Schedule

Butman-Fish Library

Beginning Internet Class

Hour-long, hands-on training session. Registration is required. Call (989)799-9160 to register. Description...

Thursday, February 7, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 6, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 3, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 1, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 5, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Email for Beginners

2-hour class ideal for users new to the Internet who have taken either the Senior Series or Introduction to the Internet Class. Call (989) 755-0904 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Intro to Excel

Hands-on training in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Class is 2 hours long. Registration required. Call (989)799-9160 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Microsoft Word - Basics & Beyond

Hands-on training in word processing using Microsoft Word. Class is 2 1/2 hours long. Registration required.. Call (989)799-9160 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Intro to PowerPoint

Hands-on training in Microsoft PowerPoint. Class is 2 hours long. Registration is required. Call (989)799-9160 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Claytor Library

Beginning Resumes

Participants will start building a resume in this hands on class. This 2 hour class will be held at the Claytor Library and registration is required. Call (989)755-5591 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Introduction to the Internet

Two-hour, hands-on training sessions. Registration required. Call (989)753-5591 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Hoyt Library

Email for Beginners

2-hour class ideal for users new to the Internet who have taken either the Senior Series or Introduction to the Internet Class. Call (989) 755-0904 to register. Description...

Monday, March 24, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Senior Series

To see the description of the Senior Series, click here. The Senior Series is taught 4 times per year.

Next session:

Tuesday, February 12, 19, and 26, 2008

Introduction to the Internet

Three-hour, hands-on training sessions. Registration required. Call (989)755-0904 to register. Description...

Friday, February 15, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 20, 2008
9:00 a..m. - 12:00 p.m.

Intro to Excel

Hands-on training in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Class is 2 hours long. Registration required. Call (989)755-0904 to register. Description...

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Intro to PowerPoint

Hands-on training in Microsoft PowerPoint. Class is 2 hours long. Registration is required. Call (989)755-0904 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Microsoft Word - Basics & Beyond

Hands-on training in word processing using Microsoft Word. Class is 2 1/2 hours long. Registration required. Call (989)755-0904 to register. Description...

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Internet Searching with Google

Learn the basics of searching the Internet with Google in this 1 1/2 hour class. Call (989)755-0904 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Wickes

Introduction to the Internet

Three-hour, hands-on training sessions. Registration required. Call (989)752-3821 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Microsoft Word - Basics & Beyond

Hands-on training in word processing using Microsoft Word. Class is 2 1/2 hours long. Registration required. Call (989)752-3821 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Intro to PowerPoint

Hands-on training in Microsoft PowerPoint. Class is 2 hours long. Registration is required. Call (989)752-3821 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Zauel Library

Intro to Excel

Hands-on training in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Class is 2 hours long. Registration required. Call (989)799-2771 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Microsoft Word - Basics & Beyond

Hands-on training in word processing using Microsoft Word. Class is 2 1/2 hours long. Registration required. Call (989)799-2771 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Intro to PowerPoint

Hands-on training in Microsoft PowerPoint. Class is 2 hours long. Registration is required. Call (989)799-2771 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Beginning Resumes

Participants will start building a resume in this hands on class. This class is two hours long and registration is required. Call (989)799-2771 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Introduction to the Internet

Two-hour, hands-on training sessions. Registration required. Call (989)799-2771 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Email for Beginners

2-hour class ideal for users new to the Internet who have taken either the Senior Series or Introduction to the Internet Class. Call (989) 799-2771 to register. Description...

None scheduled at this time.

Class Descriptions

Email for Beginners

Using Yahoo! email, attendees will learn how to register for an online-email account as well as setting up options within it. They will also learn to compose, retrieve and reply to email. An address book will be built by attendees as well as folders for storing messages.

Attendees will use Library registered accounts for the class. No personal accounts will be allowed.

Class Length: 2 hours

Prerequisite: Recommend users have some experience using a keyboard and mouse. Attendees should also have taken the basic “Introduction to Internet” class or the Senior Series.

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.

Intro to PowerPoint

Attendees will create a PowerPoint presentation using the Blank Presentation method. They will learn how to insert pictures and sound. Participants will customize their presentations with animation and slide transitions and much more.

Class Length: 2 hours

Prerequisite: Recommend users have some experience using a keyboard and mouse. Attendees should also have taken the basic “Introduction to Internet” class.

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.

Intro to Excel

Attendees will create an Excel Workbook and then learn how to format items within it. They will learn how to perform calculations on data by using Auto Sum. Participants will also learn how to change tab names and colors in the Workbook itself.

Class Length: 2 hours

Prerequisite:  Must be an experienced keyboard and mouse user!

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.

Beginning Resumes

Need to start or update your resume? This two-hour class is a basic introduction to creating a resume and cover letter. The class will start with a short PowerPoint Presentation and then continue to the hands-on portion. Using Microsoft Word, attendees will create a basic resume and cover letter.

Class Length: 2 hours

Prerequisite: Recommend that user have basic word processing skills or have taken “Microsoft Word – Basics and Beyond” first.

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.

Internet Searching with Google

This 1 ½ hour class will demonstrate basic Internet searching using Google, and look at special Google features including Images, Froogle, Groups, Google News, and the Google Directory.

Class Length: 1 ½ hours

Prerequisite: Recommend users have experience using a keyboard and mouse. Attendees should also have taken the basic “Introduction to Internet” class first.

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.

Microsoft Word - Basics and Beyond

Attendees will see a short PowerPoint Presentation and then go right into hands on. Users will learn how to use the toolbars, spell checker and several formatting tools in Microsoft Word. They will be creating multiple documents with features like bulleted and numbered lists, tables, Clip Art and WordArt. Users will be provided with a 3 ½ floppy disk to use for file retrieval and saved work, and receive handouts with step-by-step instructions.

Class Length: 2 ½ hours

Prerequisite: Recommend users have some experience using a keyboard and mouse. Attendees should also have taken the basic “Introduction to Internet” class.

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.

Introduction to the Internet for Beginners

The Introduction to the Internet for Beginners class is oriented toward those who have very little or no experience using computers or the Internet. Attendees will learn how to use a mouse, scroll, open and close windows and programs, and how to search the Internet using hyperlinks and Search Engines. This class is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Butman Fish Library. Individuals who have some experience with computers and/or the Internet should sign up for the more comprehensive Introduction to the Internet class offered at Hoyt Main Library.

Class Length: 2 hours

Prerequisite: None

Registration is required.
Please call (989)799-9160 to sign up for a class at Butman Fish Library.

Introduction to the Internet

Introduction to the Internet classes are held at the Hoyt Library in the Computer Training Center and occasionally at some of the other branch locations. Attendees will get a brief description of the Internet and how it works. Working with Microsoft Internet Explorer, the attendees will learn how to input URLs and how to move around web pages. They will also learn how to search using keywords in at least two different Search Engines. Attendees will receive handouts and there will be time for questions at the end of class. This class is oriented toward those who have very little experience using the Internet, although experienced user will also gain knowledge from it.

Class Length: 3 hours

Prerequisite: None

*Registration is required.
Please call the appropriate library branch to register.