PowerPoint Basics
Learn beginner-level skills or update your older version skills in Microsoft Excel 2019 (using BCC laptops).
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) -PROGRAM CANCELED
*PROGRAM CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED Are you interested in discovering more about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) might work for you? Come learn more about this controversial and intriguing new cutting-edge technology and how it might work in our businesses and our lives.
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Cloud Storage Basics
Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and many other platforms allow you to store documents and photos remotely to free up space on your devices. Learn about advantages and drawbacks of and how to harness the utility of “the cloud.”
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Italian for Beginners I - Summer 2023
Thursdays, August 3 – October 5
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ONLINE via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language and to share this passion with people who live in your area, this is a great time to do it in the comfort and safety of your home and in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Italian for Beginners classes have successfully been offered in person at Fredricksen for more than 2 years by native and experienced instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. Since 2020, the pandemic has prompted the opportunity to explore online instruction options. The result is an even more effective and enjoyable learning experience, without commuting at night and easy to attend also when you are out of town. You will be learning the basics of the Italian language through live interactive classes and group work. A variety of online multimedia resources will be used to develop basic vocabulary, conversation skills and to introduce some cultural topics like cuisine, art, lifestyle, etc.
Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation through which you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning in a fun and collaborative atmosphere, with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $120 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Register online, by phone, or in person at the library.
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Bookstock Kickoff Party
Come out to the library on June 6th at 6:00 pm or 6:30 pm to kick off our 2023 Summer Learning Program! Registration is highly encouraged to reserve your family snack pack, craft supplies, and a spot to enjoy our kickoff entertainment of Mark DeRose. We will also have a special Bookstock Raffle!
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Bookstock Kickoff Party
Come out to the library on June 6th at 6:00 pm or 6:30 pm to kick off our 2023 Summer Learning Program! Registration is highly encouraged to reserve your family snack pack, craft supplies, and a spot to enjoy our kickoff entertainment of Mark DeRose. We will also have a special Bookstock Raffle!
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How to Create a Business Plan
The first step to starting a business is just the same as starting anything else. It begins with creating a plan. But what is a business plan, what does it need to include and why is it so important to create one? We will show you how to approach your business plan and how to build it. You will learn why it is essential to have a business plan, the necessary information for an effective Business Plan and who may request to see the Business Plan.
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Cybersecurity: Keeping Yourself Safe Online
Discover the ways people’s identities are stolen or compromised, what you can do if you find you have had your identity stolen, and how to stop theft from occurring. Whatever your age, understanding how to keep your information safe and secure online is vitally important for everyone. This presentation also covers key topics like using secure websites, creating strong passwords, and being aware of what you put on social media.
These workshops are hosted in the Business & Career Center in partnership with the PA Dept. of Banking and Securities
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Investment Fraud
Scams are a dime a dozen - Ponzi Schemes, Affinity Fraud, Promissory Notes, and others abound. We will discuss the red flags of investment fraud and what to do if you think you may have been a victim of one.
These workshops are hosted in the Business & Career Center in partnership with the PA Dept. of Banking and Securities
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How to Start a Business
Have you considered or are you curious about starting a business? This workshop will discuss various forms of structuring your business, separating business money from personal money and keeping records.
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