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Get practical help with resume writing, online job applications, interview practice, and job-search basics. This drop-in career support session helps job seekers build confidence and take their next steps.

Get practical help with resume writing, online job applications, interview practice, and job-search basics. This drop-in career support session helps job seekers build confidence and take their next steps.
Get practical help with resume writing, online job applications, interview practice, and job-search basics. This drop-in career support session helps job seekers build confidence and take their next steps.

Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.

Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.

A 90-minute, research-based training gives caring adults practical tools to support young people’s mental health and build resilience through safety, connection, confidence, and supportive relationships.

A 90-minute, research-based training gives caring adults practical tools to support young people’s mental health and build resilience through safety, connection, confidence, and supportive relationships.
A 90-minute, research-based training gives caring adults practical tools to support young people’s mental health and build resilience through safety, connection, confidence, and supportive relationships.

Learn about veterans’ benefits and support resources through an informal information table in the library lobby, with staff available to answer questions and connect local veterans to services.

Learn about veterans’ benefits and support resources through an informal information table in the library lobby, with staff available to answer questions and connect local veterans to services.
Learn about veterans’ benefits and support resources through an informal information table in the library lobby, with staff available to answer questions and connect local veterans to services.

Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.

Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.

Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.

Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.

Learn to search and customize Hoopla for free 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television, and music. Bring a device and library card for hands-on account setup assistance.

Learn to search and customize Hoopla for free 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television, and music. Bring a device and library card for hands-on account setup assistance.
Learn to search and customize Hoopla for free 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television, and music. Bring a device and library card for hands-on account setup assistance.

Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.

Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.
Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.

Build practical digital confidence in a supportive, hands-on series for adult learners, beginning with clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, drag and drop, and recognizing cursor shapes for everyday computer navigation.

Build practical digital confidence in a supportive, hands-on series for adult learners, beginning with clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, drag and drop, and recognizing cursor shapes for everyday computer navigation.
Build practical digital confidence in a supportive, hands-on series for adult learners, beginning with clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, drag and drop, and recognizing cursor shapes for everyday computer navigation.

Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.

Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.
Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.

Practical discussions and open Q&A help Apple users explore device features, troubleshoot questions, and share knowledge. Topics vary, welcoming both curious beginners and experienced users.

Practical discussions and open Q&A help Apple users explore device features, troubleshoot questions, and share knowledge. Topics vary, welcoming both curious beginners and experienced users.
Practical discussions and open Q&A help Apple users explore device features, troubleshoot questions, and share knowledge. Topics vary, welcoming both curious beginners and experienced users.

Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.

Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.

Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.

Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.
Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.

One-on-one career guidance helps adult job seekers explore employment options and access job-search resources. A career advisor is available near the public computers for practical assistance and questions.

One-on-one career guidance helps adult job seekers explore employment options and access job-search resources. A career advisor is available near the public computers for practical assistance and questions.
One-on-one career guidance helps adult job seekers explore employment options and access job-search resources. A career advisor is available near the public computers for practical assistance and questions.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.

Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.
Learn to interpret and prepare wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, and other support documents. The presentation emphasizes informed decision-making, personal rights, and planning for future needs.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Learn basic ukulele chords in a three-session beginner course designed for adults with little or no musical experience, then use them to play hundreds of popular songs. A limited number of loaner instruments may be available.

Learn basic ukulele chords in a three-session beginner course designed for adults with little or no musical experience, then use them to play hundreds of popular songs. A limited number of loaner instruments may be available.
Learn basic ukulele chords in a three-session beginner course designed for adults with little or no musical experience, then use them to play hundreds of popular songs. A limited number of loaner instruments may be available.

Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.

Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
Public testimony and discussion examine proposed healthcare facilities in the area, giving residents a chance to engage with North Carolina’s Certificate of Need review and healthcare service regulation.
