Internet & Computer Classes

These informal labs are ideal for beginners, allowing you to gain practical, hands-on PC computer experience. (The Library does not have Mac's). All classes are held in the 2nd floor computer lab and are free and open to the public, though class size is limited.

Registration is Required and consists of adding your name and contact information to the sign-up list. Registration for each class opens one month prior to the class. For more information or to register, call 832-6173 or stop at the second floor Reference Desk.

Most classes require the ability to use the mouse, including double-clicking, right-clicking, and highlighting.
You can find detailed information on what each class covers here.
Registration for each class opens one month prior to the class.

  Computer Basics

Requires the ability to use the mouse, including double-clicking, right-clicking, and highlighting.
Don't know where to start? This class will teach you some of the very basics of using your PC. Learn to start programs on your computer, save documents, create folders to organize your work, and customize your desktop with backgrounds and shortcuts. Use this class to ask questions and get hands-on computer experience. 2 hours

• Wednesday, July 8, 9:15 - 11:15 am

  Word Basics

Requires the ability to use the mouse, including double-clicking, right-clicking, and highlighting.
This class will cover the basics of using Word to create letters or other documents. Tasks covered will include opening, saving, formatting, and printing documents, as well as using spell check, cutting and pasting, and adding pictures. 2 hours

• Wednesday, July 22, 9:15 - 11:15 am

• The class cycle normally runs January-March, May-July, and September-November. There are no classes, typically, in April, August, or December.

• The classes usually repeat from one cycle to the next.

• Each class is stand-alone. You do not need to commit to taking all the classes and can choose selectively according to your interests and needs.

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