FLORENCE-The library offers a wide variety of computer classes for beginner and intermediate computer users. Below are some of the classes scheduled for January 2013, including a Microsoft Office series, and several other intermediate classes. We also have ongoing beginner computer classes–call for information on the beginner class schedule. Registration is required and seating is limited for all computer classes. Call 256-764-6564, ext. 27 or email classes@flpl.org to learn more or to sign up.
There’s an App for That!
Thursday, January 9, 10:30am-12:30pm
Bring your smartphone or tablet with you to learn more about the applications you can download to assist you with grocery shopping, downloading music, reading eBooks, and more!
eBooks and eReaders
Thursday, January 16, 10:30am-12:30pm
Bring your eReader device with you to learn how to check out eBooks from our library’s collection; become familiar with the basic ins-and-outs of your device.
Library Resources Online
Thursday, January 23, 10:30am-12:30pm
Become familiar with online databases for accessing educational, research information as well as for answering your own, curious inquiries. We will also discuss library resources for downloading eBooks and music as well as exploring local history.
Digital Cameras/Photos
Thursday, January 30, 10:30am-12:30pm
This class will aid users in saving their digital photos onto the computer as well as organizing them into files and folders to be retrieved later. Users will acquire skills for editing their photos and sending them as email attachments.
REQUIRED: Participants must bring their own cameras or smartphones (along with USB cords) in order to access their pictures.
Microsoft Office Series:
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, January 8, 1:00-3:00pm
This course will focus on the primary functions and formulas built within the Excel program. Formatting options will be described while the process for inserting tables, charts, and graphs will be explained.
REQUIRED: Advanced Series participants must bring their own laptops already loaded with the Microsoft Office Programs.
Microsoft Office Access
Wednesday, January 15, 1:00-3:00pm
This course will focus on the primary functions of Microsoft Access. We will discuss basic design and workflows of databases.
REQUIRED: Advanced Series participants must bring their own laptops already loaded with the Microsoft Office Programs.
Microsoft Office Publisher
Wednesday, January 22, 1:00-3:00pm
Microsoft Publisher is a graphic design program included in the Microsoft Office suite. Learn how to make documents such as brochures, business cards, calendars, greeting cards, labels, newsletters, postcards, certificates, menus, and more!
REQUIRED: Advanced Series participants must bring their own laptops already loaded with the Microsoft Office Programs.
