Lectures
All About eBay
In this lecture and demonstration class, you will learn how to buy and sell items using eBay, the world’s most popular online auction website. Some of the many topics covered are creating an account, checking reliability of sellers and buyers, online safety, and much more. Prerequisites: None. Click here for a class syllabus.
Computer Cleanup and Security
In this lecture and demo class, you will learn how to clean up and speed up your computer, protect it from viruses and spyware, minimize junk email, and more. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users. Click here for a class syllabus.
Shopping, Safety and Security Online
Safely surf, shop and use the Internet without fear of identity theft, hackers, viruses, spyware, and annoying pop up advertising. Prerequisites: None.
How to Buy Computer Equipment
Which one should I buy? Learn what to consider before buying a computer, printer or digital camera and what goes into an informed purchase. Prerequisites: None.
Audiobooks Online
Learn how to download audiobooks from the library’s website to your MP3 player. In this class, you will learn how to access the collection of audiobooks, create a username and password, maneuver around the website, download books and more. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users. Can be combined with our eBooks Online class.
eBooks Online
In this class, you will learn how to download eBooks from the library’s website to your computer and reader. Learn how to access the collection of eBooks, create a username and password, maneuver around the website, find what you’re looking for, download eBooks and more. Device compatibility and shopping tips will be included. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users. Can be combined with our AudioBooks Online class.
All About the iPod
Learn all about Apple’s hottest electronic gadget. In this lecture and demo workshop, you will learn how to install and synchronize, find music and audio books online, organize your files and much more. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users.
Social Networking Online
Facebook, Twitter, You Tube . . what’s it all about?!?! Come to the library and find out! In this lecture and demo class, you will learn how to use social networking sites, instant messenger programs, blogs, post pictures and videos online and much more. Parents: help your kids use the Internet and social networking websites more safely. Bring your questions. Prerequisites: None.
All About Facebook
In this lecture and demo class, you will learn everything about Facebook, the popular social networking website. Bring your questions. Prerequisites: None.
Make Friends or Find a Date Online
Learn how to use online dating sites; find support groups, activities, social groups in your town, and much more. Safety is emphasized! Prerequisites: None.
How to Use Your Cell Phone
In this lecture and demo workshop, you will learn all about using your cell phone’s features including making and receiving calls, entering data, using the Address Book, Camera, Text Messaging and much more. Bring your cell phone and manual. Prerequisites: None. There is a 24-person limit in this class.
How to Use Your Digital Camera
Learn how to use the basic features of a digital camera including flash settings, optical and digital zoom, menu settings, image quality and much more. Bring your digital camera, your manual and your questions. There is a 24-person limit in this class.
How to Sell Your Home Online
For Sale by Owner: In this seminar, you will learn how to research homes online, write an ad with impact, prepare your home for showing and run an effective open house. List your house online, keep notes on your computer and much more. Prerequisites: None.
Introduction to the Apple
In this lecture and demo class, you will get an introduction to the Apple computer. Learn all about the desktop, the elements of the computer, tools and toolbars, how to get online, and much more. Prerequisites: None
Online Job Search, Resume Writing, and Interviewing Techniques
Learn how to use the Internet to find that perfect job! In these hands-on, lecture and demo classes, you will learn how to develop and create a powerful resume. Use Microsoft Word to create, style and format an effective resume. Search for a job on the Internet with online job sites and forums. Learn how to attach and send a resume in an email. Learn about the job search process including responding to ads and forms of communication. Interview topics discussed will be appearance, pre-interview research, responses to interviewers’ questions, follow up and much more. Prerequisites: None. Click here for a class syllabus.
Teach Yourself to Play Piano
You’ve always wanted to learn how to play the piano, and now, with the help of your computer, you can teach yourself to play piano at your own pace. In this lecture and demo class, you will learn all about computer programs that teach you how to play piano. Learn how to install the software, get started, follow the lessons, and much more.
Prerequisites: For Intermediate Computer Users - must have Internet and mouse experience.