Tech Classes

Computer Basics: Navigating the Internet

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:30 am

This class will teach the basics of getting online, including choices of internet browsers, basic search functions, and website conventions.

Bring your own laptop or use a library device. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Using PhotoPea: Free Photo Editing Software

Monday, January 20, 2025, 10:30 am

In this introductory class, explore the basics of PhotoPea, a free online photo editor. This web-based software lets you edit photos; apply effects, filters, and text; and crop or resize pictures.

Bring your own device, or use a library laptop. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Video Editing with Canva

Monday, January 27, 2025, 5:30 pm

A free online tool, Canva has many functions. Learn how to create and edit video clips up to 30 minutes long.

We'll go over Canva's user-friendly tools and features to help you design personal projects, content for social media, and more. Bring your own device or use a library Windows laptop.

Job Seekers: Create a Resume in Microsoft Word

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:30 pm

We'll create a simple resume and cover letter using Microsoft Word and review best practices for formatting, saving, and submitting.

Additional job search resources will be available. This workshop is for people who are already familiar with word-processing basics. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

Getting Started with Google Drive and Cloud Storage

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1:30 pm

Learn how to use the popular cloud-based file storage option connected to your Google account.

Navigate the interface and learn how to organize, sync, and locate files. Access, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more in Google's one-stop shop. Plus, learn how to share files and access things through the mobile app.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills required, Google account preferred. Bring your own laptop or use a library device.

Microsoft Excel 2021 for Beginners

Monday, February 10, 2025, 11:00 am

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Excel 2021: tabs, rows, columns, functions, formulas, and more.

Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. We'll have plenty of time for questions. 

Presenting with Google Slides

Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:30 am

Similar to Microsoft's PowerPoint, Google Slides is a free online application that lets you make and format presentations.

This hands-on class introduces Google Slides, focusing on how to use different layouts, themes, backgrounds, and transitions, as well as how to save, download, upload, and print.

Microsoft Word 2021 for Beginners

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 11:00 am

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Word 2021: tabs, saving and printing, downloading templates, clip art, bullets, and more.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills are needed.