Open Language Lab

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Email Nivel 1 - Crear una Cuenta

Wed, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Cree una cuenta de correo electrónico. Aprenda a navegar por la interfaz, incluyendo la Bandeja de Entrada o Inbox, el panel de lectura y el área de redacción.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Dec 18, 10:45am - 11:05am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Email Nivel 2 - Navegar Su Cuenta

Wed, Dec 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda a componer y enviar mensajes de correo electrónico con archivos adjuntos. Familiarícese con las opciones para responder y reenviar mensajes.

Registration is now closed

Teen Takeover - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

High school students will earn up to two hours of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Wed, Dec 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Cancelled

Open Lab: Como Usar YouTube

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Esta clase te mostrará una forma básica y sencilla de ver videos y tutoriales en el mundo de YouTube.

Open Lab: Postales Usando Canva

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Diseña postales únicas utilizando la plataforma Canva. Explorar herramientas, plantillas y técnicas en Canva que le darán rienda suelta a tu imaginación.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Area

Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Cancelled

Practice Makes Perfect

Thu, Dec 19, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

English Conversation Hour 1

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners.

Cancelled

Code with Osmo (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Go on a coding adventure. Help Awbie, the loveable monster, find his animal friends with the use of tangible Osmo coding blocks in this fun game.

This event is full

Adobe Illustrator Basics (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Learn how to design neat vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Create and arrange assets and use common design techniques and editing tools to create artwork as well as manage objects and layers.

Cancelled

Little Chef: Build a Snowman

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:55am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

You’re never too young to get your start in the kitchen! Bring your little one to learn cooking skills as you interact with a delicious recipe. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Microsoft Word Nivel 1 - Creando Documentos

Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Crea documentos pulidos en Microsoft Word. Navegue por la interfaz de usuario y aplique técnicas básicas de procesamiento de texto. Aprende acciones importante como copiar, cortar y pegar.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Area

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Dec 25, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Dec 25, 10:45am - 11:05am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Dec 25, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Cancelled

Email Level 1 - Create an Account

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.

Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account

Thu, Dec 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3

Thu, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Area

Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Cancelled

Cuentame un Cuento - Tell Me a Story Bilingual Stories and Fun

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.

Mon, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:55am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish that are suitable for speakers of either language. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Caregiver Coffee and a Craft

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Connect with other caregivers while sipping a hot beverage and making a craft. Your child will explore play with friends. Recommended for adults and their children ages 0-5.

Sensory Free Play

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 2-5.

Thu, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Area

Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

English Conversation Hour

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Senior Crochet Level 1

Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

Fri, Jan 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Happiness Rocks

Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Spread happiness by painting a rock and adding a positive message to the back. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Baby Boogie

Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:00am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Introduce your baby to music and stimulate cognitive development, language learning and motor coordination. Recommended for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Area

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

Computer Basics Level 1 (Practice) - Getting Started with Windows

Tue, Jan 07, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practice how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

Speaking Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Stories & Stretches

Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Children's Area

Wiggle and stretch to stories, songs and rhymes focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Jan 07, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Children's Area

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Principios de Computadora Nivel 1 - Comenzando a Trabajar con Windows

Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda conceptos y terminología de computadoras. Explore el escritorio de la computadora usando técnicas básicas del ratón (mouse) y el teclado.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:45am - 11:05am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Principios de Computadora Nivel 2 - Creando y Guardando Archivos

Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda como organizar archivos y carpetas en su computadora.

Teen Volunteering - Southeast Teen Zine: Terracotta Times

Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

English Conversation

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Southeast's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Ages 13-18.

Preparing for Retirement: Financial Ways to Survive

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Resume Writing

Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word and library resources.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Financial planning is a significant key to your retirement. Discuss ways to have a clear plan in place before you retire.

Sensory Free Play

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 2-5.

Thu, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Open Lab - LinkedIn for Job Seekers

Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Area

Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

This class will equip you with the essentials to navigate the world's largest professional platform. Learn to build a strong profile, and start exploring career opportunities.

Pajama Jamboree

Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Put on your favorite jammies for a fun-filled afternoon of a story, craft and a snack. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

LEGO Spike Essentials: Great Adventures

Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.

Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Microsoft Excel Nivel 1 - Creación de Hojas de Cálculo

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Comience a usar Excel hoy mismo. Ingrese, formatee y guarde datos en hojas de cálculo. Calcule datos con fórmulas básicas. Guarde sus datos y aprenda a compartir libros de trabajo con colaboradores.

Microsoft Excel Nivel 2 - Asegurar y Finalizar Hojas de Cálculos

Sat, Jan 11, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Personalice y organice hojas de trabajo con nombres, códigos de colores, encabezados, temas y más. Proteja sus hojas de trabajo con una contraseña y aprenda a imprimir sus hojas de cálculos.

Music in the Library: West African Kora - Presented by Sean Gaskell

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Sean Gaskell will give a performance on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell’s performance will feature traditional songs and some of his own personal compositions.

Dance Party

Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:00am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Time to move! At this event full of songs and dancing that will get you up off the floor to learn and play along. Just say the magic words - “Dance Party!” Recommended for ages 3-5.

Southeast Book Club - The Women: a Novel (Kristin Hannah)

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Area

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss our book selection.

Learn a Language: "The Orientation"

Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Learn a new language using library resources. Aprende un nuevo idioma utilizando los recursos de la biblioteca.

Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.info/socialworker.

Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files

Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Computer Basics Level 2 (Practice) - Creating & Saving Files

Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practice how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Cancelled

Speaking Clearly Intermediate

Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases.

Dance Party

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Children's Area

Time to move! At this event full of songs and dancing that will get you up off the floor to learn and play along. Just say the magic words - “Dance Party!” Recommended for ages 3-5.

Tue, Jan 14, 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Children's Area

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Internet Nivel 1 - Fundamentos Básicos

Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprender los conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Familiarícese con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:45am - 11:05am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:40am

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Internet Nivel 1 - Fundamentos Básicos (Práctica)

Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practica con conceptos y terminología de la Internet. Practica con los navegadores web mientras navega por la Internet.

Teen Takeover - Teen Volunteering

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Southeast - Ask at Desk

High school students will earn up to two hours of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.

Internet Nivel 2 - Técnicas de Búsqueda

Thu, Jan 16, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Aprenda sobre motores de búsqueda y sobre técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Sensory Free Play

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Explore, discover, and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Ages 2-5.

Internet Nivel 2 - Técnicas de Búsqueda (Práctica)

Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Practica con motores de búsqueda y usando técnicas de búsqueda para encontrar exactamente lo que está buscando en la Internet.

Thu, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Area

Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Southeast - Computer Lab

Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.

Practice Makes Perfect

Thu, Jan 16, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Southeast - Meeting Room 2

Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Southeast - Computer Lab

Explore and learn English (ESOL) or the language of your choice in an open lab environment. Learn and practice using one of the available programs.