Have you heard of Lynda? No, not Lynda Barry, the famous cartoonist and author. The Lynda I am referring to is a very helpful and just as inspiring website. Lynda.com offers courses in just about anything! You can master a class in animation or an operating system you need to familiarize yourself with for work.…
It's a new year which means it's time for new knowledge and discovery! Dust off the resolutions you made last year and commit to learning about one of the various topics Lynda.com has to offer. Course subjects on Lynda.com range from Animation all the way to the Web. There is undoubtedly a Lynda.com course for…
I think we can all agree that technology is daunting. New and more complex software, devices, and applications are designed and published every day. Although these tools are meant to be helpful and are supposed to make our lives easier, understanding how they function can be rather difficult. Getting help for tech questions and problems can…
The Workshop at CMPLD can be found in the lower level at Cook Park and provides many materials for design and production. Creative programs are already on their way and open lab hours begin January 12th from 9am to 1pm. A Tech Aide will be available to answer questions and assist every Saturday morning (except…
Is your holiday season becoming progressively more boring? Do you find yourself averse to putting on a ton of layers in order to simply survive the cold? You're in luck! CMPLD provides a productive and engaging resource called Lynda.com that covers a wide range of interests and can be utilized from the comfort of your…
It may appear that CMPLD has a near endless supply of resources and activities for its patrons to choose from. Whether its our plethora of book clubs, classes on how to use Microsoft Word, or Movie Matinees every Thursday and Friday, there is surely an experience available for everyone. If you are more of a…
Is this dull season keeping your energy low and your bored level high? Do you find yourself being lazier than usual? The solution to these mundane times is Lynda.com! In this expansive website, you can find a variety of courses on subjects ranging from 3D Animation all the way to the world wide web. Here…
Are you looking for a bit of adventure this dreary season but can't afford to spend time or money on a vacation? Look no further than your local library, CMPLD, to transport you to another world: the world of virtual reality. The Workshop, located downstairs at the Cook Park Library, offers not one but three…
Cook Memorial Public Library District (CMPLD) is constantly evolving to provide a multitude of different resources ranging from reading clubs to needlework classes all the way to tech workshops. If you’ve stopped by the library recently, you may have noticed the room that formerly housed the Library’s Digital Studio has a fresh coat of paint.…
Tell me if you've been here before. You pull out your phone with every intention to just check an email, send a quick text, or find out what that notification was, only to find yourself 20 minutes later scrolling through your Instagram feed until it says you're all caught up. Or maybe you've even caught…
