Palm Beach County Library System "Mousing Around" tutorial.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 Macs). 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.

Practice using the mouse with this tutorial from Senior.netMost 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.


  Email (Gmail) Basics

Requires the ability to use the mouse, including double-clicking, right-clicking, and highlighting.
Using Google's Gmail, learn how to compose and send an email, save other people’s email addresses and attach documents or pictures to send in an email. Ask any other questions you have about email and we’ll try to answer them. Basic computer experience would be helpful.

  • Thursday, November 12, 9:15 - 11:15 am

 

  Google Docs

Requires the ability to use the mouse, including double-clicking, right-clicking, and highlighting.
Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation application with valuable storage and sharing capabilities. Create and edit documents online (from scratch or using provided templates) with an option to collaborate in real-time with other users. Upload files to your Google Docs account to make them accessible anywhere you have an internet connection. (Google Docs accepts most popular file formats, including .doc, .xls, .ppt, .rtf, etc.)

  • Thursday, November 19, 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.

Want to learn about Web 2.0? Here's a great site to get started!

2009 Classes

  1. Jan 6, Tue
    1:15 - 2:15 pm
    Using the Mouse
  2. Jan 13, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Computer Basics
  3. Jan 27, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Internet Basics
  4. Feb 3, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Word Basics
  5. Feb 10, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Intermediate Word
  6. Feb 17, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Excel Basics
  7. Mar 3, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Mail Merge
  8. Mar 10, Tue
    1:15 - 2:45 pm
    Resumes in Word
  9. Mar 17, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Power Point Basics
  10. Mar 24, Tue
    1:15 - 3:15 pm
    Signing up for Email
  11. Mar 31, Tue
    1:15 - 2:45 pm
    Google Docs
  12. May 6
    9:15 - 11:15 am
    Computer Basics
  13. May 20
    9:15 - 11:15 am
    Internet Basics
  14. Jun 3
    9:15 - 11:15 am
    Word Basics
  15. Jun 22
    cancelled
    Resumes in Word
  16. Jul 8
    9:15 - 11:15 am
    Computer Basics
  17. Jul 13
    5:30 - 7:30 pm
    Resumes in Word
  18. Jul 22
    9:15 - 11:15 am
    Word Basics
  19. Sep 10, Thu
    9:15 -10:15 am
    Using the Mouse
  20. Sep 17, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Computer Basics
  21. Sep 24, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Word Basics
  22. Oct 1 , Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Intermediate Word
  23. Oct 8, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Excel Basics
  24. Oct 15, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Mail Merge
  25. Oct 29, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Power Point Basics
  26. Nov 5, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Internet Basics
  27. Nov 12, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Email (Gmail)
  28. Nov 19, Thu
    9:15 -11:15 am
    Google Docs

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