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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.

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

OPEN COMPUTER LABS:

August:
Tuesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-6 p.m.

September:
Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, September, 4, 18, 25, 4-6 p.m.
Thursday, September 11, 4-5:30 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. Just stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a ticket. Questions? Call 503-684-6537 ext. 2517.

COMPUTER CLASSES: August 2008

Searching the Web for Beginners
Friday, August 1, 2:30-4 p.m.
Basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web.

Computer Skills for Beginners
Saturday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and basic terminology.

Introduction to Windows XP Operating System
Saturday, August 2, 12:30-2 p.m.
Learn basic terminology and get an overview of the Windows operating system including the desktop, taskbar and start menu.

Email for Beginners
Tuesday, August 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn to choose an email provider, set-up an email account, and write and send a message.

Popular Uses of the Web
Wednesday, August 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn to use the Web to find movie schedules, plan a trip on TriMet, get information about a household repair and for other everyday needs.

Word Processing I for Beginners
Thursday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Learn basic MS Word processing including creating and saving a document, cutting and pasting a document and changing the font of the text.

Computer Skills for Beginners
Monday, August 11, 2:30-4 p.m.
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and basic terminology.

Doing Research on the Web
Wednesday, August 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Instruction on how to do research using search engines, databases and library catalogs. Learn to evaluate information from books, magazines and Web sites for the kind of research you are conducting.

Word Processing II for Beginners
Thursday, August 14, 2:30-4 p.m.
Build on your basic word processing skills and learn more about changing the "look" of your document. Learn about changing font styles, using bullets and numbered lists, adding shaded borders and inserting clipart or photos into your documents. This class requires some prior experience in word processing and basic keyboarding and mouse skills.

Excel for Beginners
Monday, August 18, 2:30-4 p.m.
Learn the basics of Excel including how to format a worksheet, how to enter and edit data, how to format cells, columns and rows and how to save your work.

Intermediate Excel
Wednesday, August 20, 2:30-4 p.m.
Build on your Microsoft Excel skills by learning to create formulas and contiguous formulas. Learning to sum and manipulate data will also be covered.

Word Processing II for Beginners
Friday, August 22, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Build on your basic word processing skills and learn more about changing the "look" of your document. Learn about changing font styles, using bullets and numbered lists, adding shaded borders and inserting clipart or photos into your documents. This class requires some prior experience in word processing and basic keyboarding and mouse skills.

Excel for Beginners
Saturday, August 23, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Learn the basics of Excel including how to format a worksheet, how to enter and edit data, how to format cells, columns and rows and how to save your work.

Intermediate Excel
Saturday, August 23, 12:30-2 p.m.
Build on your Microsoft Excel skills by learning to create formulas and contiguous formulas. Learning to sum and manipulate data will also be covered.

Intermediate Email
Tuesday, August 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Build on skills learned in the Email for Beginners class. Learn to attach files to an email message, create email folders and change set-up options.

COMPUTER CLASSES: September 2008

PowerPoint for Beginners
Wednesday, September 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
An introduction to designing professional-looking presentations. Learn how to set up a design template, create slides, add clipart and view a slide show.

Excel for Beginners
Monday, September 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Excel including how to format a worksheet, how to enter and edit data, how to format cells, columns and rows and how to save your work.

Excel for Beginners
Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Learn the basics of Excel including how to format a worksheet, how to enter and edit data, how to format cells, columns and rows and how to save your work.

Intermediate Excel
Friday, September 12, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Build on your Microsoft Excel skills by learning to create formulas and contiguous formulas. Learning to sum and manipulate data will also be covered.

Searching the Web for Beginners
Monday, September 15, 2:30-4 p.m.
Basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web.

Intermediate Excel
Monday, September 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
Build on your Microsoft Excel skills by learning to create formulas and contiguous formulas. Learning to sum and manipulate data will also be covered.

Computer Skills for Beginners
Tuesday, September 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and basic terminology.

Word Processing I for Beginners
Wednesday, September 17, 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn basic MS Word processing including creating and saving a document, cutting and pasting a document and changing the font of the text.

Word Processing II for Beginners
Friday, September 19, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Build on your basic word processing skills and learn more about changing the "look" of your document. Learn about changing font styles, using bullets and numbered lists, adding shaded borders and inserting clipart or photos into your documents. This class requires some prior experience in word processing and basic keyboarding and mouse skills.

Introduction to Windows
Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Learn basic terminology and get an overview of the Windows operating system including the desktop, taskbar and start menu.

Computer Skills for Beginners
Monday, September 22, 2:30-4 p.m.
General introduction to computers, including an overview of computer components, use of the mouse and basic terminology.

Searching the Web for Beginners
Tuesday, September 23, 7-8:30 p.m.
Basics of the World Wide Web, with an overview of the browser and introductory methods for searching the Web.

Introduction to Windows
Thursday, September 25, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Learn basic terminology and get an overview of the Windows operating system including the desktop, taskbar and start menu.

PowerPoint for Beginners
Monday, September 29, 2:30-4 p.m.
An introduction to designing professional-looking presentations. Learn how to set up a design template, create slides, add clipart and view a slide show.

Word Processing II for Beginners
Tuesday, September 30, 7-8:30 p.m.
Build on your basic word processing skills and learn more about changing the "look" of your document. Learn about changing font styles, using bullets and numbered lists, adding shaded borders and inserting clipart or photos into your documents. This class requires some prior experience in word processing and basic keyboarding and mouse skills.

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.