Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Main Library Events Main Library Events February 2012 Click here for all Children’s Events Click here for the Main Library HYPE Teen Center Events Become a fan of the Detroit Public Library on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for up-to-date event information! Buisness, Science & Technology African American Inventors Saturday, February 4, 11:00 a.m. - Noon            Learn about the great contributions by African American inventors, throughout history and today! TLC Computer Lab All Social Science, Education & Religion Ossian Sweet and Housing Law Saturday, February 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Florise Neville-Ewell, Associate Professor, Cooley Law School, will discuss Housing Law and the story of Detroit's Ossian Sweet as written by Kevin Boyle in his book: Arc of Justice: a Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age -Friends Conference Room Adult                                                                                                                         Accounting Aid Society Tax Assistance Program Saturdays & Tuesday Afternoons, February 4, 7, 11, 14, 21, 25 and 28. Be in line at Old Children’s Entrance well before the library opens at 10 am on Saturdays and Noon on Tuesdays.  On Tuesdays obtain number at Noon when Library opens, then return four hours later for service provided 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  This free tax preparation is available to individuals who received $25,000 or less and families that received $50,000 or less in income for the tax year.  On Saturdays approximately 40 – 50 people... and on Tuesdays approximately 25 people ... will be helped on a first come, first served basis, depending on the number of AAS volunteers.  People receive their number when the Library opens.  For tax assistance, bring driver’s license or state ID; Social Security numbers for yourself (and spouse and dependents if applicable); and income statements or forms such as W-2s, pension, Social Security, child support, unemployment, and miscellaneous Income.  To claim deductions or credits bring all supporting documents.  To have refunds deposited in your bank account, bring institution’s name, routing number, and your account number. TLC Center Open Lab: Computers Every Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21, & 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Do you have questions about computers?  We have answers. Adult Open Lab: Computers Every Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Do you have questions about computers?  We have answers. Adult Basic Web Searching Wednesday, February 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to use browser software and navigate the web. Adult Computer Basics Friday, February 3, Noon - 1:00 p.m. Learn how to create a computer file, save and print it. Adult Intermediate Computer Skills Friday, February 3, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts. Adult African American Inventors Saturday, February 4, 11:00 a.m.  – Noon Learn about African American Inventors            Adult Intermediate Web Searching Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to use special features, i.e. maps Adult Creating Flyers in Word Friday, February 10, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Learn how to use WordArt, borders and clip art. Adult Using Tables in Word Friday, February 10, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use the table feature in Word. Adult Introduction to Excel Saturday, February 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn how to create a spreadsheet and chart. Adult Intermediate Excel Saturday, February 11, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Learn how to create a spreadsheet, chart and use formulas. Adult Using PowerPoint Friday, February 17, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Learn how to create a presentation with PowerPoint. Adult Creating a Photo Album with PowerPoint Friday, February 17, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use the photo album feature in PowerPoint. Adult Intermediate Computer Skills Friday, February 24, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts. Adult Intermediate Web Searching Friday, February 24, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use special features, i.e. maps Adult Introduction to Word Saturday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.  - 12:30 p.m. Learn how to use Word.            Adult Creating Flyers in Word Saturday, February 25, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn how to use WordArt, borders and clip art. Adult Intermediate Web Searching Wednesday, February 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to use special features, i.e. maps Adult