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.