Tech Classes

CLASSES

We are currently offering a variety of in-person and online classes. In-person classes will be in the Training Center and Hendrickson Room and online classes will be on Zoom. For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Basic Computer Skills

Wednesday, January 5, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn the components of a window, how to use a mouse, and open and close files.

Getting Started with Your New Phone, Tablet or eReader

Wednesday, January 5, 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, January 8, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Training Center

Sign up for a 30-minute appointment and learn all about what you can do with your new device: free eBooks, movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, magazines, apps and more. Both sessions are the same; register for one.

In-person and Zoom options are available.

Call or sign up at ahml.info/appointment.

Beginning Computing with Windows 10

Monday, January 10, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn how to launch programs; create, rename and delete files as well as folders; organize your desktop and more.

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives

Wednesday, January 12, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom Monday, January 24, 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Save hundreds of dollars annually by cutting your cable and phone cord. This program will explore costeffective alternatives to cable (Netflix, Roku, Sling, Apple TV, hoopla, etc.) and traditional land line phones (mobile, Google Voice, etc.).

Digitize It: VHS and 8mm Tapes

Wednesday, January 12, 2–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn how to digitize your VHS, 8mm, Hi8, VHS-C and Mini DV tapes using the specialized equipment and software in our Studio space. You will also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to bring in your personal tapes at a future date.

Friday, January 14, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center

Learn about spreadsheets and how to move within them and the basics of Excel including rows, columns, tabs and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

Digitize It: Reel to Reel Film

Tuesday, January 18, 2–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn how to digitize your 8mm, 16mm film reels. We will cover how you can utilize the specialized equipment and software in our Studio space. You will also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to bring in your personal film reels at a future date.

PowerPoint: Basics

Wednesday, January 19, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center

This class covers the basics for developing an interesting presentation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

Excel: Intermediate

Friday, January 21, 10–11:30 a.m. Training Center

Learn about charts and graphs as well as some commonly used functions for working with data. Working knowledge of Excel required.

Digitize It: Audio and Slides/Photos

Friday, January 21, 2–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn how to digitize your vinyl records, audio cassettes, 35mm slides and photos using the equipment and software in our Studio. You will also have the opportunity to schedule an appointment to bring in your personal items at a future date.

Monday, January 24, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

This class will introduce you to the essentials: all the tabs, especially the File and Home tabs, and how to change words on the page. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed.

PowerPoint Intermediate

Wednesday, January 26, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level; learn how to enhance your presentations with creative effects. Working knowledge of PowerPoint required.

Preserve your Pictures, Home Movies and Slides

Wednesday, January 26, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Clear out some space in your home by converting your photos, home videos and 35mm slides to digital. You’ll learn about the right equipment to use, how to get the best image quality and the best way to store and backup your newly digitized memories.

Word: Intermediate

Monday, January 31, 1:30–3 p.m. Training Center

Learn how to change margins, use bullet points, formatting, tables, templates and more. Working knowledge of Word is required.