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Book Clubs - NEW TIME! June 22: Computer & Online Resources Anne of Green Gables American Historical Fiction Discussion by L.M. Montgomery Website Building with WordPress § Fridays, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 Tuesdays, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 July 27: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Joy Luck Club Learn to create a website with by Amy Tan June 1: WordPress. How Much of These Hills Aug. 24: is Gold Pride and Prejudice by C. Pam Zhang by Jane Austen July 6: The Cold Millions Books to Big Screen Discussion Club Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 by Jess Walter Demystifying e-Books & Audiobooks 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Fridays, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 Aug. 3: June 9: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The Street The Woman in the Window Learn to access the huge collection of by Ann Petry (2021) free e-books, audiobooks, videos and music available through the library. Romance Readers Book Club July 14: Tuesdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 Jaws Introduction to Google Docs § 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (1975) Fridays, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 June 8: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11: Learn to create and edit documents Written in the Stars Normal People by Alexandria Bellefleur online using this Microsoft Word-like (2020) application. Google account or Gmail July 13: required. Murder by the Book Mystery Book You Lucky Dog by Julia London Club Introduction to Google Sheets § Wednesdays, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25 Fridays, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 Aug. 10: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The Kiss Quotient June 23: Learn to create and edit spreadsheets by Helen Hoang Mimi Lee Gets a Clue online using this Microsoft Excel-like by Jennifer J. Chow application. Google account or Gmail Fiction Book Club required. Tuesdays, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 July 28: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn to Type (anytime) Break In Ages 16+. Find info at mywpl.org/learn-type by Dick Francis June 15: Aug. 25: Chat with a Librarian The Gate to Women’s Three Bags Full: A Sheep A live chat service available on our Country Detective Story website during library hours. by Sheri S. Tepper by Leonie Swann July 20: Financial Literacy Doorways in the Sand Citizenship One-on-One Basic Investment by Citizenship Classes Research Aug. 17: Wednesdays Thursdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 12 - 12:30 p.m. & 12:30 - 1 p.m. The First Fifteen Lives of 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Learn how to research or evaluate Harry August Covers U.S. Citizenship test material. by Claire North Participants must be 18+. your investments. Schedule a 30- minute appointment with Librarian Great American Read Book Club Ping. She will show you how to start Tuesdays, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 your investment research on Yahoo 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Finance and introduce you to other investment tools and resources. Learn Something NEW at WPL: Free Adult Classes, Programs and One-On-One Assistance

Language Learning Generating Sales Lists Using Reference Solutions English Conversation Circle Tuesdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 Tuesdays, June - Aug. 1 - 2 p.m. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Identify new targets to market your Practice speaking English in a product or services to. relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking SCORE Small Business Counseling Personal Investing with Morningstar together. June - Aug. Investment Research Center By Appointment Mondays, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 Virtual Circolo Italiano Schedule a session with a SCORE 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 5, July 17, Aug. 14 counselor. Contact Dan Ekberg at An overview of the tools and features 2 - 3:30 p.m. [email protected] of this database to help you make Parliamo italiano insieme! Una or 508-648-1251 to arrange a virtual informed investment choices. collaborazione fra il Circolo Italiano meeting or phone consultation. di West Boylston, Worcester Public Genealogy & Local Library e Holy Cross. It’s All Relative Saturday, June 19 4 - 5 p.m. An introduction to genealogical resources available at WPL. Small Business, Non-Profit Grant Research, and Personal Investment Cows on the Common, Dogs in Elm American Sign Language Basics* Resources Assistance (one-on-one) Park Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 By appointment Saturday, July 17 6 - 6:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment with 4 - 5 p.m. Register for all four sessions to learn the Business and Non-Profit Grant Join us as we explore the many roles ASL with a live instructor. Ages 13+. Resources Librarian to learn about animals have played in the history of available resources, please email our community. Resumé Help [email protected]. Virtual One-on-One Resume Help Summer Reading List Wednesdays, June - Aug. Schedule a 30-minute appointment Selected by WPL librarians with a Certified Professional Resume Grab a copy or see the full list at Writer and Reference Librarian. mywpl.org. Submit your resume at mywpl.org/article/ask-librarian. The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen Digital Organization for Genealogists Small Business Saturday, Aug. 14 4 - 5 p.m. Introduction to Finding Grants Financial Literacy Learn how to download and organize Mondays, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 Sand Cove files and images from major 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. by Niyah Moore genealogy databases. An overview of the grant seeking process for non-profits using the Introductory Genealogy and Local Foundation Directory database. Unbreakable History Assistance by Richard Askwith By appointment Please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with the Register at mywpl.org or Local History and Genealogy Librarian call 508-799-1655 ext. 3. to learn about available resources. § Basic knowledge of computers and a valid email address is required. Cooking Classes* Arts & Crafts Writing Workshops Saturdays, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28 DIY Crafts for Adults* 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Your Stories Matter: Writing Wednesdays, June - Aug. June 26: Intro to Whole Grains with Workshop with Leslie-Ann Murray 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Colin McCullough Saturday, June 19 Facebook Live July 24: Summer Treats for You and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join us on Facebook for a live demo Your Pup with Librarian Jess Your personal stories on DIY crafts. Aug. 28: Intro to Meat Substitutes matter because your with Colin McCullough

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