Adult Computer and Internet Workshops

Register for a computer class at the library on the attached form below and hand in at the Public Service Desk.  Or learn on your own by clicking on the blue titles.

Learn routine mouse and keyboard tasks.

Mouse Tutorial

Keyboard Functions

Learn or brush up on your touch typing skills

  1. Good Typing (very basic shows you where and how to move your fingers on the keyboard plus lots of practice)
    1. Click "Register for free." A few boxes will appear for you to fill out. Where it says "email," you can just type in your name - you do not have to have an email address to use this website. Where it says "Password," just make up anything - your pet's name or whatever you like. When all the boxes are filled out, click "Start course." If you register you can leave your lessons and come back to the same place next time you use the site.
  2. Power Typing (Faster and easier if you know where to put your fingers on the keyboard)
    1. Click on Qwerty lessons.
      1. (If needed click on the start Java in the middle of the page)
    2. The lesson will then open and you can choose what keys you want to learn.
      1. (If needed on the next page again click on the Java link in the upper left corner)

Familiarity with both or completion of both classes is required for all other classes.

Introduction to Computers

Basic Computer skills and terminology.

Introduction to Word Processing

Basic formatting, copy and paste functions, toolbar navigation.

Introduction to the Internet

Includes internet terminology and basic Internet navigation.

Email

Organize your email, set up an address book, attach and open attachments.

Also, Internet docents available by appointment only. 

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