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New to computers and the Internet?
Show up for free classes with Tigard Public Library staff.

Computer classes are held in the Technology Room on the second floor of the library. Open Computer Lab time is available each week. All classes are free. Registration is not required. Classes are available on a first come, first served basis. Just stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a ticket.

Please call the reference desk at 503-684-6537, ext. 2517 for more information.

Oh My Gosh! I still need a tax form!

Open Labs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays April 2-14 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Still need another form to complete your taxes? We can help you locate and print federal and state forms. From April 2-14, ease your last minute "panic attax" at our extra Open Labs. You can also ask for help printing tax forms during regular open lab hours.

OPEN COMPUTER LABS:

SKYPE LABS:

March
Sunday, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon-2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-4 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-4 p.m.

April
Sunday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-4 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4 p.m.

Computer Lab is in the Technology Room on the 2nd floor of the Library. Staff and volunteers will assist with computer questions or provide guided practice. No registration is required.
Questions? Call 503-684-6537 ext. 2517.

March
Sunday, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon-2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-4 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-4 p.m.

April
Sunday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-4 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4 p.m.

Make free or inexpensive calls and video calls over the internet using the free Skype software in our Technology Lab. Come to an Open Lab to learn about the technology and try it out! Staff assistance will be available.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES: March 2010

Each class is limited to 16 people. No registration necessary. Stop by the Reference Desk on the way to the class and pick up a ticket.

Hay un l�mite de 16 personas por clase. No hay necesidad de registrarse, pero si necesita ir al escritorio de Referencia para obtener un boleto de entrada.

Getting Started with Word Processing - Level 1
Monday, March 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn basic word processing skills, including creating a document, cutting, pasting, and changing the format of text.

Getting Started with the Web
Thursday, March 4, 10:30-Noon
*Spanish translator will be available
Learn the basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web

Una traductora al Espa�ol estar� disponible durante las siguientes clase para asistir a estudiantes de no-habla Ingl�s:
Uso del Web para Principiantes
Jueves, Marzo 4, 10:30-Mediod�a
Aprendizaje b�sico del World Wide Web incluye como navegar y como buscar informaci�n en el Web.

Getting Started with Computers
Saturday, March 6, 1:30-3 p.m.
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and locating programs and files that can be found on the Desktop and in the Start menu. Learn how to shut down a computer properly.

Getting Started with PowerPoint
Monday, March 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
*Spanish translator will be available An introduction to presentation software. Learn how to set up a design template, create slides, add clipart and view a slide show Una traductora al Espa�ol estar� disponible durante las siguientes clase para asistir a estudiantes de no-habla Ingl�s:

Uso de PowerPoint para Principiantes
Lunes, Marzo 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
Introducci�n al programa que se usa para preparar y exhibir presentaciones. Aprenda a iniciar una plantilla de dise�o, a crear dispositivos, usar la galer�a de im�genes predise�ados y ver una demostraci�n de dispositivos ya preparados.

Getting Started with Skype
Friday, March 12, 4-5:30 p.m.
Learn to use Skype to send and receive telephone calls free to any other user of Skype, with or without video, or for low cost to any phone throughout the world.

Getting Started with Word Processing - Level 1
Saturday, March 13, 10:30-Noon
Learn basic word processing skills, including creating a document, cutting, pasting, and changing the format of text.

Getting Started with the Web
Sunday, March 14, 4-5:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web

Getting Started with Word Processing - Level 2
Friday, March 19, 10:30-Noon
Build on basic word processing skills from our Level 1 class. Learn more about changing the "look" of your document, changing font styles, using bullets and numbered lists, adding borders and inserting clipart or photos.

Getting Started with Windows
Saturday, March 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
This class features the most important tools of the Windows operating system and the way programs work on a typical Windows PC.

Getting Started with Excel - Level 1
Tuesday, March 23, 7-8:30 p.m.
An introduction to spreadsheet software. Learn how to navigate the Excel 2007 ribbon, how to work with cells, rows and columns and how to use simple formulas and functions.

Getting Started with Computers
Wednesday, March 24, 10:30-Noon
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and locating programs and files that can be found on the Desktop and in the Start menu. Learn how to shut down a computer properly.

Getting Started with Excel - Level 1
Monday, March 29, 4-5:30 p.m.
An introduction to spreadsheet software. Learn how to navigate the Excel 2007 ribbon, how to work with cells, rows and columns and how to use simple formulas and functions.

Getting Started with Excel - Level 2
Tuesday, March 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
Build on your Excel 2007 skills by learning how to sort and filter data, how to format data and cells and how to create professional looking charts.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES: April 2010

Each class is limited to 16 people. No registration necessary. Stop by the Reference Desk on the way to the class and pick up a ticket.

Hay un l�mite de 16 personas por clase. No hay necesidad de registrarse, pero si necesita ir al escritorio de Referencia para obtener un boleto de entrada.

Getting Started with Computers
Thursday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
*Spanish translator available General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and locating programs and files that can be found on the Desktop and in the Start menu. Learn how to shut down a computer properly.

Uso de Computadoras para Principiantes
jueves, abril 1, 10:30- Mediod�a
Introducci�n general a computadoras, incluyendo las partes de la computadora, el uso del mouse (rat�n), como acceder a programas y archivos, y como apagar la computadora correctamente.

Getting Started with the Web
Saturday, April 3, 4-5:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web.

Getting Started with Skype
Monday, April 5, 4-5:30 p.m.
Learn to use Skype to send and receive telephone calls free to any other user of Skype, with or without video or for low cost to any phone throughout the world.

Getting Started with Excel - Level 1
Tuesday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
An introduction to spreadsheet software. Learn how to navigate the Excel 2007 ribbon, how to work with cells, rows and columns and how to use simple formulas and functions.

Getting Started with Word Processing -Level 1
Tuesday, April 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn basic word processing skills, including creating a document, cutting, pasting and changing the format of text.

Getting Started with Computers
Sunday, April 11, 4-5:30 p.m.
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and locating programs and files that can be found on the Desktop and in the Start menu. Learn how to shut down a computer properly.

Getting Started with Excel - Level 1
Thursday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
An introduction to spreadsheet software. Learn how to navigate the Excel 2007 ribbon, how to work with cells, rows and columns and how to use simple formulas and functions.

Getting Started with Word Processing - Level 1
Friday, April 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn basic word processing skills, including creating a document, cutting, pasting and changing the format of text.

Getting Started with Windows
Tuesday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
This class features the most important tools of the Windows operating system and the way programs work on a typical Windows PC.

Getting Started with Excel - Level 2
Thursday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Build on your Excel 2007 skills by learning how to sort and filter data, how to format data and cells and how to create professional looking charts.

Getting Started with Word Processing - Level 2
Friday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m.
Build on basic word processing skills from our Level 1 class. Learn more about changing the "look" of your document, changing font styles, using bullets and numbered lists, adding borders and inserting clipart or photos.

Getting Started with PowerPoint
Saturday, April 24, 1:30- 3 p.m.
An introduction to presentation software. Learn how to setup a design template, create slides, add clipart and view a slide show.

Getting Started with the Web
Monday, April 26, 4-5:30 p.m.
*Spanish translator available Learn the basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web.

Uso del Web para Principiantes
lunes, abril 26, 4-5:30 p.m.
Aprendizaje b�sico del World Wide Web incluye como navegar y como buscar informaci�n en el Web.

Registration is not required. Classes are on a first come, first served basis.
Please phone the library at 503-684-6537 ext. 2517 if you have questions.