcare, and residential information.
In the ReferenceUSA database there are 14 million companies
from which one can find verified, accurate data. Learn how to make
marketing lists using ReferenceUSA, and to limit by geographical
area, company size, and other factors. Bring your questions and
find solutions for your business.
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| Thursday, Jun. 19 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet Intermediate in Chinese |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday, Jun. 26 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet Search Strategies |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday,July 10 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet/Catalog Basics |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday, July 24 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet Search Strategies |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday,Aug. 7 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet/Catalog Basics |
Central Park Library |
| Friday,Aug. 8 |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Google Search |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday, Aug. 14 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Health Resources from our webiste
|
Central Park Library |
| Thursday, Aug. 21 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Learn to Use Craigslist |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday, Sept. 11 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet/Catalog Basics |
Central Park Library |
| Thursday, Sept. 25 |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Internet Search Strategies |
Central Park Library |
