Grab a blanket, get cozy, and get ready for an exciting month of virtual author talks this December! Kicking it off, Dr. Jeffrey Post, curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, will talk about his latest book, "Unearthed" where he shares the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s most iconic gems. Next up, bestselling novelist Laura Dave will chat about her latest book, "The Night We Lost Him"—a gripping family drama where a daughter and her estranged brother uncover shocking secrets about their father after his mysterious death.
Dr. Jeffrey Post
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
Laura Dave
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
Questions? Contact Jissella at JissellaD@ci.salinas.ca.us
Artificial Intelligence is in the news, and some of the headlines are downright scary. With family history research, it won’t do your work for you, but AI can give a boost to understanding social history, writing narratives about your ancestors, and looking for clues that other sources haven’t turned up. The trade-off is, like all research, it must be checked and verified, as it’s only as good as the original sources it may use.
We’ll look at all the aspects of AI, learn the best strategies to get useful results rather than generic ramblings, and explore the cautions that will help keep you on the right track.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
Questions? Contact CathleenA@ci.salinas.ca.us
If you've always dreaded wrapping gifts for any holiday, we can help! Learn simple techniques that can bring spectacular results. We'll supply wrapping paper and ribbons, and you may bring two small empty boxes for practice.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
No registration is required. There are 20 available seats for adults or teens 13+, first come first served.
Questions? Contact Jissella at JissellaD@ci.salinas.ca.us
Stretch yourself with a gentle chair yoga class designed especially for adults looking to reduce stress during the busy holiday season. Chair Yoga provides the perfect way to stretch and strengthen your body without leaving your seat. Each session will guide you through simple, effective moves to help release tension, improve flexibility, and boost your mood. No previous yoga experience is needed – just bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and a mind to unwind!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
El Gabilan Library
No registration required.
Questions? Contact William at WilliamS@ci.salinas.ca.us
SAVE THE DATE! Winter Computer Class Orientations begin January 7th. There are three levels of classes in our FREE, 10-week session. If you’re not sure where to begin your digital journey, please call Literacy staff on (831) 758-7916.
Computing for Beginners
A thorough introduction to the basics of computing. The focus of this class is understanding your device, connecting to the internet, recognizing and navigating secure websites, and sending and receiving emails.
Friday, January 10, 2025 (orientation & first class)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
Beyond Basics
Builds on the skills practiced in the Computing for Beginners class. A thorough review of Gmail is followed by a fun class project that includes using Chrome for safe internet search; Google Docs to create, format and share documents; an introduction to spread-sheeting with Google Sheets, and using Google Slides and Google Meet to present coursework.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (orientation & first class)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
El Gabilan Library
Independent Studies
This is your opportunity to focus on specific areas for improvement. You will work independently in Google Classroom and can select from curated lessons geared towards workplace readiness, productivity tools for business, and personal interest computing. To take part in this class you should have basic keyboard skills, familiarity with core operations (e.g. sending emails, accessing the internet) and some confidence in recovering from errors. This course also includes an introduction to generative AI.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (orientation & first class)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
John Steinbeck Library
To register, call the Literacy Program at (831) 758-7916 or click here.
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