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
 

Tuesdays January 5th and March 16th  10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Online Travel & Shopping Learn about shopping and travel websites and get tips about how to shop online safely and effectively. View class handout Tuesdays March 2nd and May 4th 10:15-11:45 a.m. Digital Local History  (Idaho Statesman Historical Archive):    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.)

Tuesdays January 19th and April 6th 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Cool Online Tools Learn about all the tools available besides email with a free Google account, Google Docs, Google Reader, Google Calendar, and more. View class handout

Tuesdays February 2nd and April 20th 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Beginner's Guide to Facebook & Twitter Learn how to get started with social networking with these popular web communication tools.

Tuesdays February 16th and May 18th 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Career Toolkit for Job Seekers  Learn about online resources for writing resumes, exploring new careers, locating potential employers, and more. 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.

Thursdays January 14th, March 11th, and May 13th 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

 

* If you need practice in using a mouse before signing up for Computer Basics take a look at this useful tutorial created by the Palm Beach County Library

http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm

Internet Search Skills

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

Thursdays January 28th, March 25th, and May 27th  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.

Thursdays February 11th, April 8th  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.

Thursdays February 25th, April 22nd 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.   Is this the right class for you? View class handout

 

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Last Updated: 03/10/2010  JJ/RJ/AS