Live Well in 2012

A series of programs and seminars designed to increase knowledge and livelihood in the coming year

First Impressions:
Interviewing & Resumes

Heidi Ragan, MA

Saturday, February 25th at 11am in the meeting room at the Morganton Public Library
Pre-Registration is required.

For more information, see the "Live Well in 2012" tab.

Celebrate Black History Month with the movie:
The Help (PG-13)

During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, a young southern girl decides to write a book on African-American maids’ points of view of the white families for which they work, including the good and bad times.

This program is open to all Young Adults and Adults!

Monday, February 27 – Valdese Public Library from 6:00 - 8:30 pm

ONLY 50 SPACES AVAILABLE
MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND

Computer Classes

Microsoft Office

Do you need to learn Microsoft Office for a current or prospective job? How about brushing up your skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Come join us for these classes and be able to add to your resume!

For Dates, Times, and More Information, see the "Computer Classes" Tab

Inspirational Fiction
Book Discussion Group

Redeeming Love
by Francine Rivers

Saturday, February 18th, at 3pm
Morganton Public Library Meeting Room
Light refreshments will be served
For more information, see the "Inspirational Fiction Book Discussion" Tab.

Penny Pinching Craft Day

Saving Stars: A money Saving Series for Families

Friday, January 27th at 3:00pm at MPL

Pre-registration is required.

For more information and future Saving Stars programs, please see the Saving Stars Tab

Needlework in the Morning

February 10 from 10:00am to Noon at MPL

For More Information, see the Needlework in the Morning Tab

A book discussion group for adults who love reading young adult fiction."

Our theme for February is
African American Fiction.

MPL — Saturday, February 11th at 3pm
VPL — Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm
CBH — Monday, February 27th at 6pm

For more information, see the "YA Fiction Addiction" Tab

New Reading Lists

Looking for more books like The Hunger Games? How about more urban fiction? Check out these new reading lists and packets created for our "YA Fiction Addiction" Book Discussion for adults. Everything listed is available at the library!

Dystopian Fiction

Examples: The Hunger Games, Matched, The Maze Runner.

African American Fiction

Examples: The Secret Life of Bees, Copper Sun, One Crazy Summer.

The Princess Bride

PG | 1987 | 98 minutes
Morganton Public Library
Tuesday, February 21 at 6pm

Bring your dinner and enjoy a movie! Sodas and dessert will be provided by the library.


A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).
Comedy | Adventure | Family

Microsoft Word at MPL and VPL

Sign ups begin January 10

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Word 101

An introduction to Microsoft Word Basics, including formatting and copying/cutting and pasting.

Tues., January 24 from 6:30-7:30pm at MPL
Fri., January 27 from 8:30-9:30am at MPL
Fri., January 27 from 11am-Noon at VPL

Word 102

This class will build on what we learned in Word 101. Learn how to do bulleted lists, insert pictures, and other advanced tasks!

Tues., January 31 from 6:30-7:30pm at MPL
Fri., February 3 from 8:30-9:30am at MPL
Fri., February 3 from 11am-Noon at VPL

Sign ups begin January 10

Microsoft PowerPoint at MPL and VPL

Sign ups begin January 30

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PowerPoint 101

An introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, the basics of making slides with text and images, and exploring slide designs.

Tues., February 14 from 6:30-7:30pm at MPL
Fri., February 17 from 8:30-9:30am at MPL
Fri., February 17 from 11am-Noon at VPL

PowerPoint 102

Learn how to customize templates, work with graphs, add transitions, and automatically time a slideshow! A basic knowledge of PowerPoint or attendance at PowerPoint 101 is required.

Tues., February 21 from 6:30-7:30pm at MPL
Fri., February 24 from 8:30-9:30am at MPL
Fri., February 24 from 11am-Noon at VPL

Sign ups begin January 30

Microsoft Excel at MPL and VPL

Sign ups begin February 20

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Excel 101

An introduction to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, edit, & format a basic spreadsheet, including basic equations and sorting.

Tues., March 6 from 6:30-7:30pm at MPL
Fri., March 9 from 8:30-9:30am at MPL
Fri., March 9 from 11am-Noon at VPL

Excel 102

Learn how to work with advanced equations, add graphs, have a multi-sheet workbook, and set up conditional formatting. A basic knowledge of Excel or attendance at Excel 101 is required.

Tues., March 13 from 6:30-7:30pm at MPL
Fri., March 16 from 8:30-9:30am at MPL
Fri., March 16 from 11am-Noon at VPL

Sign ups begin February 20

Microsoft Office Classes at CBH

Sign ups begin January 24

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Microsoft Word

An introduction to Microsoft Word Basics, including formatting and copying/cutting and pasting. Also, learn how to do bulleted lists, insert pictures, and other tasks.

Mon., February 6 from 1-3pm at CBH

Microsoft PowerPoint

An introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, the basics of making slides with text and images, and exploring slide designs. Also, learn how to customize templates, work with graphs, add transitions, and automatically time a slideshow.

Mon., February 27 from 1-3pm at CBH

Microsoft Excel

An introduction to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, edit, and format a basic spreadsheet, including basic equations and sorting. Also, learn how to work with advanced equations, add graphs, have a multi-sheet workbook, and set up conditional formatting.

Mon., March 19 from 1-3pm at CBH

Sign ups begin January 24