Tech Classes

CLASSES

All in-person tech classes are held in the Training Center, unless otherwise noted. Some classes are held online on Zoom, as noted. Register for Tech Classes starting June 1.

Basic Computer Skills

Monday, June 6, 1:30–3 p.m. Monday, August 1, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

Using Your Mac: Basics

Wednesday, June 8, 10–11:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, 1:30–3 p.m. Monday, August 8, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

Beginning Computing with Windows 10

Wednesday, June 8, 1:30–3 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 7–8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

Excel: Basics

Wednesday, June 8, 7–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 1:30–3 p.m. Friday, July 8, 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 10–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 1:30–3 p.m.

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

How to Use Your iPad

Thursday, June 9, 1:30–3 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 10–11:30 a.m. Friday, August 5, 1:30–3 p.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

Friday, June 10, 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 1:30–3 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

PowerPoint: Basics

Wednesday, June 15, Thursday, July 14 or Monday, August 15, 1:30–3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 7–8:30 p.m.

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

Digitize It: VHS and 8mm Tapes

Tuesday, June 14, 11 a.m.–noon Thursday, July 7, 7–8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2–3 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.

Shutterfly: Summer Invitations and Gifts

Tuesday, June 14, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn how to create personalized invitations and gifts using your own photos and personal messages. An existing Shutterfly account is recommended.

Using Your Mac: iCloud

Wednesday, June 15, 10–11:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 1:30–3 p.m. Monday, August 15, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

Excel: Intermediate

Wednesday, June 15, 7–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 1:30–3 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

How to Use Your iPad’s Apps

Thursday, June 16, 1:30–3 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 10–11:30 a.m. Friday, August 12, 1:30–3 p.m.

Explore in-depth many of the default apps available on your iPad. Bring your iPad if you have one. Requirement: Comfortable with the basic functions of an iPad.

Word: Basics

Thursday, June 16, 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, 1:30–3 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 1:30–3 p.m. Friday, August 19, 10–11:30 a.m.

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

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies and More

Friday, June 24, 1:30–3 p.m. Monday, July 25, 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn all about the free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and magazines you can access from home or on the go with your library card.

Graphics for Social Media

Tuesday, June 21, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom Tuesday, August 9, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn how you can use Canva to create quick and easy graphics.

Digitize It: Reel to Reel Film

Thursday, June 23, 2–3 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m.–noon Monday, August 22, 7–8 p.m.

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

Word: Intermediate

Thursday, June 23, 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 7–8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 1:30–3 p.m.

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

PowerPoint: Intermediate

Wednesday, June 29, 1:30–3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

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

Digitize It: Audio and Slides/Photos

Monday, June 27, 7–8 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2–3 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 11 a.m.–noon

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

Selling Online Overview

Wednesday, June 29, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom Tuesday, August 23, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn tips for selling items on Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Etsy. No accounts needed; this is an overview.

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives

Monday, July 11, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom Tuesday, August 30, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Explore cost-effective alternatives to cable (Netflix, Roku, Sling, Apple TV, hoopla, etc.) and traditional land line phones (mobile, Google Voice, etc.).

Making One-Minute Videos

Tuesday, July 12, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn to shoot, edit, upload and share short format videos on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Video Editing with Kapwing

Tuesday, July 19, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Learn the basics of using Kapwing to edit your videos.

Wednesday, July 20, 2–3 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 11 a.m.–noon

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

PowerPoint: Transitions and Animations

Tuesday, July 26, 11 a.m.–noon Wednesday, August 24, 7–8 p.m.

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

Excel: Pivot Tables

Wednesday, July 27, 2–3 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 11 a.m.–noon

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

Tips for Buying Online

Wednesday, July 27, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

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

Stop Motion Animation

Wednesday, August 3, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn the tools and techniques needed to create stop motion videos on your mobile device with the free Stop Motion Studio app.