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Submitted by Madelaine on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 12:58pm.

January - February - March Public Computer Classes

Registration will begin on Saturday, December 15 for the January, February, and March public computer classes. Registration can be taken in person at any library branch. Registration can also be taken by calling the registration phone line at 734-327-8367.

There are new and exciting classes added to the schedule. Look forward to learning about blogging, Flickr, RSS, and even more.

Now you can learn in Digital Camera 101 how to download pictures to your computer, and then move on to learning how to upload your pictures on Flickr.

Search Engine Know How

Use Internet search engines effectively to find exactly what you seek. Learn to search with the right words, to exclude unwanted information, and discover what "I'm feeling lucky" means.

RSS: The Web Comes to You

Learn to use an RSS reader to bring Web content from news and weather to your favorite blogs all in one easy-to-navigate place. Set up Bloglines accounts and learn how to access favorite sites.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Northeast Branch	Wednesday	April 30	7:00 PM
Malletts Creek Branch	Thursday	April 24	1:00 PM
Pittsfield Branch	Wednesday	May 28	7:00 PM

Location	Day	Date	Time
Pittsfield Branch Library	Wednesday	April 16	1:00 PM
Malletts Creek Branch Library	Monday	June 2	7:00 PM

Programming Web Application in PHP

PHP is a fully-featured programming language that powers dynamic websites. Learn how PHP is a part of a complete open-source Web application.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Downtown Library	Tuesday	March 4	7:00 PM
	Thursday	March 6	7:00 PM

MySpace Design: Limitless Possibilities

Go beyond standard-issue MySpace page design and create something that represents you. Learn HTML basics and receive design ideas for your pages.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Pittsfield Library	Monday	March 10	7:00 PM

Flickr: Share Your Digital Images

Flickr is a photo sharing site that allows users to create and share albums of photos in a simple, direct way. Use Flickr to help protect and preserve photos to avoid loss from water, fire damage, etc. Participants will create Flickr accounts, learn how to upload photos, and create albums to share.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Downtown Library	Tuesday	May 20	7:00 PM

del.icio.us: Organize Your Life Online

The social book marking site del.icio.us allows users to take bookmarks anywhere they go and share favorite sites with the world. Participants will create del.icio.us accounts and learn ways to organize their stored information.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Malletts Creek	Monday	May 19	7:00 PM

Blogging: Have Something to Say?

Review examples of fantastic and not-so-great blogs, and get an overview of the process of setting up and maintaining a blog, including blogging etiquette. Participants will create blogging accounts and then create their first entries.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Northeast Branch	Thursday	April 3	7:00 PM

Computer Classes | Ann Arbor / Washtenaw County | All Ages

Submitted by lunchgroup on Wed, 08/22/2007 - 10:07am.

Washtenaw County Survey on Computer Ownership & Use

The Digital Inclusion Taskforce, part of Wireless Washtenaw, is currently gathering information on computer ownership and use in Washtenaw County via this short survey through Saturday, September 15. Providing your name and contact information is optional. The Digital Inclusion Taskforce will use this information as the work on Wireless Washtenaw progresses to explore and plan for ways in which Washtenaw County residents can best take advantage of free or lower-cost wireless service, and appreciate the feedback you are providing by taking the survey.

Digital Camera 102: Beyond the Basics (2 sessions)

Gain hands-on experience using tools and functions of Photoshop Elements so you can adjust your digital photographs at home. Prior experience with Photoshop Elements or completion of Digital Camera 101: The Basics required.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Downtown Library	Monday	April 21	7:00 PM
	Tuesday	April 22	7:00 PM

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Submitted by Madelaine on Wed, 07/18/2007 - 11:58am.

September - October - November 2007 Computer Classes

On August 15 registration will begin for the September, October, and November computer classes. Please visit any library location to register or by calling 327-8367. The brochure with the classes, times, and dates will be available at all library locations by the beginning of August. Check the computer class listing for upcoming class schedule.

Social Networking/Web 2.0 and an extension of the Digital Camera 101 class under Digital Camera 102 will be two new classes offered in the Fall.

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Computer Classes

Submitted by Madelaine on Fri, 03/16/2007 - 3:29pm.

Computer Class Registration

Registration has begun for the April, May, and June computer classes. The brochure is available at all library branches. Registration can be made at all library branches or through the registration phone line at 327-8367.

Computer classes are offered at all of the branches.

"Seniors Time Online" classes are offered at Northeast, Pittsfield, and Mallets Creek branches.

The Downtown Computer Training Lab has a combination of Mac and information resource classes such as: digital camera, iPhoto, and iPod.

In June a teen class, "SNAP! Get Digital," will be offered for grades 9-12.

iPhoto

Take a step into the iLife series by learning iPhoto. Use your Mac to organize your photos. iPhoto creates a photo center organized by rolls and albums and provides built-in editing tools for "red eye," cropping and rotating. Share your photos in a slide show, professionally-bound books, or custom greetings for special events.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Downtown Library	Thursday	May 15	7:00 PM

Digital Camera Drop-In

Have you taken Digital Camera 101 and still have questions about Photoshop or your camera? Bring your camera, bring your questions and spend time with our Digital Camera professionals.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Downtown Library	Monday	June 25	3:00 PM

SNAP! Get Digital (TEENS ONLY)

You have a digital camera - now what? Learn about a variety of cameras, how to put images on the computer, and how to customize images and send them to friends.

Location	Day	Date	Time
Downtown Library	Thursday	June 28	1:00 PM-4:00 PM

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