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Library offers free computer classes to community
One-day sessions focusing on basic technology skills run through December
Louisburg Library’s computer training classes begin again this week, and organizers are hoping community members will reap the benefits of learning to use technology.
Each of the 11 free classes in the “Window to the Future” series is open to anyone. Reservations must be made by noon the day before the class, and at least two people must sign up for the class to be held. Older adults, adults with little computer experience, parents educating their own children about computers and middle and high school students accompanied by an adult are encouraged to sign up for the class.
To reserve a space in a class call the library at 837-2217. All classes will be held at 7 p.m. at the library, 206 S. Broadway St.
Following is a listing of available classes:
Thursday, basic computer skills. Skills taught include recognizing features of the desktop, using the mouse, opening a program, printing and saving files.
Oct. 9, basic Microsoft Word. Skills taught include selecting and formatting text and using the undo, cut, copy and paste functions.
Oct. 14, basic Internet. Skills taught include using Web addresses and search engines.
Oct. 16, basic e-mail. Skills include getting an account, replying and forwarding e-mails and attaching files.
Oct. 21, know your library. Skills taught include accessing the catalog at home or work, search tips and how to view your account.
Oct. 28, basic Microsoft PowerPoint. Skills include using templates, entering information and inserting clip art.
Nov. 13, intermediate Microsoft Word. Skills taught include creating lists and tables, changing line spacing, numbering a page, WordArt and other text formatting.
Nov. 18, basic Microsoft Publisher. Skills include creating and manipulating a text box, inserting shapes and using borders and fill colors.
Dec. 11, basic Microsoft Excel. Skills taught include entering data, inserting and adjusting rows and columns, formatting cells and creating formulas.
Dec. 16, eBay for absolute beginners. Skills include creating a user profile, transferring money to PayPal and buying and listing items.
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Each of the 11 free classes in the “Window to the Future” series is open to anyone. Reservations must be made by noon the day before the class, and at least two people must sign up for the class to be held. Older adults, adults with little computer experience, parents educating their own children about computers and middle and high school students accompanied by an adult are encouraged to sign up for the class.
To reserve a space in a class call the library at 837-2217. All classes will be held at 7 p.m. at the library, 206 S. Broadway St.
Following is a listing of available classes:
Thursday, basic computer skills. Skills taught include recognizing features of the desktop, using the mouse, opening a program, printing and saving files.
Oct. 9, basic Microsoft Word. Skills taught include selecting and formatting text and using the undo, cut, copy and paste functions.
Oct. 14, basic Internet. Skills taught include using Web addresses and search engines.
Oct. 16, basic e-mail. Skills include getting an account, replying and forwarding e-mails and attaching files.
Oct. 21, know your library. Skills taught include accessing the catalog at home or work, search tips and how to view your account.
Oct. 28, basic Microsoft PowerPoint. Skills include using templates, entering information and inserting clip art.
Nov. 13, intermediate Microsoft Word. Skills taught include creating lists and tables, changing line spacing, numbering a page, WordArt and other text formatting.
Nov. 18, basic Microsoft Publisher. Skills include creating and manipulating a text box, inserting shapes and using borders and fill colors.
Dec. 11, basic Microsoft Excel. Skills taught include entering data, inserting and adjusting rows and columns, formatting cells and creating formulas.
Dec. 16, eBay for absolute beginners. Skills include creating a user profile, transferring money to PayPal and buying and listing items.