SmartNet is a series of free public programs, hosted by Mahopac Public Library from April through November of 2009. These programs and related materials are designed to inform community members of all ages about knowledgeable use of technology and the Internet.

SmartNet Programs are for family members of all ages. Programs will include classes and presentations on a variety of topics, including social networking sites, how to protect your privacy online, "cyber-bullying," how to conduct research online using reliable sources, and much more.

Click HERE to search the library's online calendar and sign up for the next SmartNet Program. Below is a listing of upcoming SmartNet Programs:

Wednesday, September 30:
"Internet Filtering: Facts and Fiction"; Librarian Amy Schapiro; 7pm; Computer Lab; for parents.

Wednesday, October 14:
"Internet Safety Net: Social Networking for Parents"; Librarian Amy Schapiro; 7-9pm in the Computer Lab

Thursday, October 22:
"I-Safe" Tools For Success on the Internet; Putnam County Sheriff's Office Mahopac Middle School and High School Resource Officers Deputies McKechnie and Monroe; 7pm in the Community Room; for adults and teens.

Wednesday, November 4:
"The Trouble With Texting"; Librarian Amy Schapiro; 7pm; Computer Lab; for parents.

Thursday, November 19:
"Information Overload! Refining the Search For Quality Information On-Line"; Tracey Shaffer Director of Educational Technology and Information Systems Mahopac Central School District and Mary DeBellis Head of ReferenceMPL; 7pm in the Community Room; 12 y/o to adult.

Wednesday, December 2:
"A Stranger in Your Home: The Basics of Internet Safety" ...Just when you thought your password was safe...; Presented by Putnam County Assistant District Attorney Joseph Charbonneau; 7pm in the Community Room; for adults and teens.

SmartNet Resources:

Books	DVDs	Web Sites
Cyber Ethics by Diane Bailey (Juvenile) Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn to Use the Internet Safely & Responsibly by Nancy E. Willard (Adult) Internet: A Magic Mouse Guide by Chris Ward-Johnson (Juvenile) MySpace Unraveled: A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking by Lawrence J. Magrid (Adult) Safety on the Internet by Lucia Raatma (Juvenile)	A Parent's Guide to MySpace.com (Adult) Caught in the Web (Juvenile) Internet Safety (Juvenile) Online Predators: Invading My Space (Adult & Juvenile)	www.connectwithyourkids.org eduation for the public about the dangers of the Internet with tips & information about Internet safety www.isafe.org is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to empowering and educating youth to safely and responsibly take control of their Internet experiences. www.wiredsafety.org provides help, information, and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages.