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Class Date Held Location Time Registration
Fall 2009        
Internet Basics Monday, Nov. 16 Columbiaville Branch 2:30 - 4:30 PM FULL
Computer Basics Monday, Nov. 30 Otter Lake Branch 10 AM - 12 PM begins Nov. 16
Computer Cards Monday, Dec. 7 Metamora Branch 1:00 - 3:00 PM begins Nov. 16
Genealogy Workshop Monday, Dec. 14 Metamora Branch 1:00 - 3:00 PM begins Nov. 16
         

 

 

Computer Basics  Recommended for first-time computer users. Includes hardware components of a PC, files and folders, printer, mouse and keyboard basics. No computer experience required.  Mouse Basics   Mouse Practice

 

Internet Basics  Come surf the web! This class is for beginners and includes: Microsoft Internet Explorer; using the library catalog; printing web pages; search engine tips. Mouse skills required.

 

Genealogy Workshop  This workshop is for anyone interested in family tree research. Library staff will demonstrate online databases and other helpful websites. Second half of the workshop, participants will do independent searching. Search census records, birth and death records, war records, family histories and much more! Bring your ancestor names and dates.  Internet experience required.

 

Computer Cards  This class is for first time Microsoft Publisher 2007 users.  Learn how to design and print greeting cards.  Mouse and computer skills required.

 

Intermediate Computers  This class, for beginners, is a follow-up to our basic computers class. Topics include working with windows, working with text, printing and saving. Mouse skills required.

MS Word 1  Microsoft Word 2007.  Learn basic word processing skills to help you type letters and other documents. Class will cover text formatting, bulleted and numbered lists, printing, saving. Mouse skills required.

MS Word 2  This class is for those who have taken our Word I class, or have some experience using Microsoft Word 2007.  Class will cover advanced formatting, text boxes, labels, page headers/footers.  Computer skills required.

Check It Out!  Readers Advisory sites; HIP, our library online catalog; NoveList; LibraryThing, and more. Must have internet experience.   bookwebsites.pdf

Online Job search  Tour websites to assist with your job search. Computer experience required.

 

Genealogy Workshop  This workshop is for anyone interested in family tree research. Library staff will demonstrate online databases and other helpful websites. Second half of the workshop, participants will do independent searching. Search census records, birth and death records, war records, family histories and much more! Bring your ancestor names and dates.  Internet experience required.

 

Microsoft PowerPoint  This is designed for first-time users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Have fun creating simple slide show presentations using text, graphics, photos, and animation. You must have some computer experience to take this class.

 

 

 

 

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