Adult Services

Computer Downtime on December 14th

To continue offering the best quality of service possible, our computers systems will be unavailable from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14th. On that day, we are rolling out a new and improved computer reservation system. When systems become available, the screens will look different, but they will still function the same as before. Your library card number will continue to be the way you sign on to the computers.

Computer Classes Available

The library offers computer classes that cover basic Microsoft Office topics. There are classes on PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. All classes are hands-on and held in the Computer Lab. Classes are held on select Fridays from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Not all topics are covered every month, so please check the schedule, continue reading, or call to find out more.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Friday, November 18  at 1:30 p.m-3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 2  at 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Friday, February 17 at 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Friday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m- 3:00 p.m.

Friday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m- 3:00 p.m.

 

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Friday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m- 3:00 p.m.

Friday, February 10  at 1:30 p.m- 3:00 p.m.

 

To register, call (630) 773-1699 or register

online at www.itascalibrary.org

Attention All Veterans

Take the AARP Driver Safety class at no charge in November! AARP will be waiving their regular course fees for all veterans as well as their spouses and children. Pre-registration is required for this two-day course held on November 19 and 20 from 1-5 both days. This course may qualify the enrolled individual for an insurance discount. For more information or to register, please call 630-773-1699.

Non-veterans are welcome too at a cost of $12 for AARP members and $14 for everyone else.

Download library ebooks to your Kindle

MyMediaMall now supports the popular Kindle device for eBooks.Kindle books available now To access Kindle books on MyMediaMall simply click the add to cart link or add hold link next to the kindle graphic under the book you are interested in. This format is only compatible with Kindle devices, Kindle Apps, and Kindle for PC. If you want to use it on a different device, you should not choose this format when checking out or placing a hold.

Chicago in the Prohibition Era

As part of the On The Same Page program series, Sean Parnell, author of the book, Historic Bars of Chicago, will discuss the era of Prohibition in Chicago. This event will be held at the Roselle Public Library on Sunday, October 23, at 1:30 p.m. Register in person or by phone 630.529.1641.