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January 30, 2006
Spring Adult Tech Ed Registration Lottery Begins
Ready or not, here they come. The Darien Library's Spring 2006 Adult Technology Education Classes start the week of March 6. Beginning at 9 a.m. on February 17, the list of courses will be posted on the library's website. You'll find classes for computer novices as well as more advanced topics for more experienced users. Peruse the list of classes, and sign up for as many as you like. Be sure to fill out a separate online registration form for each class you want to take. Online registration will close on Monday, February 27, at 9 p.m. I'll contact you by email or phone (your preference) during the week of February 27 to confirm your registration. If you have any questions about registration, give me a call at 655-1234 x136, send me an email at sgammato@darienlibrary.org, or just send your comments to this blog. We look forward to hearing from you!
Posted by JudyS at 06:11 PM
January 24, 2006
Medicare Drug Plan Workshop
May 15th is the deadline for joining a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan offering coverage for 2006. To guide you through the enrollment process and to help you navigate the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder, the Library is offering a special hands-on workshop. The workshop will be offered on Wednesday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and again on Thursday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The workshop is free and open to Darien residents, those who work full-time in Darien, and Friends of the Darien Library at the Contributor ($300) level. Special instructor: Michael Wong, information services, Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging. Seating is limited, so register early. For more information and registration, contact Judy Sgammato at 655-1234 x136 or at sgammato@darienlibrary.org.
Posted by JudyS at 05:22 PM
January 18, 2006
CES 2006 Rocks Las Vegas
The International Consumer Electronics Show took place in Las Vegas from January 5 to 8. For reviews of the best gadgets presented at the show, visit cnet.com
Posted by JudyS at 06:00 PM
January 10, 2006
Have DVDs, Don't Travel: Maybe, Maybe Not
Not a world traveler at this point in my life, I only recently became aware of the Regional Coding System set up by the motion picture industry in an effort to control DVD viewing around the world. Like it or not, DVDs have replaced videotape cassettes as the preferred medium for audiovisual data. As with any new medium, there's lots to learn about DVDs. For all kinds of information on DVDs, including an explanation of the Regional Coding System, visit DVD Demystified.
Posted by JudyS at 09:39 AM