Troy's Community Newsletter

Troy Public Library November Activities

Call 274-7071 To Register.

Monday, November 1 at 7 p.m.

Historic Lansingburgh

Michael Barrett, Local historian, lecturer, and tour leader

Join Michael Barrett for this inaugural slide talk based on his popular tour of Historic Lansingburgh, which begins with the settlement of Lansingburgh in the 1750's and the founding of "New City" in 1771. Barrett will discuss several pre-Revolutionary buildings still extant, shipping and ship building, brush making and oil cloth, and some old homes including those of Herman Melville and Chester Arthur.

Monday, November 8 at 7 p.m.

Beyond the Basics: Searching the Web

Mary Trev Thomas, Reference Librarian

How do you locate the information you are looking for on the ever growing, always changing World Wide Web? Find out how various search engines and directories can help you find the information, web pages, and services you are looking for. This program is for those who have begun to surf the Web but want to know more.

Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

Basics of a Credit Report

Marty Gordon, manager of Consumer Credit Counseling Svc

We live in a credit driven society. If you use credit, this workshop will help you understand your personal credit report and manage it to your benefit. Topics include: what's in a credit report, how creditors access information, credit report accuracy, how to obtain a copy of your credit report, myths and realities about credit report use.

In cooperation with Troy United Ink Corp., a not-for-profit corporation
Items published herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of Troy United Ink Corp., its officers or it's Board of Directors.

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