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Thursday, July 01 1:00PM-2:30PM Middletown City Hall	Naturalization Ceremony Independence Day is coming, a good time for us all to remember with gratitude the benefits of citizenship in the United States. You are invited to a special ceremony to be held on Thursday, July 1 at 1 pm at Middletown City Hall. The Honorable Warren W. Eginton Senior District Judge, will conduct a Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens from all over the world. Russell Library coordinates this event with other local organizations and agencies every July, and it is inspiring to attend.
Saturday, July 03	Library Closed
Sunday, July 04	Closed Sundays
Monday, July 05	Library Closed
Saturday, July 10	9-1 Summer Hours The library will be open 9-1pm on Saturdays through August.
Saturday, July 10 9:30AM-12:00PM Meeting Room 3	Russell Writers Each month of 2010 brings the Russell Writers a writing challenge to spark their imaginations. Of course, you are always welcome to write on any topic and in any format you choose, but we hope these writing prompts are helpful for those times when you’re not sure where to begin. This Month's Prompt: Have an unopened novel or book of poetry or magazine or newspaper before you. Close your eyes, open the reading material, and put your finger down on a random spot. Open your eyes and note the sentence or headline to which your finger is nearest. Use that as the first sentence or line of your story or poem. The Russell Writers meet on the second Saturday of the month, from 9:30am until noon, in the third floor Meeting Room. Each participant will have a chance to read his or her work (please bring several copies) and have it gently critiqued by the other members. All writers, from beginners to the experienced, are welcome. Please join us! For more information, contact Michele Rousseau at 344-8136 or shellywriter@sbcglobal.net, or call Russell Library’s Programs and Publicity office at 347-2528, ext . 135.
Sunday, July 11	Closed Sundays
Tuesday, July 13 10:00AM-12:00PM Computer Area	Microsoft Word Basics This class is designed for those new to word processing. Learn how to create, format, save/open and cut/copy and paste documents. Basic keyboard knowledge is desirable. Prior use of mouse is required.
Wednesday, July 14 10:00AM-12:00PM Computer Area	Microsoft Word Beyond the Basics This class will reinforce and expand on your basic Word skills. It will include: page set-up, margins, using the clipboard, tabs, and formatting. This class is intended for those who want to sharpen and develop their basic Word skills. Knowledge of the basic tools of Microsoft Word is required, OR completion of Microsoft Word Basics.
Saturday, July 17	9-1 Summer Hours The library will be open 9-1pm on Saturdays through August.
Saturday, July 17 11:00AM-1:00PM Meeting Room 3	Russell Knitters Bring your knitting projects and join an enthusiastic group of knitters who are willing to share ideas and expertise. No registration is required.
Sunday, July 18	Closed Sundays
Wednesday, July 21 10:00AM-12:00PM Computer Area	Microsoft Excel Beyond the Basics Continues and expands on the essential features of Excel covered in the “Basics” class.
Thursday, July 22 10:00AM-12:00PM Computer Area	Introduction to the Internet Learn how to search the Internet more effectively in this hands-on introductory class. Basic search techniques and tolls will be demonstrated. for those with little or no computer experience we recommend taking the 'introduction to Computers' class before signing up for this class.
Saturday, July 24	9-1 Summer Hours The library will be open 9-1pm on Saturdays through August.
Sunday, July 25	Closed Sundays
Tuesday, July 27 10:00AM-12:00PM Computer Area	Introduction to PowerPoint Basics Create presentations using text, an outline, graphics, hyperlinks, tables and charts. Animate, edit and show slides. Change a design template. Create a new design template or custom background from a picture. Before taking this class, you should have a good understanding of Microsoft Windows or have taken Introduction to Computers and Word Basics. You will learn how to create, modify and run a PowerPoint presentation.
Tuesday, July 27 6:15PM-8:15PM Computer Area	Preparing a Resume for ON-Line Applications Before signing up for this class, patrons should generally understand how to use the Web and Microsoft Word. Using a sample resume, patrons can expect to learn how to format a 'paper' resume adn prepare an electronic version to post on the Web. The workshop will also explore job sites, such as Career Builder and Monster.
Thursday, July 29 7:00PM-8:30PM Courtyard	Indra Jazz Trio Concert INDRA, a jazz trio based in Århus, Denmark will perform in the Library Courtyard on Thursday, July 29 at 7pm. Their concert will include a unique take on a number of known standards and traditional American folk songs along with Italian and Spanish music. INDRA has an extensive and diverse repertoire drawn mainly from songs that Indra Rios-Moore has collected over her last 15 years of solo singing and international touring experience.
Saturday, July 31	9-1 Summer Hours The library will be open 9-1pm on Saturdays through August.