LIBRARY OFFERS FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is taking registration for its next series of Introductory Computer classes. The library offers free, five-week training classes that cover Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Internet Searching, Email Basics, and Word 2010. Classes meet once a week for two hours in the Library's computer lab. Classes are limited to 8 students, so registration is required. To reserve a spot in the free program, or for more information, contact the Library at 262.636.9217.

Three five-week sessions are being offered. Participants may register for one of the following programs:

• Mondays, October 24 – November 21 from 2:00-4:00 pm
• Tuesdays, October 18 – November 15 from 9:30-11:30 am
• Wednesdays, October 19 – November 16 from 9:30-11:30 am
  

Classes are taught by Adult Services Department staff and are open to people of all ages. No previous computer experience is necessary, but library cards are required. These hands-on workshops use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library.

Library Offers Free Computer Classes

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is taking registration for its next series of Introductory Computer classes. The library offers free, six-week training classes that cover Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Internet Searching, Email Basics, Word 2007, and Excel 2007. Classes meet once a week for two hours in the Library's computer lab. Classes are limited to 8 students, so registration is required. To reserve a spot in the free program, or for more information, contact the Library at 262.636.9217.

Three six-week sessions are being offered. Participants may register for one of the following programs:

• Mondays, March 7-April 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm
• Tuesdays, March 8-April 12 from 9:30-11:30 am
• Wednesdays, March 9-April 13 from 9:30-11:30 am
  

Classes are taught by Adult Services Department staff and are open to people of all ages. No previous computer experience is necessary. These hands-on workshops use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library.

Library Offers Free Computer Training Classes

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is taking registration for its next series of Introductory Computer classes. The library offers free, six-week training classes that cover Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Internet Searching, Email Basics, Word 2007, and Excel 2007. Classes meet once a week for two hours in the Library's computer lab. Classes are limited to 7 students, so registration is required. To reserve a spot in the free program, or for more information, contact the Library at 262.636.9217.

Three six-week sessions are being offered. Participants may register for one of the following programs:
Tuesdays, March 30-May4 from 9:30-11:30 am
Tuesdays, May 25-June 29 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Wednesdays, March 31-May 5 from 9:30-11:30 am

Classes are taught by a reference librarian and other library staff from the Adult Services Department and are open to people of all ages. No previous computer experience is necessary. These hands-on workshops use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library.

Library Offers Computer Training Classes

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is taking registration for free introductory classes in basic computer and Internet skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and two new advanced classes in Google Applications and Microsoft Office 2007.

Participants need only attend one session for each class since training is completed in one 2-hr. period. Classes are taught by a reference librarian and other library staff from the Adult Services Department and are open to people of all ages. These hands-on workshops will use computers obtained through grants provided by the Racine Community Foundation, the Colonel L.C. Christensen Charitable and Religious Foundation, and the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Class size is limited to 7 students, so registration is required. Registration may be made by contacting the library at 262-636-9217.

Computer Basics

• Tuesday, January 13, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 9:30 am
  

Prerequisites: None; these classes are intended for people with little or no previous computer experience.
Topics: Acquiring mouse skills, care of floppy disks, understanding the desktop and taskbar, using window controls, starting and shutting down the computer, working with menus, understanding and using dialog boxes, opening and closing software applications, sorting and retrieving information and programs in files and folders.


Introduction to Microsoft Word

• Wednesday, January 14, 2009 @ 9:30 am

Prerequisites: Mouse skills and a familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: Opening files, saving and closing files, toolbars, page set-up, menus, rulers, working with text, fonts, keyboard shortcuts, cutting and pasting, spell-check, working with paragraphs, bulleting, inserting graphics and working with tables.


Introduction to Excel Basics

• Monday, January 12, 2009 @ 9:30 am
• Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 9:30 am

Prerequisites: Mouse skills and a familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: Navigating workbooks, entering data, copying data, editing worksheets, using formulas and functions, formatting text and numbers, and creating charts.


Introductory Internet

• Tuesday, January 20, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 9:30 am
  

Prerequisites: Mouse skills and a familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: How to use the Explorer browser; how to use search engines to find information; how to use Web-based e-mail.


Introduction to Gmail and Google Docs

• Monday, January 19, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Internet browsing, Windows operating system, and mouse skills.
Topics: Introduction to Google's free online email (Gmail) and online word processing products (Google Docs).


Crash Course in Office 2007

• Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

Prerequisites: Ability to use a mouse, familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Topics: This is a more advance class for people who have used Previous versions of Microsoft office and want to become more acquainted with Office 2007.

Contact the library at 262-636-9217 for more information or to register for any of the computer classes.