Friday, January 23, 2009

New Websites We haven't added any new sites this week, but you can always see the newest additions on our New Links Page 4:45:11 PM     Upcoming Events at HPL Voluntary Simplicity January 22 6:00 pm at the Torrent House Saturday Storytime January 24 2:00 pm No registration required for fun and casual Saturday storytimes. Drop in when there isn't a special event. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Friends of the Library Board Meeting January 26 4:00 pm. Meets at the Torrent House Monday Storytime January 26 6:45 pm Stories and activities for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Toddler Storytime January 26 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Digital Camera Workshop January 27, 2009 6:30 - 7:30 pm Charlie Cihak from Radium Photo will demonstrate various digital camera techniques. Check with the Library in January for specific topics. Toddler Storytime January 27 6:45 pm Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Teen Jewelry Night January 28 6:30 pm Local designer and craftsperson Chelsea Zielinsky will show teens how to make low cost, fabulous-looking jewelry. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Voluntary Simplicity January 29 6:00 pm Meets at the Torrent House Saturday Storytime January 31 2:00 pm No registration required for fun and casual Saturday storytimes. Drop in when there isn't a special event. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Monday Storytime February 2 6:45 pm Stories and activities for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Toddler Storytime February 2 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Paul Dunbar Project February 3 Kick off Black History Month at the Library with a return performance by Creative Tradition, a Detroit based performance poetry ensemble that features tenor saxophonist Keith Gamble, the spoken word of poet, Wardell Montgomery Jr. and tribute pieces to the historical literary figure Paul Laurence Dunbar. Musical interludes composed by Keith Gamble are inserted between spoken word selections. For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276. Toddler Storytime February 3 6:45 pm Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Computer Class--Intro to Computers February 4 9:00 - 10:30 am Introduction to computers will offer an introduction to what a computer is and how to use it. It is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of computers. Topics covered will include an explanation of Windows and files, how to turn on a computer, and how to use the mouse. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on January 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library. Computer Class--Intro to Computers February 4 6:00 - 7:30 pm Introduction to computers will offer an introduction to what a computer is and how to use it. It is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of computers. Topics covered will include an explanation of Windows and files, how to turn on a computer, and how to use the mouse. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on January 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library. Valentine Hearts with Ink Art February 7 2:00 - 4:00 pm Kids can print Valentine Cards by the dozen at this fun Ink Art Program. They’ll draw designs in easy-to-work Styrofoam blocks, then print their artwork in colorful, washable inks on holiday cards. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. 4:23:24 PM     Save Money by Making Your Own Ringtones [Cellphones] . Web application Make Own Ringtone creates ringtones from your own music files with an easy to use interface and optionally sends them directly to your phone via SMS or email. Using the application is as simple as uploading your music files in MP3, WMA or OGG format, dragging the sliders to the point of the song you want to cut, and clicking the Make a Ringtone button. You can choose to download the files, send them to your cell phone directly, or even download them through your phone's mobile browser. If you are a Verizon Wireless customer you might want to try using the email option, which allows assigning the files as ringtones; everybody else should consult their manual on how to actually activate the ringtones on your specific phone. For an alternate method with a little more control, check out Gina's guide to creating a ringtone from any MP3. iPhone users have it easier, as they can use GarageBand on the Mac or previously mentioned iRinger on Windows. Got a favorite ringtone maker of your own? Let's hear about it in the comments. Thanks, Trish! Make Own Ringtone [Lifehacker] 4:11:42 PM

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