Astrology Makes Sense

Guest speaker Purcell Stybr, astrologer and member of the American Federation of Astrologers, will speak about astrology from a scientific point of view.

Don't miss this FREE heavenly presentation on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

Digital Camera Workshop

Tuesday, February 28,
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Discover how to get that perfect picture from your digital camera! Join professional photographer Danny Jaco and learn about shortcuts for:

Flash settings
White balance (correct color)
Composition (choosing better angles)
Shooting modes that your camera offers
Taking better photos of people

This workshop is FREE and will fill up fast. For reservations call the library at (949) 830-7100, ext. 4008 or email stanton@cityofmissionviejo.org.

Bring your digital camera and your camera’s owner’s manual. A class outline will be provided as well as visual demonstrations of the above topics.

Buy and Sell on eBay

Learn how to use this popular online auction service at the library.

Buying on eBay - Friday, February 24
(10:00AM - 11:30AM)

Find out about the types of products and services available, get tips for navigating your way through the site, learn about the bidding and payment process, and how to protect yourself as a consumer.

Selling on eBay - Friday, April 28
(10:00AM - 11:30AM)

People use eBay to sell everything from old, unwanted items to professional products and services. Learn about seller profiles, auction and fee types, the auction listing, and payment and shipping methods.

Classes are FREE and available to all those who have a basic understanding and familiarity with using the Internet. Both classes are held in the Library Technology Center (enter through the staff door).

FREE Microsoft Word and Excel classes

Learn the basics of using both Microsoft Word and Excel to create word processing documents and spreadsheets.

Classes are held in the Library Technology Center (enter through staff door)

Introduction to MS Word

Friday, February 10 (10:00AM - 11:30AM)
Friday, April 14 (10:00AM – 11:30AM)

Introduction to MS Excel

Friday, February 17 (10:00AM - 11:30AM)
Friday, April 21 (10:00AM – 11:30AM)

KidsKorner

Sing and Play at the Library

Do not miss an excellent music show "Blues For Kids": presented by acclaimed Disney entertainer Brother Yusef. The event will take place on Sat. Feb. 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room. This musical fun is intended for children ages 5 and up and includes singing, dancing and instrumental music.

The program is sponsored by Target Co.

For more information about Brother Yusef go to http://www.brotheryusef.com

Come Join Our Book Club!

Do you like to discover new authors? Do you enjoying discussing the book you’re reading with others? If so, we have the perfect group for you. The Readers Club (sponsored by the Mission Viejo Friends of the Library), meets every month to discuss recent fiction or nonfiction titles selected by the group.

Meetings are held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month; most meetings are held in the Saddleback Room in City Hall. Please call Shelley Fels at (949) 581-6414 for more information. No R.S.V.P. is necessary, and all are welcome!

Here are the books being discussed in 2006:

2/22 His Excellency, George Washington by Joseph Ellis

3/22 Atonement by Ian McEwan

4/26 1776 by David McCullough

5/24 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

6/28 Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

7/26 Wolves Eat Dogs by Martin Cruz Smith

8/23 The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

9/27 The March by E. L. Doctorow

10/25 Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles by Francine Prose

11/15 The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr