Technology Training Classes
All programs are free and open to the public. Accommodations for those with special needs are available. Please request at 261-8500 a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the event. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are 90 minutes long, are limited to ten seats per class and do not require advance registration.
Need one-on-one help? Try a Hands-on Help session or Book a Librarian!
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Hands-on Help
Visit the Technology Training Center at the Central Library anytime during the session for assistance with your individual computer needs. Struggling with formatting your résumé? Don't know the best way to manage your digital photos? Need help finding reliable information on the Internet? We can help. Bring your specific question or project. Drop in anytime during the hour-long session. (60 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, Central Library, 223 S. Main
Introducing Email
We’ll show you how to set up and use your own electronic mail account that you can use from the Library or your computer at home. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
* 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
Computing in the Cloud
Get started with Google Docs and Microsoft Live, free web-based word processors, spreadsheets and more. You can create, edit and share documents online from any internet-connected computer. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 15, Central Library, 223 S. Main
E-books and E-readers
Did you know you can download e-books from your library for your portable devices, including e-book readers and many smartphones? Learn how in this session. Feel free to bring your portable device if you have one. (90 minutes)
* 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
* 6 p.m., Monday, July 9, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
* 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 30, Central Library, 223 S. Main
* 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
Finding it on the Internet
Learn about the Internet and how to use the web to find reliable information. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 28, Linwood Branch Library, 1901 S. Kansas
Résumé Writing with Word
Use Microsoft Word’s Résumé Wizard to help create a professional-looking résumé for your job search. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 19, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas
* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st
Introducing Microsoft Word
Create documents with Microsoft’s powerful word processor, Word 2007, and learn some of its built-in tools and options. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
Computer Basics
Learn about using a mouse and the keyboard and working with Microsoft Windows. No experience necessary! This class is recommended for all new computer users. (90 minutes)
* 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N. Arkansas