Golden Opportunities at the Holmes - 2011 Archive

Check out pictures from
Golden Opportunities on flickr!

A series of workshops and drop-in coffee hours, for community members 55 +

DREAM - It’s your time to do the things you’ve always dreamt of doing - writing your memoirs, your family history, Halifax history, making bread and more.

INSPIRE - Come together to share your experiences, both in an online community and at Drop-In Technology Cafés. You’ll become confident in using laptop computers as you blog, skype, tweet and Facebook your writings and experiences.

CREATE - Workshops on creative writing, traditional crafts & cutting edge technologies. Each workshop will be led by a local craftsperson or educator.

Federally funded with LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

The Holmes Public Library has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act Special Project Grant. This project is targeted for seniors ages 55 and up.

The project consists of four components: workshops, online community building, collection development, and equipment and training.

The Technology Café

Drop in for a “Golden Opportunity” to share ideas about the writing and craft programs with members of the community using laptops and a smart board. Use what you have learned during the workshops to increase your level of comfort with the Internet.

We’ll open our café twice a month to give you the opportunity to practice your technology skills in an informal atmosphere. Library staff will be available to help with any questions that arise.

2011 Schedule- Look for new workshops next year!

Monday, January 10 , 1:30 - 2:30
Our Stories - Memoirs, Biography, Journaling and Diaries
Let’s get started by putting our own lives down on paper.
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, February 14, 1:30 - 2:30
Writing about Art
“Ekphrasis” is writing that comments on a work of art. Join us as we let a visual piece inspire our writing.
     Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

 Monday, March 14, 1:30 - 2:30
Creative Writing - Fiction
Let our imaginations inspire us!
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, April 11 , 1:30 - 2:30
Poetry
Make artistry with our words. Learn what it takes to create a poem whether it’s for yourself or to publish.
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, May 9 , 1:30 - 2:30
Halifax Stories -  Local History, Events & News
Preserve our town’s history through your narratives. Develop your reporting skills by writing about events in the Halifax area.
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, June 13, 1:30 - 2:30
Open Writing SessionWe’ll close our series with a chance for you to write in whatever style or genre you like.
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, February 28 , 1:30 - 2:30
More than a typewriter? - Word processing, Office 7 and Google Docs
The days of retyping and correction tape are gone! Join us as we learn the basics of word processing. Our laptop computers will be loaded with Microsoft Office 7 for you to become comfortable with the new look in word processing.
     Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, March 28, 1:30 - 2:30
Today’s Telegrams- Email and Skype
Keep in touch with friends and family through electronic mail and video chatting.
     Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, April 25, 1:30 - 2:30
The Know-It-All - Google and the Internet
In 2006 “google” became a verb in the
Merrium-Webster dictionary. Come in to
learn what it’s all about and discover this powerful search engine.
     Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, May 23 , 1:30 - 2:30
Online Bulletin Boards - Wikis and Blogs
The heart of our program, we’ll learn how to set up collaborative website - wikis and online “diaries” - blogs, to create an online space for our community.
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, June 27 , 1:30 - 2:30
Party Lines - Facebook & Social Networking
Social networking isn’t just for kids ! Learn how you can reconnect with old friends and keep up to date with all your families’ activities.
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, July 11, 1:30 - 2:30
A Newfangled Scrapbook - Digital Photography, flickr, YouTube
What happened to film? It’s gone digital! No more worries about missing that special shot. Preview your shots as you take them, and when you’ve got the perfect one, share it online!
    Drop-In Technology Café at 2:30

Monday, January 24, 1:30 - 2:30
Journal Book Making
Join Librarian Susan Scott as she introduces us to book making.

Wednesday, March 9, 6:30-7:30
Fly Tying and Fishing

Wednesday, March 23, 6:30-7:30
Herbs and Healthy Living

Wednesday, April 6, 6:30-7:30
Spinning, Weaving and Fiber Arts

Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-7:30
Everyday Tools

Wednesday, May 4, 6:30-7:30
The Art of the Blacksmith
Demonstration of a utilitarian art.