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November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

All NaNoWriMo events are held in the Computer Lab,
Learning Resources Center - 205
from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Last year, over 200,000 people were a part of NaNoWriMo. This year the Library Series pulls together people who want to embrace the challenge of writing a novel in 30 days. We'll have fun, support each other, and learn together as we achieve our goal of becoming novelists.

Informational Session

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Have you longed to write a novel? Learn the basics that will prepare you to write from scratch a 50,000-word novel in 30 days, beginning at 12:00:01 am on November 1. We'll provide handouts and help you start an account at the NaNoWriMo website.

NaNoWriMo Registration

Kickoff Event

Thursday, November 1, 2012

The great writing adventure has begun! There's still time to sign up and join those who have begun writing a 50,000-word novel to be completed by midnight, November 30. Handouts are available for those who missed the informational session, along with tips on how to keep your creative juices flowing.

The Half-Way Mark

Thursday, November 15, 2012

What's happening with your novel? Ahead of schedule? Behind? Hit a writer's block? Whatever your experience, join us for a discussion of the trials, tribulations, and joys of completing a 50,000-word novel in one month. We'll share words of inspiration, pep talks, and tactics for how to stay the course.

Final Pep-Talk and Reporting

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Come for one last push as you enter the final day of writing your novel. Brag, complain, and trade stories with fellow writers on what you've learned about the creative process of writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. And preen your feathers: you can now say "I've written a novel!"

The Cloud: How to Safely & Securely Store Your "Stuff" in the Cloud

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Whether you realize it or not, your activity online is continually depositing information on web-based servers, known as "the cloud". Join this informational session on using DropBox, Box.net, Google Drive, and Microsoft's Live Drive. Learn about security settings and how to keep your family pictures and documents stored safely online.

Tech Talks

With so many options available to communicate and share information, determining the most effective way to use technology can be overwhelming. Join us for Tech Talks to get the most out of current technology. Tech Talks are free, and held monthly on designated Thursdays on the Nicolet College Campus and at Nicolet Lakeland Center.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Rhinelander: Nicolet College,
Learning Resources Center - 205
4 - 5 pm in Minocqua: Nicolet College - Lakeland Center - 13 (9569 Hwy 70 W)

eReaders or Tablets: What's Your Style?

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 6:30 - 8 pm
Rhinelander: Nicolet College, Learning Resources Center - 205

Are you an eReader or tablet person? Test drive the Color Nook, Nook Tablet, the Kindle Reader and Kindle Fire, and the iTouch and iPad, to discover which gadget fits your style. Learn about safely downloading books and applications online, and free eBook software available for your PC and Mac.

Now That I Have an eReader or Tablet...

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 6:30 - 8 pm
Rhinelander: Nicolet College, Learning Resources Center - 205

Bring your eReader or tablet and learn how to download free books and interesting apps for games, social networking, business, education and for nurturing your creative projects. Our focus is on Kindles, Nooks, and iPads. You'll learn something new and be able to share what you already know with others.

Internet Searching Tips & Tricks

Thursday, February 7, 2013

In this informal session, we'll explore how to improve your search results on the Internet. Which of the many search engines are the best? How do we get the most out of them? We'll also visit free online Ask sites and learn which are trustworthy and which should be avoided.

Carry Your Office in Your Pocket

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Did you know you're capable of toting an entire suite of office software around in your pocket? Bring your own USB jump drive and learn how to load it with free applications that meet your individual needs, and then how to use the information stored there with any Windows computer.

A Look at Emerging Technologies

Thursday, April 11, 2013

How do we keep up with all the emerging technologies, gadgets, software, and breathtaking changes on the Internet? Learn which technologies may be destined for history's dustbin and which to keep an eye on. We'll test drive some of the newest gadgets and see what value they hold for us.