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VIDEOS AND HANDOUTS OF PAST PROGRAMS

The new LINKcat comes with new features and changes! We will take a tour of what is new as well as go over the basics of finding a book, putting it on hold, and navigating your account.

Introduction to Canva

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Canva is a wonderful online designing tool that can help you make a wide range of things, from posters to business cards and tri-fold brochures to birthday cards and wedding invitations. We will look at this web-based service and learn the basics to create things that you may not know how to make from scratch. This class will be live on Zoom.

Gmail & More

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Join us as we explore Gmail and other applications Google has to offer, such as: Google Drive, Google Calendar, and more! This class will be live on Zoom.

Photo Editing with Pixlr

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Join us as we learn to do basic editing of photos on this free website resource. Features on Pixlr Editor rival those of other photoshop software. Learn to change photo colors, edit blemishes, edit out objects, and more. This class will be live on Zoom.

A to Z Database Workshop

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Search millions of business and resident listings in the United States with this powerful, easy-to-use directory. Download records in Excel or other formats for easy business marketing or personal address lists. This class will be live on Zoom.

Learning Mango Languages

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Join us as we learn how to create a free account, navigate, and use Mango Languages. This is an online language-learning system for help learning languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.

Using Consumer Reports Online

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Join us as we explore and learn how to use the Consumer Reports database. Use it to compare products such a washing machines, dryers, fans, cars, and much more! This class will be live on Zoom.

Creativebug Crafting

Join us as we explore and learn how to use the database Creative Bug. This database is all about crafting. Use it to get ideas, patterns, watch video classes, and be able to save them in one place to get back to when you need it. If you are looking for some make-it-yourself gift ideas, this will help you out! This class will be live on Zoom.

Gmail & More at Middleton Public Library

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Join us as we explore Gmail and other applications Google has to offer, such as: Google Drive, Google Calendar, and more! This class will be live on Zoom.

Spotting Fake News Online

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Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between news that's well researched and news that's false or misleading on the internet. In this presentation you'll learn techniques for evaluating the credibility of news stories online and learn the importance of getting information from multiple reliable sources.

Learning Mango Languages

AtoZDatabases Workshop

Digital Public Library of America Tour

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The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world on your computer. More than a search engine, the portal provides innovative ways to search and scan through millions of items, including by timeline, map, virtual bookshelf, format, and subject. Join us as we learn how to use this free online database!

Reading with Libby

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Join us for step-by-step instructions on how to download free library eBooks and audio books on your tablet. We ll show you how to download the Libby app, search for books, and download them to your device. Users of Android and Apple tablets welcome, the app is not yet available for Kindle Fire.

Learning Mango Languages

Using Consumer Reports Online

Creativebug Crafting

Web Tools for Great Reads

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Do you need help finding a new book? We will look at one of our databases, Novelist Plus, and some others that are web based resources. They can be used to help recommend new books to read! This class is live on Zoom.

Creative Bug Crafting

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Join us as we explore and learn how to use the database Creative Bug. This database is all about crafting. Use it to get ideas, patterns, watch video classes, and be able to save them in one place to get back to when you need it. If you are looking for some make-it-yourself gift ideas, this will help you out!

Preserving History with StoryCorps

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Join us as we learn about StoryCorps. By using the StoryCorps app and StoryCorps Connect, you can interview family, friends, or community members about events in their life and in the community. This gives everyone a voice and allows them to share their story. We will explore how to use these wonderful tools to help preserve our local history in the community of Middleton and for your families.

Genealogy Tools Online

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Access to genealogy databases are available through the library. We will look at Ancestry, Heritage Quest, and others, as well as learn some BASIC tips and skills to search and view information to start your genealogy project.

Spotting Fake News Online

Using Consumer Reports Online

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Join us as we explore and learn how to use the Consumer Reports database. Use it to compare products such a washing machines, dryers, fans, cars, and much more!

Online Genealogy Tools

Learning Pinterest

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Pinterest is a website that collects and shares web images, simply it operates as a place to bookmark/collect items. We will cover creating an account, learn to navigate the page, how to make and use boards, and learn what pinning is.

Reading Newspapers Online

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Join us as we take a look at the newspaper resources Middleton Library provides online for all to use. If you haven't been able to read certain papers because of the pandemic, you can find it online free to read!

Magazines For Your Tablet

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Read your favorite magazines on your tablet for free by using your library card! We have two great databases available to Middleton Public Library cardholders. We will learn how to use both Flipster and Overdrive Magazines and search for your favorites.