Internet and Computer Classes
FREE HANDS-ON COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS ARE OFFERED MONTHLY AT THE LIBRARY FOR AGES 18 AND UP.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 14 PEOPLE WHO SIGN IN AT THE TERRACE LEVEL LOBBY UP TO 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS. EACH CLASS IS ONE AND A HALF HOURS LONG WITH A HALF HOUR OF OPEN LAB TIME AFTERWARDS FOR EXTRA PRACTICE.
GIVEAWAY: WIN A LEXMARK WIRELESS COLOR PRINTER!
From January-July, once you have completed six hours of ECO instruction, your name will be entered into our monthly printer giveaway, provided by Connect Ohio.
*MEET THE MOUSE - This class is for beginners who need help learning how to use the mouse.
Wednesday, May 8 - 6:00-7:00 p.m.
The skills learned in this class are necessary for all other classes.
*COMPUTER BASICS - This class is great for beginners and gives information about computer hardware as well as skills that will help you become comfortable using Windows 7.
Wednesday, May 15 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
The skills learned in this class are necessary for all other classes.
*CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET - This class gives information on internet browsers, toolbar buttons, security issues, creating bookmarks/favorites, and more.
Wednesday, May 22 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Mouse skills and Windows skills required.
*INTERNET WEB SEARCHING - This class will discuss search engines like Google, Yahoo, Ask, and Bing. It also covers how to evaluate a website and touches briefly on social networking sites and YouTube.
Wednesday, May 29 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Mouse skills and Windows skills required.
*DISCOVERING EMAIL AND GOOGLE - This class will explore the most popular products that Google has to offer, including Google Gmail, Drive, Earth, and much more!
Tuesday, May 7 - 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
*Denotes a Connect Ohio “Every Citizen Online” class. The Library received a grant to provide computer training. For students who would like to take part in the grant, which provides a certificate toward the purchase of a new computer and discounted installation of broadband internet service at home, completion of these classes is required. Please see the class instructor for further information. You can also click here for more information from Connect Ohio.
THE COMPUTER CLASSES LISTED BELOW ARE MADE POSSIBLE WITH FUNDS FROM CITIZENS BANK.
EXCEL 2007, PART 1 - This class is an introduction to the basics of Excel 2007. You’ll learn definitions and navigation skills. It is recommended to take both Part 1 and 2.
Wednesday, April 24 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mouse skills required.
EXCEL 2007, PART 2 - This class explores further functions of Excel 2007 including using basic formulas, creating charts, and filtering/sorting data. It is recommended to take Part 1 of this class.
Wednesday, May 1 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mouse skills and experience with Excel required.
POWERPOINT 2007, PART 1 - Learn how to create simple presentations; how to create and edit slides; insert clipart; and save, open, and run a slideshow.
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mouse skills and word processing proficiency required.
POWERPOINT 2007, PART 2 - Learn how to create tables, including simple graphs and advanced page layouts, along with saving and printing slides.
Thursday, May 2 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mouse skills and experience with MS PowerPoint 2007 “ribbons” or PowerPoint required.
WORD 2007, PART 1 - This class is an introduction to the features of Word 2007.
Tuesday, April 23 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mouse and Windows skills required.
WORD 2007, PART 2 - This class explores further the features of Word 2007, such as inserting images and clipart, using Word art, and creating labels.
Tuesday, April 30 - 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mouse, Windows skills, and experience with MS Word 2007 “ribbons” required.
