Wednesday June 19, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Use a Mac computer with OS X Leopard; learn the basics of the finder, the dock, dashboard, widgets and applications. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday June 19, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Sort and filter data and use absolute references, the IF function, conditional formatting, cell and object linking and charts. This class requires knowledge of Excel basics. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Thursday June 20, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Join Kathleen McCollum, a Business Systems Analyst from the University of Michigan Human Resources office, to learn how to search and apply for jobs at the University of Michigan.

Monday June 24, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Open templates and insert text boxes, photos, and objects. Practice using slide layouts, designs, views, transitions and understand printing options. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Tuesday June 25, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn the tools used to create a resume including library resources. Create a resume. Optional: Bring with you your current resume file or data storage device. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.

Wednesday June 26, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

Learn how to insert breaks and cover pages, perform a mail merge and create a table of contents.

Wednesday June 26, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Learn data validation, count if, sum if, vertical lookup, and pivot tables. This class requires knowledge of Excel basics. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Monday July 8, 2013: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn Python, a general purpose, high-level programming language, from brief lectures about core elements of the language coupled with interactive exercises. This first class provides an intro as well as the tools used to write and run Python scripts. Basic computer experience is required.. class handouts

This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up).

Tuesday July 9, 2013: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm -- Downtown Library: 2nd Floor Assistive Technology Lab

Receive One-on-One Assistive Technology training and assistance during walk-in hours for a variety of services including: downloading books from the National Library Service's Braille and Reading Audio Download (BARD), using a Braille embosser/printer, using Kurzweil and JAWS text-to-speech and screen-reading software, and more!

Tuesday July 9, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Learn how to upload, create, share, sync, and store files using Google Drive. This class requires a Gmail account. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday July 10, 2013: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm -- Downtown Library: 2nd Floor Assistive Technology Lab

Receive One-on-One Assistive Technology training and assistance during walk-in hours for a variety of services including: downloading books from the National Library Service's Braille and Reading Audio Download (BARD), using a Braille embosser/printer, using Kurzweil and JAWS text-to-speech and screen-reading software, and more!

Wednesday July 10, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Open templates and insert text boxes, photos, and objects. Practice using slide layouts, designs, views, transitions and understand printing options. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday July 10, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

Learn basic computer terms, mouse & keyboard skills, and receive an introduction to Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Monday July 15, 2013: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn Python, a general purpose, high-level programming language, by way of brief lectures about core elements of the language coupled with interactive exercises.

This second class builds on the Intro Python I class (offered on Monday, July 8), though it is not a strict prerequisite. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up).

Monday July 15, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Enter & edit data, format cells and use AutoFill, AutoFit, and AutoSum. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Monday July 15, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how to enjoy eMedia at aadl.org. Download Audiobooks using Overdrive Media Console, eBooks using Adobe Digital Editions, and music MP3's from Magnatune. Listen to podcasts and browse Videos on Demand. If you have a library card, bring it with you. class handouts

Tuesday July 16, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Learn to use the pinboard-style photo sharing website Pinterest to create and manage recipe-based image collections. Create a Pinterest account, browse websites and other pinboards for inspiration, and pin images to your own pinboard. An email address is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday July 17, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Learn the basics and practice using copy & paste, formatting text and saving. Basic computer and mouse skills experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday July 17, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Learn the basics of file management using My Computer and Windows Explorer. Create, copy and move files and folders. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Monday July 22, 2013: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how to design web pages and interactive applications using HTML, CSS and Javascript. This class will focus on understanding and writing the client-side code that web browsers process in order to display formatted content onto the screen. Topics covered include: the Document Object Model (DOM), basic HTML tags, controlling document appearance using CSS, and making interactive applications using Javascript. Participants in the class will make their own interactive application. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.