COMPUTER CLASSES
Registration begins 1 week prior to each class.
Please be aware, some classes have prerequisites. Please arrive 10 mins early, classes start promptly.
The Technology Center provides computers configured for patron use during workshops.
The use of patrons’ personal computers and/or laptops during workshops is prohibited.
These workshops are very popular and space is limited. If you register for a workshop and cannot attend, please call and inform staff so that others may attend. Repeated no-shows will lose the ability to register for future workshops.
INTRO TO
MICROSOFT WORD
Part 1 & Part 2
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Sept. 12 & Sept. 19 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
Learn how to create, edit, save, format and print documents.
Prerequisite: Ability to use mouse & keyboard.
BASIC COMPUTER
CONCEPTS
Part 1 & Part 2
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Sept. 13 & Sept. 20 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
This class is for anyone just beginning to learn how to use the computer. In part 1, we will briefly go over the physical computer parts, how to turn the computer on and off, the desktop, Start menu, and how Microsoft Windows works. In part 2, we will review the keyboard commands, left-clicking, double-clicking, and right-clicking. We’ll also navigate the computer and software: the Start menu, managing “Windows”, other programs and software. We will also spend time learning how to use the mouse.
No previous experience with computers necessary.
INTRO TO
EXCEL
Part 1 & Part 2
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Sept. 26 & Oct. 3 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
Learn how to create, edit, save and print an Excel workbook.
Prerequisite: Ability to use mouse & keyboard.
BASICS
Part 1 & Part 2
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
Part 1 will review the basic features of an e-mail program, how to create an e-mail account, how to send and reply to an email. Part 2 will cover forwarding, attachments, re-directing mail as well as other advanced features. ***Setting up an email requires use of a cell phone for verification purposes.***
Prerequisite: Ability to use mouse & keyboard and basic familiarity with the internet.
INTRO TO
PUBLISHER
Part 1 & Part 2
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
This workshop explores the Publisher user interface as well as the use of text boxes and images to create flyers, posters, or brochures.
Prerequisite: Ability to use mouse & keyboard and basic familiarity with the internet.
BASIC COMPUTER
CONCEPTS
Part 1 & Part 2
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
This class is for anyone just beginning to learn how to use the computer. In part 1, we will briefly go over the physical computer parts, how to turn the computer on and off, the desktop, Start menu, and how Microsoft Windows works. In part 2, we will review the keyboard commands, left-clicking, double-clicking, and right-clicking. We’ll also navigate the computer and software: the Start menu, managing “Windows”, other programs and software. We will also spend time learning how to use the mouse.
No previous experience with computers necessary.
POWERPOINT
FOR BEGINNERS
1 Session
Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 PM
Oct. 24
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
PowerPoint is one of the most popular software programs in the world. It enables you to create professional-looking presentations in the form of slideshows that run on your computer. This class will explain not only the basics of starting a presentation; choosing a design, adding and editing text, pictures, videos, chart and animation to your slides but how to “think-through” your entire presentation for the best results.
Prerequisite: Ability to use mouse & keyboard.
BASICS
Part 1 & Part 2
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
Part 1 will review the basic features of an e-mail program, how to create an e-mail account, how to send and reply to an email. Part 2 will cover forwarding, attachments, re-directing mail as well as other advanced features. ***Setting up an email requires use of a cell phone for verification purposes.***
Prerequisite: Ability to use mouse & keyboard and basic familiarity with the internet.
BASIC COMPUTER
CONCEPTS
Part 1 & Part 2
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Nov. 8 & Nov. 15 (Registration for pt. 1 automatically enrolls you in pt. 2)
Location: 3rd floor RHF Technology Center
This class is for anyone just beginning to learn how to use the computer. In part 1, we will briefly go over the physical computer parts, how to turn the computer on and off, the desktop, Start menu, and how Microsoft Windows works. In part 2, we will review the keyboard commands, left-clicking, double-clicking, and right-clicking. We’ll also navigate the computer and software: the Start menu, managing “Windows”, other programs and software. We will also spend time learning how to use the mouse.
No previous experience with computers necessary.