Co m p u t e r P r o g r a m s Registration is required for ALL programs, except as noted. For more info, call 560-0125 (Main) 560-0236 (North Regional) 560-0213 (East Regional) 560-0260 (Parkwood) 560-0270 (Stanford L. Warren) or register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org Computer Basics: This two-hour workshop provides step-by-step, hands-on instruction in the use of the computer, including: the parts of the computer, using the mouse, the basics of the Windows Operat ing System, making and managing folders and other important computer functions.
North Regional:
Stanford L. Warren:
North Regional:
Main:
Main:
Wednesdays, January 20 and February 17; 3 p.m. Saturday, February 6; 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 10; 6:30 p.m..
Introduction to Microsoft Excel: In this two-hour workshop, learn how to create, edit, format and save a basic spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Explore basic formulas, functions and charts. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer and Internet skills.
Main:
Wednesday, December 2; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20; 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 24; 6:30p.m.
Mondays, December 7, January 4 and February 1; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, December 10, January 7 and February 4; 7 p.m.
North Regional:
East Regional:
East Regional:
Mondays, January 11; February 8; 10 a.m.
Main:
Wednesdays, January 13 and February 3; 6:30 p.m.
Parkwood:
Monday, January 25; 3 p.m.
Stanford L. Warren:
Monday, February 15; 10 a.m.
Introduction to Email: This two-hour workshop is an introduction to email. Learn how to set up an account, send and receive email messages using Gmail. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer and Internet skills.
Thursdays, January 14, 2010; February 11; 10 a.m.
Stanford L. Warren:
Thursdays, January 21 and February 1;10 a.m.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: Learn how to create professional looking presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint software in this two-hour workshop. Learn to place text and images and use other techniques to create effective presentations. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer and Internet skills.
North Regional:
Mondays, December 7, January 4 and February 1; 12 p.m.
Main:
Wednesday, December 9; 6:30 p.m.
East Regional:
Tuesdays, January 12 and February 9; 10 a.m.
Stanford L. Warren:
Tuesdays, January 19 and February 16; 10 a.m.
Main:
Wednesday, January 27; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 30; 10 a.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Word: Learn to create and print letters and other documents in this two-hour workshop. Microsoft Word makes it easy to correct spelling, add, delete and move text. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer and Internet skills.
North Regional:
Mondays, December 7, January 4 and February 1; 7 p.m.
East Regional:
Wednesdays, January 13; February 10; 10 a.m.
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Tuesdays, December 8, January 5 and February 2; 9:30 a.m.
Winter 2009-2010 Branching Out
East Regional:
Wednesdays, January 13; February 10; 2 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher: Learn to create flyers, posters, cards and more using Microsoft Publisher in this two-hour workshop. Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer skills.
Wednesdays, December 9, January 6 and February 3; 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 23; 10 a.m.
Parkwood:
Tuesday, February 23; 3 p.m. Introduction to Internet Searching Learn about search engines, how they work and how to search more effectively in this two-hour workshop. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer skills.
East Regional:
Mondays, January 11 and February 8; 2 p.m. Introduction to Job Hunting on the Internet Learn how to use the Internet to search for jobs online in this twohour workshop. Discover tips for filling out online applications, and learn how to use search engines to find information about possible employers and resume-writing websites. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer skills.
East Regional:
Tuesdays, January 12 and February 9; 2 p.m.
Advanced Classes: Already know the basics? Sharpen your computer skills with these advanced classes.
Doing More with Microsoft Excel
Main:
Saturday, February 27; 10 a.m. Doing More with Microsoft Word
Main:
Saturday, February 13; 10 a.m.
Resume Writing on the Computer
Main:
Wednesday, February 17;6:30 p.m.
North Regional:
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
East Regional:
Thursdays, December 10, January 7 and February 4; 9:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, December 8, January 5 and February 2; 7 p.m.
North Regional:
Thursdays, January 14; February 11; 2 p.m.
Web/Internet Basics: If you are brand new to the Internet, this is the perfect introduction. In this two-hour workshop, you will gain hands on experience “surfing the web,” learn about search engines and learn how to protect your computer from viruses, worms, spyware and spam. ***Prerequisite: completion of Computer Basics Workshop or must have basic computer skills..
COMPUTER CLASSES IN SPANISH / CLASES DE COMPUTACION EN ESPAÑOL See p. 16. for more information.