Tuesday May 21, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 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 May 21, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 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

Thursday May 23, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Come learn about using online research tools available at AADL and beyond. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Friday May 24, 2013: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how to build applications using Google App Engine. Discusses the basics of web sites, web servers, and modern web applications. Following this discussion, we will learn how to build applications in Python using Google App Engine. By the end of the class, students will have built their first web application, and deployed it to Google's servers. 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 May 28, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: 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

Tuesday May 28, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Learn the basics of making purchases and selling your items using the popular websites Ebay and Craigslist. Email and basic computer skills required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Tuesday May 28, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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

Wednesday May 29, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

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

Thursday May 30, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Traverwood 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

Wednesday June 5, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood 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

Wednesday June 5, 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

Monday June 10, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield 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

Tuesday June 11, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Learn more about Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and other social networking websites to connect with family, friends, colleagues and local resources. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday June 12, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood 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

Wednesday June 12, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

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

Monday June 17, 2013: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Speak to your computer in a language it understands - Learn how to interact with a Linux machine from the command-line! In this class you will learn how to navigate the file system, create directories, edit files, write shell scripts, connect to other machines over the internet, and much more.

This class is a good (although not strictly necessary) preparation for the upcoming programming classes, including the Python classes and Web App classes. Participants will get the most out of this class if they have basic keyboard and mouse experience.

Monday June 17, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Malletts Creek 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

Monday June 17, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield 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

Tuesday June 18, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek 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 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