Rice Public Library Tech Series

Join librarian Katie Lyons for AE technology classes at Rice Public Library!

There’s more to Gmail than meets the eye! Explore the apps that make Google Apps and Gsuite powerful, and all of the things you can do with your Gmail account.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.    A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is included. A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. 

 This Portrait and Pet photography course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality Portraits. You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!

You are comfortable with your camera and you want more! Explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority. This class is virtual only. You will be sent a ZOOM link prior to the start of class.

Learn the basics of the language with a view to travel and simple conversations. Assumes no previous study of the language. Suggested but not required: The New Italian Project. We will cover the first 5 units, referred to as 1A in some of the book versions. Alternatively Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 1 libro dello studente which is the Italian only version I will be using for teaching but it is more expensive. Class meets at the Kittery Community Center.

6 Saturday sessions

Feb. 22-March 29, 9:00-10:00am

Registration Fee: $85

Learn the basics of the language with a view to travel and simple conversations. Assumes no previous study of the language.

Suggested but not required:  Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French, Premium Third Edition (on Amazon). Class meets at the Kittery Community Center.

6 Saturday sessions

Feb. 22-March 29, 10:30-11:30am

Dean M. Auriemma B.S.Ed., M.A., NREMT

Learn lifesaving skills in this class! You'll master American Heart Association CPR and AED techniques for adults, children, and infants, including how to use an AED during CPR.

Dean serves the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport communities as Firefighter/EMT, an American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor, an ALICE instructor, and a National Highway Transportation Safety Board Child Safety Seat Technician.

Optional certification is available for an extra fee of $20, payable to Dean by cash, check, or Venmo.

You will pay Dean directly at class either $50 for the class only or $70 for the class and certificate.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5:30-8:30pm

Material Fee: $50 or $70, payable to instructor