Upcoming Computer Classes Events at the Ann Arbor District Library

Please note: computer classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis

PowerPoint

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

Resume 101

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.

Word Advanced

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.

Excel Advanced

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

Google Drive

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

PowerPoint

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

Beginning Computers

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

Excel Basics

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

eMedia

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

Finding and Organizing Recipes Using Pinterest

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

Word Basics

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

File Management

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

UMjobs.org

Monday July 22, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield 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.

Applying for Jobs Online

Tuesday July 23, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how to use online forms, job applications, and job sites like Pure Michigan Talent Connect. 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

Word Intermediate

Wednesday July 24, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Learn how to use tabs, indents, styles and how to insert tables, pictures and hyperlinks. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Facebook 101

Wednesday July 24, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

An introduction to Facebook. 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

Excel Intermediate

Monday July 29, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood 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

Digital Camera 101

Monday July 29, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

Types of digital cameras, the basics of digital photography. Optional: Bring your digital camera. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Digital Photo Management & Sharing

Wednesday July 31, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

Learn options for managing your digital photos on your computer and online and watch demonstrations of Flickr, Picasa, Dropbox, Shutterfly and Snapfish.