Deanwood
Neighborhood Library

Weekly Black History Trivia

Week Two: Famous Firsts

Check out the library to find the answers.

How well do you know African-American History? During the month of February, each week the Deanwood Library will present trivia questions pertaining to African-Americans. Check out the library to find the answers.?? Who Am I ??

And The Children Shall Lead

Children and the Civil Rights Movement

Many children and teens helped to mobilize the nation in the fight against inequality. On May 2-4, 1963, hundreds of students marched in the "Children's Crusade" in Birmingham,. Ala. A song created for the "Children's Crusade" movement was sung during the march:"We've got a job,We've got a job to do.

Learn About Wills, Consumer Rights and Unpaid Wages

Lecture Series by Neighborhood Legal Services Program

Curious about wills and advance directives, but overwhelmed by the process?Want to know how to protect you and your children from identity theft?Do you know your rights when it comes to unpaid wages?Join us in December as we host three consumer-oriented lectures sponsored by the Neighborhood Legal Services Program.

'Modelland' - Check it Out!

Modelland, the fierce new novel by Tyra Banks, is out!

Computer Classes

Thursday Beyond Google and Introduction to Computers

Thursdays @ 9:30Sept. 13 -- Beyond GoogleLearn to use the library's many online databases. Learn to search for newspaper, magazine and journal articles as well as books and sections of books. All free with your library card.Sept. 20 -- Introduction to Computers

Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word

Last Wednesday of Every Month @ 6:30 p.m.

Join us for Open Mic @ Deanwood Recite or read your own work, or poetry from a book -- or just come to listen.

'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer - Check It Out!

If you’re looking for great book for teens, then look no further.

Ask The Federal Trade Commission

One talk in the series presented by Neighborhood Legal Services Program

Free WorkshopThursday July 12th11 AMLearn about consumers' rights from lawyers who work for the Federal Trade Commission.Protect you and your children from identity theft.Know your rights when dealing with debt collection.Learn how to file a FTC (Federal Trade Commission) complaint.Get helpful consumer publications from the FTC.

Learn About Microsoft Word, in Six Parts

A six-part Microsoft Word class will be offered in June on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The classes will cover all major aspects of Microsoft Word versions 2007 and 2010. Part one will be offered on June 19th. The following five parts will be offered on the following Tuesdays, with the sixth and final part offered on July 24th.

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