del.icio.us: Organize Your Life Online

Monday May 19, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Have you ever logged onto a public computer only to realize that the website you wanted to visit was saved in your bookmarks at home? Social book marking sites, like del.icio.us, allow users to take their bookmarks anywhere they go. Best of all, they allow people to share their favorite sites with the world. Class participants will create del.icio.us accounts and learn ways to organize the information they store.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Introduction to Microsoft Word Part 1

Monday May 19, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions.

Participants will be introduced to such features as highlighting, cutting and pasting and grammar check, and saving to disk. Prior computer and mouse skill experience is needed. Part two will be offered Wednesday, May 21.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Introduction to Microsoft Word Part 1

Tuesday May 20, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions.

Participants will be introduced to such features as highlighting, cutting and pasting and grammar check, and saving to disk. Prior computer and mouse skill experience is needed. Part to will be offered Thursday, May 22.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Advanced Microsoft Word Part I

Tuesday May 20, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Participants will learn such advanced features as tabs, symbols, tables and mail merge. Introduction to Microsoft Word class or a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is a prerequisite. Part two will be offered Thursday, May 22.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Flickr: Share Your Digital Images

Tuesday May 20, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

*Registration required

Imagine sharing the photos from your last party with friends and family all over the world without spending a dime or forcing your relatives to create needless accounts. Flickr and other photo sharing sites allow users to create and share albums of photos in a simple, straightforward way. Flickr is also a great way to protect and preserve your photos to avoid tragic loss from water, fire damage, etc. Participants will create Flickr accounts and learn how to upload photos and create albums to share.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Seniors Time Online 1

Friday May 23, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Seniors' Time On-Line, the computer course designed with seniors in mind, consists of six progressive sessions. Topics covered during this special course include an introduction to computers, beginning Internet skills and email. Curious about computers and the Internet? This is the course for you. There is no fee to Library cardholders; a $20 class fee will be assessed for non-Library cardholders and due before the start of the first class. The other five classes will be offered May 30 and June 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Advanced Microsoft Word Part 1

Tuesday May 27, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Participants will learn such advanced features as tabs, symbols, tables and mail merge. Introduction to Microsoft Word class or a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is a prerequisite. Part 2 will be held on Thursday, May 29.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

PowerPoint Basics Part 1

Tuesday May 27, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This two-session class will cover the basic tools of the PowerPoint window and working with presentation slides. Using the Auto Content wizard and PowerPoint options, participants in the class will make a PowerPoint presentation. Part two will be offered on Thursday, May 29. This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Search Engine Know How

Wednesday May 28, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Searching the Web is easy- but are you doing it right? Use Internet search engines more efficiently and effectively to find exactly what you are looking for. Learn how to use the right words for your search, exclude unwanted information, and discover what "I'm feeling lucky" really means.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

RSS: The Web Comes to You

Monday June 2, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

Surfing the Web takes time. Find out how to use an RSS reader to bring web content from news and weather to your favorite blogs, all to one easy-to-navigate place. Participants will set up Bloglines accounts and learn how to access their favorite sites in a simple new way.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Advanced Microsoft Word Part I

Monday June 2, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Participants will learn such advanced features as tabs, symbols, tables and mail merge. Introduction to Microsoft Word class or a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is a prerequisite. Part 2 will be held on Wednesday, June 4.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Excel Basics Part 1

Tuesday June 3, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Learn the fundamentals of a worksheet and how it can work for you. Learn how to format a cell and add data. Find out what a worksheet is to a workbook. Part two will be offered Thursday, June 5.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Advanced PowerPoint Part 1

Tuesday June 3, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This two-session class in Advanced PowerPoint, the participants will develop a web-based presentation to sell a product. The participants will work through the AutoContent Wizard's built-in content to sell the product. PowerPoint tools will be used to refine the presentation. Part two will be offered on Thursday, June 5.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Excel Basics Part 1

Monday June 9, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Learn the fundamentals of a worksheet and how it can work for you. Learn how to format a cell and add data. Find out what a worksheet is to a workbook. Part two will be offered Wednesday, June 11.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Excel Basics Part 1

Tuesday June 10, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

This class consists of two sessions. Learn the fundamentals of a worksheet and how it can work for you. Learn how to format a cell and add data. Find out what a worksheet is to a workbook. Session 2 will be offered on Thursday, June 12.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Intermediate Excel Part I

Tuesday June 10, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

*Registration required

After a review of Excel's introductory concepts, dig a little deeper into complex formulas, absolute referencing and predictable features. Learn how Excel works for you. Part two will be offered Thursday, June 12.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Meet the Mac Part I

Monday June 16, 2008: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

*Registration required

Come join us in the new world of the iMac OS X Tiger. See how design and functionality are combined to create a computer that is easy and fun to use. Find out how the blue desktop can work for you. Come to understand the Dock and the Finder. Join us in our new Mac Lab on the third floor of the Downtown library. Part two will be offered June 18.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Intermediate Excel Part I

Monday June 16, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

After a review of Excel's introductory concepts, dig a little deeper into complex formulas, absolute referencing and predictable features. Learn how Excel works for you.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

Intermediate Excel Part I

Tuesday June 17, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

*Registration required

After a review of Excel's introductory concepts, dig a little deeper into complex formulas, absolute referencing and predictable features. Learn how Excel works for you. Part 2 will be offered Thurs., June 19.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.

PowerPoint Basics Part 1

Tuesday June 17, 2008: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

*Registration required

This two-session class will cover the basic tools of the PowerPoint window and working with presentation slides. Using the Auto Content wizard and PowerPoint options, participants in the class will make a PowerPoint presentation. Part two will be offered on Thursday, June 19.

This class is available to Library cardholders at no charge (there is a fee of $10, payable before the start of each class, for non-cardholders).

Please call 327-8367 to register.