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PITTSBURG —
Pittsburg Public Library will offer six free public computer classes during October.
No registration or sign-off is necessary. When class attendance is high there may not be enough computers for all participants, but lessons will be projected for easy viewing. Participants who have laptop computers may bring them to the class. Computer Lab computers will not be available for general use during classes.
Those needing a computer beginner class may stop by the PPL Computer Lab at any time during library hours to have a lab assistant help them get started with an online tutorial. In this way, they can work at their own pace to learn computer skills and mouse basics. There are always staff members around to help and answer questions.
October computer classes scheduled are as follows:
Everyday E-mail — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9. This class will cover the basics of e-mail, including sending, receiving, forwarding and deleting e-mail messages. The class will also cover sending and receiving attachments such as photos. If participants do not have an e-mail account, staff members can help them set one up.
Google It — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Participants will learn to search the Internet with Google. Staff members will show how to make the most of Google searches for web sites, information, photos and more.
Digital Photo Editing — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16. This hands-on class will cover the basics of photo editing using Windows Live. Participants will learn to crop, edit, remove red eye and more. They will have the opportunity to work on a number of digital photos.
Facebook — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18. This class will provide an introduction to Facebook, the most popular social network services. Staff will help participants set up a new account or make the most of their existing social network page.
Create a Slide Show with Digital Photos — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Participants will learn how to present their photos and videos as a professional quality slide show with animations, captions and music. The slide show can be viewed on a computer or burned onto a DVD. Those attending should have the ability to use a mouse and keyboard.
Microsoft Windows 7 — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. This class will cover the skills necessary to navigate and use the Windows 7 operating system efficiently and confidently. Staff will show participants how to maximize new features, customize the desktop and efficiently store, locate and search for files.
Pittsburg Public Library will offer six free public computer classes during October.
No registration or sign-off is necessary. When class attendance is high there may not be enough computers for all participants, but lessons will be projected for easy viewing. Participants who have laptop computers may bring them to the class. Computer Lab computers will not be available for general use during classes.
Those needing a computer beginner class may stop by the PPL Computer Lab at any time during library hours to have a lab assistant help them get started with an online tutorial. In this way, they can work at their own pace to learn computer skills and mouse basics. There are always staff members around to help and answer questions.
October computer classes scheduled are as follows:
Everyday E-mail — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9. This class will cover the basics of e-mail, including sending, receiving, forwarding and deleting e-mail messages. The class will also cover sending and receiving attachments such as photos. If participants do not have an e-mail account, staff members can help them set one up.
Google It — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Participants will learn to search the Internet with Google. Staff members will show how to make the most of Google searches for web sites, information, photos and more.
Digital Photo Editing — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16. This hands-on class will cover the basics of photo editing using Windows Live. Participants will learn to crop, edit, remove red eye and more. They will have the opportunity to work on a number of digital photos.
Facebook — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18. This class will provide an introduction to Facebook, the most popular social network services. Staff will help participants set up a new account or make the most of their existing social network page.
Create a Slide Show with Digital Photos — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Participants will learn how to present their photos and videos as a professional quality slide show with animations, captions and music. The slide show can be viewed on a computer or burned onto a DVD. Those attending should have the ability to use a mouse and keyboard.
Microsoft Windows 7 — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. This class will cover the skills necessary to navigate and use the Windows 7 operating system efficiently and confidently. Staff will show participants how to maximize new features, customize the desktop and efficiently store, locate and search for files.
