Roanoke County public library
fall 2016 technology classes
South County Call 540-777-8782 to register!
Amp your game with lightroom
Tuesday, November 1 // 6:00-8:00p Hey, Lightroom owners! Let us show you how to make your photos look more professional. Come to this class and make your dull pictures pop. Topics include: creating an intense sky and beautiful skin tones, lightening shadows, bringing out highlights, and much more. We will also show you how to make it all happen in a flash with custom presets. Prerequisite: Laptop loaded with Lightroom 6.0 Fee: $20.00
iPad for beginners
Wednesday, November 2 // 6:00-8:00p Want to get the most out of your iPad? Learn all of the basics you need to get started in this introductory course, including hardware features, navigating the device, getting connected to Wi-Fi, downloading apps, and working with settings. Prerequisite: Bring your iPad. Know your Apple ID and password. Fee: $20.00
iPad: The next step
Wednesday, November 9 // 6:00-8:00p If you feel comfortable with the iPad basics, it’s time to take your knowledge and confidence to the next step. We’ll zero in on more settings, including those for keeping your device secure and protecting your privacy; learn more about using the popular browser, Safari; discover how to back up your iPad; and discuss many of iCloud’s great features. Prerequisite: Bring your iPad. Know your Apple ID and password. Understand iPad basics. Fee: $20.00
Preserve Your Family Stories
Tuesday, November 15 // 6:00-8:00p Do you have a relative or friend who has stories about the past you want to preserve? Attend this program and start creating an oral history to document someone’s life story. We will cover choosing your subject, generating questions, and recording and transcribing interviews. This is not a genealogy class. Registration is required. FREE
iPad III
Wednesday, November 16 // 6:00-8:00p If our previous classes have left you wanting more, come join us again as we delve further into iPad’s fun and functional features. We will talk in more detail about using the camera; find out how to organize using calendars and reminders; and keep in touch with friends and family. We will also cover the new iCloud feature, Keychain, and more. Prerequisite: Bring your iPad. Know your Apple ID and password. Understand iPad basics. Fee: $20.00
Powerpoint 2016 for homeschoolers
Tuesday, November 29 // 2:00-4:00p Create effective and interesting presentations that will wow your audience using America’s most popular presentation software. After a basic overview, you’ll learn how to design slides, add effects, create and view slide shows, and discover the different ways to print slides. Ages 10-16. Fee: $20
FacebooK for Beginners
Wednesday, December 7 // 10:00am-12:00pm Facebook is easily the most popular social media today. It’s also free, fun, and a great way to stay in touch with people around the world. Let us help you get started. In this class we’ll show you how to edit your profile, post pictures, and how to make your profile more private. Prerequisite: Create a Facebook account before coming to class. If you need help with this, please come to class 30 minutes early for assistance. A working email address is necessary to set up your Facebook account. You will need a basic understanding of computers, too! Fee: $20
Glenvar
Call 540-387-6163 to register! Excel 2016: Just the Basics
Monday, November 7 // 6:00-8:00p Let’s stick with the basics in this Excel 2016 class. We’ll teach you how to navigate this spreadsheet program, format and edit cells, create simple formulas, use autosum/autofill and print. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Fee: $20.00
Hollins Call 540-561-8024 to register! email: All about Gmail
Tuesday, November 3 // 2:00-4:00p Step by step process of setting up a Gmail account and how to email. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Fee: $10.00
PowerPoint Basics
Thursday, November 10 // 2:00-4:00p Discover how to create flawless presentations and slides. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Fee: $10.00
Computer basics
Tuesday, December 13 // 6:00-8:00p Discover the basics of a computer including how to use the mouse and keyboard. Fee: $10.00
vinton Call 540-857-5043 to register! Word 2016 Essentials
Wednesday, November 2 // 2:00-4:00pm This class is for those who have used Word before but would like to learn the essential functions such as formatting text, cutting and pasting, creating lists, saving, and printing. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and familiarity with Word 2016. Fee: $10.00
Create a resume in word
Wednesday, November 9 // 6:00-8:00p This class is for those who have used Word before but would like to use the program to make a resume. We will go over the basic parts of a resume and learn to use Word to format it properly. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and familiarity with Word 2016. You must bring your own information for your resume. Fee: $10.00
Excel 2016 Essentials
Wednesday, December 7 // 2:00-4:00pm This class is for those who have used Excel in the past but would like to learn the essentials for entering data into a spreadsheet, formatting cells, and performing basic math calculations. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel. Fee: $10.00
Create a Budget using excel
Wednesday, December 14 // 6:00-8:00p Learn how to create a household budget sheet that can be used for any month of the year. Learn how to insert data, headings, and basic math formulas. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and familiarity with Excel. Fee: $10.00
Device power hours
bring your own device for FREE QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONs!
hollins
vinton
Thurs., Nov. 17 // 2:00-3:00p Thurs., Dec. 15 // 2:00-3:00p
Thurs., Nov. 3 Thurs., Nov. 10 Tues., Nov. 15 All Device Power Thurs., Dec. 1 Hours at Vinton are Tues., Dec. 6 from 3:00-4:00pm Thurs., Dec. 15 Wed., Dec. 21
Contact Your Library www.yourlibrary.us Glenvar Branch (540) 387-6163 3917 Daugherty Rd. Salem, VA 24153
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Hollins Branch (540) 561-8024 6624 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019 Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed South County Library (540) 772-7507 6303 Merriman Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018 Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Vinton Branch (540) 857-5043 300 S. Pollard St. Vinton, VA 24179
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM