THE HILLS & FELLS BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY IN JULY & AUGUST

The Library Will be Closed September 4th, 5th & 6th for the Labor Day Holiday 

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!
A family evening out, sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library and the Wellesley Recreation Department

Wednesday August 25
From 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.  Start out at 7:00 pm in the Library.  Crafts, snacks and a read aloud of the classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Then, spread your blanket or set up your lawn chair next door in Simons Park to view the 2009 movie version under the stars. Refreshments generously sponsored by Rockland Trust Co., & Whole Food Market.

AUTHOR VISIT: SUZANNE COLLINS
Tuesday, August 31
At 6:00 PM
In the Wakelin Room

Attention all Hunger Games fans!  Suzanne will read briefly from the final book in the trilogy, Mockingjay.  Due to an existing hand strain, Suzanne will not be signing, but she will stamp one book per customer with an exclusive Mockingjay stamp. 

Sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library and the Wellesley Booksmith.

SPECIAL COMPUTER CLASSES
Please note:  Registration is required for all classes.  Register online, in person at the information Desk at the Main Library or by calling 781-235-1610 x1105

Google Docs
Wednesday, August 18
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

Creating text documents, presentaations and spreadsheets is easy in Google Docs as is accessing the files from anywhere and sharing your work with others.  In this class we'll look at this great cloud computing application.  Intended Audience:  Beginner with some mouse skills.

Survey of Databases Available at the Wellesley Free Library
Thursday, August 19
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Prepare to be impressed (amazed even!) by the impressive array of databases the Library makes available.  These are resources NOT available with Google searches.  The subjects vary from Art to Travel and from investing to Literature.  We promise:  you too, will be impressed.  Intended Audience:  Adults with basic Internet Skills.

All atwitter over Twitter
Wednesday, August 25
10:00 am to 11:15 am

The buzz on Twitter is huge, but what exactly is Twitter?  In this session, we'll look at how to use this online tool, including useful applications and best practices.  Intended audience:  adults with basic internet skills.

 FRIENDS OF THE WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARIES FALL BOOKSALE SEPTEMBER 23 - 26

All proceeds to benefit the Wellesley Free Libraries

                                      THIS SUMMER TAKE THE FERRY TO THE BOSTON HARBOUR ISLANDS
Minutes Away....Worlds Apart

Discount coupons are available at the Information Desk.  Reserve now.  Supplies are very limited.

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