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.

Learn How To Plant Your Own Perennials with Lodi Farms Nursery

Thursday May 22, 2008: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Experienced staff from Lodi Farms Nursery discuss the care and conditions for growing exquisite perennials. Lodi Farms will also provide perennial plants, pots and potting soil so that those attending this program may plant a perennial and take it home.

Lodi Farms Nursery, located at 2880 South Wagner Road, has been selling plants and landscape services since 1992, and has made customers' homes beautiful with innovative, sustainable, low-maintenance landscape designs.

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.

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

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.

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.

PowerPoint Basics Part 1

Monday June 23, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield 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 Wednesday, June 25.

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

Monday June 30, 2008: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield 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 Wednesday, July 2. 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.