Upcoming Computer Classes Events at the Ann Arbor District Library
Please note: computer classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis
Beginning Computers
Tuesday February 7, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center
Learn basic computer terms, mouse & keyboard skills, and receive an introduction to Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Wall Street Demystified
Tuesday February 7, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
If you've ever wanted to get a clear picture of your investments and qualified unbiased advice take this class! Get independent and trusted stock and mutual fund analysis, research and ratings.
Morningstar experts will give easy instructions on how to use their database. Then, practice what you've learned on our training center computers!
Email 101
Wednesday February 8, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center
Learn the basics of email. Create a Hotmail account and practice reading, writing and sending emails.
eMedia
Wednesday February 8, 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Learn how to download eMedia at aadl.org. Download audiobooks using Overdrive, eBooks using Adobe Digital Editions or Mobipocket, and MP3 songs using Magnatune. Basic computer skills are required. class handouts
Intermediate Excel
Monday February 13, 2012: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield 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. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
File Management
Tuesday February 14, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 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. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Introduction to Google Documents
Wednesday February 15, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center
Basic functions of Google Documents: create, share, upload and edit documents online. This class requires a Gmail account. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Monday February 20, 2012: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center
Learn drop-down lists, vertical and horizontal lookup, macros, and pivot tables. This class requires knowledge of Excel basics. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Digital Camera 101
Tuesday February 21, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab
Types of digital cameras, the basics of digital photography. Optional: Bring your digital camera. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Tuesday February 21, 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield 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. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Facebook 101
Wednesday February 22, 2012: 9:15 am to 11:15 am -- West Branch: Training Lab
An introduction to Facebook. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Microsoft Word Basics
Monday February 27, 2012: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab
Learn the basics and practice using copy & paste, formatting text and saving. Basic computer and mouse skills experience is required. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Microsoft Word Insert
Tuesday February 28, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center
Use Page Breaks, Section Breaks, Columns, Tables, Symbols, Hyperlinks, and Footnotes. This class requires knowledge of Microsoft Word basics. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Photoshop Elements 101
Tuesday February 28, 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Learn how to adjust your digital photos using Photoshop Elements 6.0 on a Mac computer. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Microsoft Publisher
Wednesday February 29, 2012: 9:15 am to 11:15 am -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center
Review publication tools and create a newsletter. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Meet the Mac
Wednesday February 29, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 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. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Tuesday March 6, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center
Enter & edit data, format cells and use AutoFill, AutoFit, and AutoSum. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
File Management
Wednesday March 7, 2012: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield 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. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
Intermediate Excel
Tuesday March 13, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 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. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.
UMjobs.org
Tuesday March 13, 2012: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Traverwood 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.

