Computer training series continues with Online Security class
Bits and Bytes will continue Thursday, May 22, from 1-4 pm at Westchester Public Library with Online Security. Attendees will meet in the Bertha Wood meeting room on the second floor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton. The class is free, but registration is required. Registration will begin on May 8. Visit or call the library to register, or register online at www.wpl.lib.in.us; click on the Bits and Bytes link.
The Online Security class will cover tips for online shopping and banking, protecting your computer from viruses, creating secure passwords, and how to avoid scams and spoofs. Attendees will learn about keeping children safe when using the Internet, how to conduct secure transactions, and what to do if you think your computer or information has been compromised.
Call the Serials/Automation Department at 926-7696 for more information.
General Gardening at WPL
General Gardening: Azaleas to Zucchini will continue on Tuesday, May 6, from 7-8:30 pm at the Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton. Registration is not necessary.
Russell Hodge of Erwin and Hodge Tree Care will discuss tree care. Hodge has been involved in the tree care industry for 31 years, and is from a family that has been in the industry for over 65 years. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, a tree appraiser, a state certified pesticide applicator for trees and shrubs, was a corporate tree crew safety trainer for 7 years, and, in 2004, started the formation of an “Urban Tree Care Workshop” in cooperation with the Purdue Extension Service. The workshops have been conducted throughout the state of Indiana.
Think of tree care as an investment. A healthy tree increases in value with age – paying big dividends, increasing property values, beautifying our surroundings, purifying our air, and saving energy by providing cooling shade from summer’s heat and protection from winter’s wind.
For more information, call Thomas Library at 926-7696.
Gabe’s World for Adults at Thomas Library
Adults are invited to enjoy the opportunity to once again enter Gabe’s World of unusual creature crafts at Westchester Public Library. Gabe’s World for Adults will take place in the Bertha Wood meeting room on the second floor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton on Wednesday, May 21, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Registration is necessary as space is limited.
Gabe Underwood is back with more bead on wire crafts for adults. Join him and let your creative juices flow. Learn how to make a bead on wire Giant African Beetle. Materials will be provided by the library.
For more information or to register, please call the Reference Department at 926-7696.
Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Westchester Public Library and the Alzheimer’s Association will present The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease on Saturday, May 10, from 2:30-4 pm. The program will take place in the Bertha Wood meeting room at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton. Registration is not required.
This program is designed to educate attendees about the differences between normal memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Risk factors for the disease, the diagnostic process, and the changes that the brain goes through as Alzheimer’s progresses are just a few of the topics covered. Video clips of doctors, patients, and loves ones who are caring for people with Alzheimer’s will be included.
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. They provide services to those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias, advocate for policy change and research funding, and advance research toward prevention, treatment, and cure. For more information about the Association, visit alz.org/indiana or call 1-800-272-3900.
For more information about the program, call the library at 926-7696.
Poetry Appreciation Group at Thomas Library
If you enjoy reading poetry, or if you enjoy writing poetry or have always wanted to write poetry, the Poetry Appreciation Group is for you! The group will meet on Monday, May 12, in the Bertha Wood meeting room at Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton, from 6-8 pm. Registration is not necessary; attendance is free.
Share and discuss the craft of poetry at the Poetry Appreciation Group. The group serves as a forum for learning and discussion of the various forms and techniques of writing poems. Attendees will read and listen to poetry being read aloud by individuals among the group, including published authors’ work and/or original works done by local aspiring amateur poets who may want an audience or a constructive critique.
For more information, call Westchester Public Library at 926-7696.
History Discussion Group at Thomas Library
History buffs and those who are simply interested in learning more about history are invited to Westchester Public Library’s History Discussion Group on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. From May-October the group will meet in the parlor at the Westchester Township History Museum, 100 W. Porter Avenue, Chesterton. Registration is not necessary.
Andrew Jackson, “Old Hickory,” was an army general, lawyer, politician, and self-made man. He was one of the most polarizing presidents in American history, and was the first president to invite the public to the inaugural ball. Why was he so beloved and so reviled?
The group is open to anyone interested in history and conversations about history. Feel free to participate or sit back and listen.
For more information, please call or Leea at (219) 926-7696 or Serena at (219) 983-9715.
Block Party at Hageman Library
Hageman Library, Westchester Public Library’s Porter branch, will host a series of Block Parties for children ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers. Come to the party at 100 Francis Street, Porter, on Wednesday mornings in May, at 10 am. Registration is not required; participation is free. Cookies will be served.
Block Party is a special play time for kids – beginning with a great story and fun music. Attendees will then use their imaginations to build. This building program offers the chance for children to play independently or together to design and build unique structures. Materials will be supplied by the library – children will supply the imagination!
“While playing, children learn about their world, acquire skills necessary for critical thinking, discover how to solve problems, and develop self-confidence. Play encourages healthy brain development while fostering exploration skills, language skills, social skills, physical skills and creativity…Libraries have long emphasized pretend (dramatic) play.” (Sue McCleaf Nespeca for the Association for Library Service to Children)
For more information, call Hageman Library at 926-9080.