JANUARY PREPAREDNESS; Are you prepared? Preparing For An Evacuation; A Grab and Go Binder

Throughout 2013, the Lifelong Learning emphasis will be on preparedness.  Intermittently, the Literacy emphasis will also come in and out on the blog as well.

To start off on the Emergency Preparedness theme...
In January, the blog will be spotlighting:

1. Brainstorming Different Disasters to Prepare For:  Don't Make a Natural Disaster a Manmade Disaster
2. Preparing for an Evacuation so you can leave instantly with peace of mind--Written by a survivor of the Berkeley California fire of 1991
3. A "Grab and Go" Binder
4. A Second Person's List of Important Documents to have Ready to Grab and Go
5. ID Protection--Did you know that if you live in Georgia or 6 other states that you can order Credit Reports twice a year from the three credit agencies?  Check it out! 
6. Checklist from TIAA CREF to assist those settling an estate.  The list will also give you ideas for what should be in a Grab-and-Go Binder.

Your assignment for January:
1.  Make a Grab-and-Go Binder. OR
2.  Pick another goal to prepare for an emergency and complete it.

The link below takes you to the website where you can download the documents for the January.  Just click on the link below.
Handouts for Emergency Preparedness

Confused about your new computer or e-reader? Take a FREE computer class at your local library.

Did you get a new computer, e-Reader or other digital device for the holidays? Various libraries in the Cobb County system offer introductory classes on using computers, downloading e-books, and more for patrons seeking to enhance computer skills. The classes are free. Registration is required unless stated otherwise.

There are over 20 technology-related classes offered in January; you can find the full list on our calendar. Here's a highlight of some of the classes in the January lineup: 

Basic classes:
Tuesday, January 8: Email for Beginners, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Central Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (770) 528-2320.
Tuesday, January 8: Computer Basics, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., East Cobb Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (770) 509-2730.
Wednesday, January 9: Microsoft Word for Beginners, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Central Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (770) 528-2320.
Thursday, January 10: Internet Basics Class, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., East Cobb Library. Registration required. Prerequisite for this class: Computer Basics. To register and for more information, click here or call (770) 509-2730.
Saturday, January 12: Advanced Microsoft Word, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Central Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (770) 528-2320.
Tuesday, January 15: Computer Basics, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Central Library. Registration required; register online or call (770) 528-2320.
Tuesday, January 15: Computer Basics, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library. Registration is required; register online or call (678) 398-5828.
Thursday, January 17: Computer Basics, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library. Registration is required; register online or call (678) 398-5828.
Tuesday, January 22: Computer Basics, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mountain View Regional Library. Registration is required and space is limited.
Tuesday, January 22: Internet for Beginners, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Central Library. Registration is required; please register online or by calling (770) 528-2320.

 eReader classes:
Tuesday, January 8: Using your new Kindle and Nook - e-Readers for Seniors, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Powder Springs Library. Registration requested, but not required. To register, please call (770) 439-3600.
Wednesday, January 9: Free eBooks from OverDrive, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., East Cobb Library. This step-by-step hands-on training will teach you how to download free ebooks from the library's Overdrive website. Participants should bring the following to the class: valid library card number and PIN; Amazon account information (for Kindle users); and a USB cord (for eReaders). Registration required; please register online or by calling (770) 509-2730. 
Tuesday, January 15: Getting Started with Downloadable Library Books for your Nook or Kindle, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library. Please register online.
Tuesday, January 22: Downloading ebooks to your iPad, noon to 1 p.m., Mountain View Regional Library. Please bring your iPad, valid library card number and PIN. Registration is required; please register online.
Wednesday, January 23: Downloading e-books to your Kindle, noon to 1 p.m., Mountain View Regional Library. Please bring your Kindle, valid library card number and PIN. Registration is required.
Thursday, January 24: Downloading ebooks to your Nook, noon to 1 p.m., Mountain View Regional Library. Please bring your Nook, valid library card number and PIN. Registration is required.