{"id":4136,"date":"2013-02-25T14:17:56","date_gmt":"2013-02-25T19:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=4136"},"modified":"2013-02-25T16:13:31","modified_gmt":"2013-02-25T21:13:31","slug":"library-aims-to-demystify-computers-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=4136","title":{"rendered":"Library aims to demystify computers for adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">It also wants to spark inspiration during Hobby &amp; Creativity Month<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-4142\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" alt=\"PC\" src=\"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PC-300x239.jpg\" width=\"210\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PC-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PC.jpg 645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a>The City of Coatesville Library wants to make sure that residents\u2019 only exposure to a hard drive doesn\u2019t occur during a snowstorm. Thus, it is\u00a0\u00a0hosting beginning computer classes for adults who may not know a mouse from a megabyte.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday\u2019s class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, is entitled \u201cHelp! I Need an Email Address.\u201d\u00a0 On Friday, during the same time frame, the topic will be \u201dI Want to Learn Microsoft Word.\u201d\u00a0 Past sessions have focused on other introductory procedures, and more will be scheduled if interest exists.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The library also wants to let residents know that March is Hobby &amp; Creativity Month, and a host of books are available to spark inspiration. A few suggested titles are <em>Drawing on the Artist Within<\/em> by Betty Edwards, <em>How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci<\/em> by Michael Gelb, <em>The Writing Life<\/em> by Anne Dillard, <em>A Whack on the Side of the Head<\/em> by Roger von Oech, <em>The Creative Habit<\/em> by Twyla Tharp, <em>Finding Your North Star<\/em> by Martha Beck, <em>The Anti 9 to 5 Guide<\/em> by Michelle Goodman, <em>Handmade Living<\/em> by Lotta Jansdotter, and <em>The Renaissance Soul<\/em> by Margaret Lobenstine.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is required for all classes. Call 610-384-4115 to reserve a spot, or email <a href=\"mailto:dstrout@ccls.org\">dstout@ccls.org<\/a> with any additional questions. More recommendations on books to nurture creativity can be found at the library, which is located at 501 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, 19320.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It also wants to spark inspiration during Hobby &amp; Creativity Month The City of Coatesville Library wants to make sure that residents\u2019 only exposure to a hard drive doesn\u2019t occur during a snowstorm. Thus, it is\u00a0\u00a0hosting beginning computer classes for adults who may not know a mouse from a megabyte. 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