Nearby Happenings

June 1 - 7, 2013                     NEW & NOTABLE  THIS WEEK AT YOUR LIBRARY Late Opening Tuesday June 4 The library will be opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday June 4 to allow for a DPPL all-staff meeting . Coming June 8th -  Summer Reading Clubs at DPPL! Info Here     Local Talent Wanted!    We are looking for local teen bands and solo artists for our Battle of the Bands on July 5th! Contact Joanie at jsebastian@dppl.org for more information.      New On Our Blogs   Plain Talk Meet the New Hold Wrapper  Positively Ellinwood Street  Coming Attractions for July 2013  Kidding Around The Importance of Summer Reading  Quick Links   Get DPPL on the go. Try our mobile app now!   www.dppl.org/edppl            Go to the Full Schedule of Events   Contact Us   myCATALOG Main DPPL Website         TUMBLER RSS FEEDS For Adults         REGISTER HERE  REGISTER HERE           For Teens     Computer Skills   Intermediate Computers in Spanish Saturday June 1, 1:30 - 3:30p.m. Oakton Community College offers an intermediate level computer class in Spanish. The focus of the class will be on Microsoft Word. Registration on site. Introduction to the Internet Monday June 3, 10 - 11:30 a.m. REGISTER This introductory class will teach you essential Internet skills and provide you with enough basic information to avoid some of the all-too-common Internet pitfalls. Walk in a novice; walk out a "Googler." Introduction to Word Monday June 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. REGISTER The Introduction to Microsoft Word class will introduce you to essential word processing functions and guide you through various ways to manipulate and format text. The new "Office Button" and "Ribbon" menu scheme will be explained. You will need to have basic mouse and keyboarding skills to appreciate this class. Basic Computer Skills Wednesday June 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m. REGISTER Does it seem like absolutely everybody but you is using a computer? Then the Basic Computer Skills class is for you. You will learn the handful of basic mouse and typing skills that are needed to use simple computer programs and perform tasks online. The class will be as much fun as it is informative. My MediaMall Lab Thursday June 6, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The MyMediaMall Lab is an opportunity to work with a library staff member to learn about using MyMediaMall for free downloadable audiobooks and ebooks. No registration is required.

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Your 2013/2014 Steering Team

Thought this was funny from the M.O.P.S page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67vDQ3l8ghI

M.O.P.S Season is over but....

Hey all as you know our season is over and will continue in September, but there are plenty of summer play dates ahead. Check them out on the blog, our first one is June 5 at Hill Street Park in MP. Also don't forget if you want to be on steering team next year contact us at nwcmops@gmail.com, our last st meeting is this wed at 9:30. Our one day garage sale made us $270! I will be collecting items throughout the summer if you want to donate. The sale will probably be in June. Also don't forget while you do spring cleaning for next year save your items! Drop them off at my house if you need, because next year I will be once again holding the garage sale! Don't forget to send me your finished mason jar crafts, the deadline will be Sept. 4! Have a great summer all!

No need to lighten your wallets with these homemade green cleaners!

Laundry Soap:

1 bar of soap

1 C Borox

1 C Washing Soda

Grate soap, add with washing soda and Borox. Mix. Yields 32-64 loads, depending upon whether you use one or two tablespoons per load. Only use one tablespoon for HE washers.

Window Cleaner/Windex

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

Add blue food dye to make it look like Windex if you forget to label the bottle.


Combine all ingredients in a plastic spray bottle. Shake well before using. Use like Windex on glass and mirrors.

Sample you were sent home with today:

Dishwasher detergent tabs - http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com

2 cups Washing soda or Baking soda

2 cups Borax

1/2 cup Kosher salt or Epsom salt

1/2 cup vinegar

15-20 drops of Lemon essential oil

Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon. Press into an ice cube tray and wait 24-48 hours for it to harden. Add  pod to your dishwasher.