The Main Library (Downtown) offers free classes for adults September through May. 

They are held on the first floor in the Gates Computer Lab.
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Reservations required: call 208-384-4076
 

Career Toolkit for Job Seekers: Dec. 4, 10:15-11:45 a.m.  Learn about online resources to assist job seekers with resumes, exploring new careers, locating potential employers and more.   Historical Research (Idaho Statesman Archives): Dec 17, 10:15-11:45 a.m.  Do you love local history? Are you researching your family's past? Join us as we explore how to use the Archives (July, 1864 to December 1922.)

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Computer Keyboarding & Mousing

Learn the common computer parts and functions.  We will spend time becoming familiar with keyboard functions and using the mouse. 

First Tuesday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout.

Computer Basics

This class focuses on the basic features of the Windows environment, including using the Start menu, desktop setup, Windows features, and saving files.

Second Tuesday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

Internet Basics

Learn what the Internet is, why it is useful and how you might use it. Includes web browser functions and basic Internet search skills. Designed for people new to the Internet but comfortable with using a mouse and keyboard in a Windows environment.

Third Tuesday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

Internet Search Skills

Hands-on class is for people who want to increase their understanding of search engines and improve their search skills.

Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

Email Basics (Yahoo, Gmail, etc)

Hands-on class introducing users to the basic functions of web based email and helping them set up a free email account.

Second Friday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

Microsoft Word 2003 Basics

An introduction to the basic functions of Word, a popular word processing program.

Third Friday of each month, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

 

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Class Schedule for Main Library Computer Classes 

Sept 1, Tuesday	Keyboarding/Mousing	JV
Sept 8, Tuesday	Computer Basics	JV
Sept 15, Tuesday	Internet Basics	GRR
Sept 22, Tuesday	Internet Search Skills	GRR
Sept 11, Friday	Email Basics	GRR
Sept 18, Friday	Microsoft Word Basics	JV
Oct 6, Tuesday	Keyboarding/Mousing	JV
Oct 13, Tuesday	Computer Basics	JJ
Oct 20, Tuesday	Internet Basics	GRR
Oct 27, Tuesday	Internet Search Skills	GRR
Oct 9, Friday	Email Basics	JJ
Oct 16, Friday	Microsoft Word Basics	CZ
Nov 3, Tuesday	Keyboarding/Mousing	RS
Nov 10, Tuesday	Computer Basics	JV
Nov 17 Tuesday	Internet Basics	JJ
Nov 24 Tuesday	Internet Search Skills	JJ
Nov 13, Friday	Email Basics	JJ
Nov 20, Friday	Microsoft Word Basics	CZ
Dec 1, Tuesday	Keyboarding/Mousing	JJ
Dec 8, Tuesday	Computer Basics	JJ
Dec 15, Tuesday	Internet Basics	JV
Dec 22, Tuesday	Internet Search Skills	GRR
Dec 11, Friday	Email Basics	GRR
Dec 18, Friday	Microsoft Word Basics	JV

 

Last Updated: 11/04/2009  grr/AS