English Discussion Group

Potomac Community Library has an English Discussion Group which meets in our Community Room. This is not a class but an opportunity to practice English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Join others from all over the world as you sharpen your English skills.

Thursdays, November 5 & 19, 12:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.

Investing for the New Year

Potomac Community Library presents a free program about investing for 2010. Certified Financial Planner Mark Teodosio will discuss financial strategies which may allow you to take advantage of the new market in the coming year. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Thursday, November 5
7:00–9:00 p.m.

Registration, in person or by phone, begins October 22.

*Jazz: the Music of America Dixieland featuring Seth Kibel’s Dixieland Quartet

The Prince William Library System is happy to present the final concert in the “Jazz : The Music of America” musical series. Seth Kibel’s Dixieland Quartet will present Dixieland Jazz music. The group features Seth Kibel on clarinet, Brian Priebe on trombone, Phil Mathieu on banjo and Jay Miles on tuba.

Sunday, November 8, 2:00 p.m.

Registration, in person or by phone, begins October 8.

This performance has been arranged through the offices of the DC Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 161-710, and is funded in part, by the Recording Industry through the Music Performance Fund. The sales of compact discs and cassettes generate funds that make these free concerts possible.

Hablamos Spanish Chat

Potomac Community Library hosts a Spanish Chat group for those individuals interested in having informal chat sessions to broaden their abilities speaking Spanish.

This is not a class but an opportunity to practice speaking Spanish while having fun with other new and native Spanish speakers. Fluent Spanish speakers are welcome.

Tuesdays, November 10 & 24
7:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.

African-American Book Discussion Group

Watercolored Pearls
by Stacy Hawkins Adams

The tale of three friends at the same crossroads in their lives, as they try to get their lives together and look to God for answers. The author is a freelance reporter and inspirational writer based in Richmond, and her book is sure to resonate with readers. Readers are invited to stop by and join in the discussion.

Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.

Third Thursday Thrillers

Retirement Homes Are Murder
by Mike Befeler

This first novel is both quirky and humorous, and tells the story of a very interesting twenty-four hour period in the life of octogenarian Paul Jacobson. Once he is placed in a retirement home on the Big Island, Hawaii, he discovers a body in the laundry chute, and becomes the prime suspect. What makes his day even more complicated is that he cannot remember anything upon awakening from sleep, as he suffers from shortterm memory loss. With the help of his granddaughter and some new friends, Paul goes on a hunt for the real murderer. We hope you will read this entertaining debut novel and join in our discussion.

Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.

Bedtime Storytime

Get ready for bed and then leave home! Come to the library for a before-bed treat of stories, songs & fingerplays. PJs, nighttime blankies and stuffed animals are optional.

Wednesdays, November 4 & 18
7:30 p.m.

Please pick up a pass beginning at 7:00 p.m. A pass will be required for each child attending the program. Limit 30 children.

*2nd Annual Potomac Book of Records Event

Celebrate the anniversary of the Guinness Book of World Records by participating in library-based contests to create the Potomac Library Book of Records and a Wall of Fame in the Children’s Department. The afternoon promises to be fun for the whole family as we learn about records and record breakers, take part in games, and maybe even attempt some records of our own.

This program has been CANCELLED.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tuesdays Together:
Family Activity Night
Americana Time

Activities for the entire family; all ages are welcome. For those who enjoy historical fiction, especially American Girls, Dear America, and My Name is America, here’s a program filled with a reading from the genre, Americana trivia, crafts and games, as well as some all- American snacks!

Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.

Free passes are available at the Information Desk beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the program. A pass will be required for each person making a craft; limit 24 crafters.

*Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month with Mama Mary Sunbeam

Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month at the Potomac Library. Join us for Cherokee drumming, songs, history and storytelling with Mama Mary Sunbeam. Mama Mary has a rich background in Native American history and customs, and this interactive program is designed to help families enjoy learning about, and participating in, Native American customs and stories.

Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m.

For all ages.

Free tickets for this program will be available beginning November 7. Each person attending must have a ticket.

Limit 100.

The Friends of Potomac Library Book Sale

Materials available for purchase include cookbooks, paperbacks, novels, magazines, recordings, and other items. Proceeds support programs at the library. Hardback books sell for $1.00, paperbacks cost 50 cents, and magazines are priced at 25 cents an issue. The sale also features encyclopedias or other reference books for sale at special prices. On Sunday, November 15—also known as bargain day—all the books you can fit in a brown paper grocery bag will cost only $1.00. Please join us to take advantage of the book bargains on that day. The sale will be held in the Community Room of the Potomac Community Library.

Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15
Friday and Saturday, November 13 & 14
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 15
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.

Space is limited and registration is required. A $10 refundable deposit is required to secure a place in these free computer classes. The $10 deposit will be returned to participants who attend all sessions of the classes for which they register.

Word Processing: the Basics: Part I and II

Instruction for beginners in using Microsoft Word. These classes are designed for those who want to learn how to create, open, close, and save documents as well as, add, delete, move text and more.

Prerequisite: Must be able to type and use a mouse.

Monday, November 2
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Monday, November 9
9:00–11:00 a.m.

Registration, in person or by phone, begins October 19.

Introduction to Excel

You’ve heard about Excel. Now you can learn about it. In this introductory class, we will talk about what Excel is, what it is used for, how it might help you on the job or at home. Plus you will see some examples of Excel in action. How much math do you need to know to use Excel? We will discuss the “math angle,” the vocabulary, and some of the basic concepts so that you can make an informed decision as to whether or not learning Excel is right for you.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, able to type, and use a mouse.

Thursday, November 5, 7:00 p.m.

Registration begins October 22.

Computer Basics

Would you like to learn about computers? Have you been confused or timid about trying computers and the Internet? Do you know the difference between a keyboard and a keystroke? Please join us for this free class as a staff member demystifies the whole computer experience.

Tuesday, November 10
9:00-10:30 a.m.

Registration, in person or by phone, begins October 27.

Expanded Computer Basics Class

Have you taken the library's Computer Basics class, but still feel you need to know more? We will practice some of the skills learned in Computer Basics and build on those with more information about the computer and the internet. In this course you will learn about opening and saving files, key board functions, printing from documents or the internet and more. This Expanded Computer Basics class will help prepare students for moving on to more advanced computer classes.

Prerequisites: All students must have taken the library's Computer Basics class.

Thursday, November 19
9:00–10:30 a.m.

Registration, in person or by phone, begins November 5.