Skateboarding Demo at Warp Speed
Saturday, July 18
2:00 - 4:00 pm
North Library Parking Lot
The award-winning skateboarding team from Warp Skate Park will give a WILD demo of their tricks, jumps and tips. All ages welcome! In case of severe weather, a presentation will be held in the Ames Room.

Wilderness Survival Skills
Wednesday, July 22
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Staff Sgt. Miles will offer tips on survival in the wilderness and give examples from his training and experiences as a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces. All ages welcome!

Life in Outer Space: As Wild as It Gets
Tuesday, July 28
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Can it get any wilder than thinking about "astrobiology," the science of studying the possibilities of life elsewhere in the universe? Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium will present up-to-date information on the study of life in the Universe.

The Wild Side of Vampires
Tuesday, August 4
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Welcome, fanged creatures of the night! Join us as Martin Riccardo, author and vampire expert, examines vampire myths and lore, fantasy and facts. Through personal accounts we’ll follow the transformation of the vampire’s public image from gory to romantic.

eBay Selling
Monday, July 20
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
eBay Selling is a walk-through class, detailing how to list an item on eBay. Class will include uploading photographs, auction versus buy-it-now options and calculating fees. New information on listing fees, printing packing slips, and paying for postage online will be covered. Time will be allotted for a Q & A session. Class is limited to 60 participants. Registration is required.

Mamma Mia (2008) Sing-Along
Wednesday, August 5
7:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Come join us for an ABBA sing-along as we watch the movie 
Mamma Mia.

All computer classes are taught in the Computer Lab and are hands on.  Registration is required. Register by clicking on the "Adult programs" link above, or contact the Adult Services Department at 815-459-1687 x 7.
Registration is required

Working with Your Digital Camera for Beginners
Learn how to connect your digital camera to a computer and to use basic photo manipulation techniques. Please bring your digital camera, memory card, and cables.
Friday, June 26 
1:30 - 3:30 pm

Computer Basics/Mousercise
Gain a basic knowledge of what a computer is plus learn how to use 
a mouse.                                       
Tuesday, July 21 
9:30 – 11:30am

Word Processing Basics for Seniors
Tired of the typewriter? Get familiar with word processing using features such as "cut-and-paste" and changing the fonts. Mouse and keyboarding experience are recommended.              
Friday, July 31 
9:30 – 11:30am

File Management Basics
Master the basics of file management using Microsoft Windows XP. Learn to create, name, find, and delete files and folders. Mouse        skills required.                                   
Thursday, August 6 
7:00 – 8:30pm

Managing Your Web-based E-mail for Beginners 
Need help working with attachments? Using your address book? Creating folders to store old messages? We can help! This class is for people who have an existing e-mail account that can be accessed away from home.                                               
Monday, July 27 
7:00 – 8:30pm

Beginning Microsoft Word 2007
This beginning class will introduce the most popular features of Microsoft Word 2007. Mouse skills required.    
Monday, August 3 
7:00 – 8:30pm

Beginning PowerPoint 2007
Learn the basics of developing a PowerPoint presentation, plus learn how to create your own photo album using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Mouse skills required.                          
Thursday, July 30 
7:00 – 8:30pm

Intro to Excel 2007
Learn the basics of this popular spreadsheet program. Mouse and keyboarding skills required. This class is limited to Crystal Lake Public Library cardholders only.                
Thursday, July 9 
7:00 – 9:00pm
Thursday, August 13 
7:00 – 9:00pm

Working with Your Digital Camera for Beginners
Learn how to connect your digital camera to a computer and to use basic photo manipulation techniques. Please bring your digital camera, memory card, and cables.                 
Friday, August 28 
9:30 – 11:30am