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Adult Services - Bear Library
PAWS!
PAWS! For Reading
Call to make an appointment to read to our fabulous, furry, friends. Our dogs are specially trained to listen to you read. Bring your own book, or choose a book from our collection.
This program will help children become better at reading aloud and be comfortable with dogs. Don't loose your reading level this summer!
Appointment times are available on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday (7:00 to 8:00 pm) and 1st Saturday (10:15-11:15 am) of each month
from May through August 2013. Call 838-3300, ask for the Kids Room, to reserve a space and time.
FREE Basic Computer Classes!
Saturdays
2:00 & 3:30 pm
Did you know?
The Bear Library offers
free
classes for beginner computer users. These classes are hands on and ongoing. Call 838-3300, ask for the INFO desk to get specific information and to register for a class. Classes cover, computer basics the mouse, internet basics, basic windows, files, flash drives and more!
Basic computer classes are also available in Spanish! Come to the INFO desk to register.