Tech Classes

CLASSES

All Tech classes are held in the Training Center, unless otherwise noted. Register for Tech Classes starting September 1.

Basic Computer Skills

Tuesday, September 6, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn the components of a window, how to use a mouse, and open and close files.

Beginning Computing with Windows 10

Wednesday, September 7, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn to launch programs; create, rename and delete files and organize your desktop.

Excel: Basics

Wednesday, September 7, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn about spreadsheets and the basics of Excel. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

Using Your Mac: Basics

Thursday, September 8, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn about the Mac operating system, keyboard and Apple ID, launching apps, organizing files and changing settings.

How to Use Your iPad

Friday, September 9, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn to use your tablet’s settings, apps, web browser and much more. Bring your iPad if you have one.

How to Use Your Android Device

Monday, September 12, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to install apps, manage your device settings and more. Bring your Android device if you have one.

Word: Basics

Monday, September 12 7–8:30 p.m.

This class will introduce you to tabs and how to change words on the page. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

PowerPoint: Basics

Tuesday, September 13, 10–11:30 a.m.

This class covers the basics for developing an interesting presentation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

Excel: Intermediate

Wednesday, September 14, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn about charts and graphs and working with data. Working knowledge of Excel required.

Using Your Mac: iCloud

Thursday, September 15, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn the ins and outs of iCloud and synchronized contacts and calendars.

Digitize It: VHS and 8mm Tapes

Thursday, September 15, 7–8 p.m.

Learn how to digitize your VHS, 8mm, Hi8, VHS-C and Mini DV tapes using equipment and software in the library’s Studio.

How to Use Your iPad’s Apps

Friday, September 16, 10–11:30 a.m.

Explore default apps available on your iPad. Bring your iPad. Must be comfortable with the basic functions of an iPad.

Word: Intermediate

Monday, September 19, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn how to change margins, use bullet points, formatting, tables and templates. Working knowledge of Word is required.

PowerPoint: Intermediate

Tuesday, September 20, 10–11:30 a.m.

Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level and enhance presentations with creative effects. Working knowledge of PowerPoint required.

Tips for Buying Online

Wednesday, September 20 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn tips for buying items on sites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Etsy. No accounts needed; this will be an overview of these services.

Digitize It: Reel to Reel Film

Wednesday, September 21, 11 a.m.–noon

Learn how to digitize 8mm, 16mm film reels and how to utilize equipment and software in the library’s Studio.

Excel: Charts and Graphs

Wednesday, September 21, 2–3 p.m.

Learn to use Excel to display data using charts and graphs. Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.

PowerPoint: Transitions and Animations

Tuesday, September 27, 11 a.m.–noon

Learn to work with transitions and animations in PowerPoint presentations. Intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint required.

Excel: Pivot Tables

Wednesday, September 28, 2–3 p.m.

Learn how to use pivot tables to sort, analyze and summarize data. Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.

Free Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud

Thursday, September 29, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn about free software options to edit photos and videos, design fliers, create animations, record audio and more on a home computer.

Digitize It: Audio and Slides/Photos

Friday, September 30 2–3 p.m.

Learn how to digitize vinyl records, audio cassettes, 35mm slides and photos and utilize specialized equipment and software in the library’s Studio.