Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Happy Veteran's Day

You have seen this if you have been in some of my classes a few years ago. On this Veteran's Day enjoy it again:

http://www.usaforever.org/flash/WeSupportU.htm

B.R. will be posting info about the Calendar Class that we came to a closed library for.

A.J.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

How to Buy a Computer (and other digital devices) for Christmas

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at the Fort Smith Public Library

Presented by: Fort Smith Public Library and River Valley Seniors

Confused by all the fancy full-color ads? Not sure where to start? Before making such a major purchase, you will want to do your homework. What do you look for? What doesn't matter at all? We have some tips to make your search for electronic purchases a little less intimidating.

"How to Buy a Computer (and other digital devices) for Christmas" Class Notes Available

Click on the blue underlined link to view and save the "How to Buy a Computer..." class notes as a PDF file (107 KB). The PDF file contains links to a variety of information resources to help seniors (and others) make more informed purchases. Some of the Consumer Reports links may require an individual subscription. Directions are also provided so that you can use the Fort Smith Library's computer network or comuputers on your next visit to the library or from home if you have a Fort Smith Library card. Other libraries in nearby communities may also maintain subscriptions to ConsumerReports.org reference materials.