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August 24, 2015Schenectady Public Library Announces August Computer Class Schedule
Schenectady County Public Library is excited to announce its September 2015 FREE Computer Class schedule. All classes are absolutely FREE, thanks to the Friends of the Library’s funding. They are held in the Swanker Board Room located at our Central Library located at 99 Clinton Street.
The Library only ask that all participants have an SCPL card and that they sign up for the classes they would like to attend by either calling the Reference Desk at 518.388.4511 or visiting their website at www.scpl.org.
AUGUST 2015 Schedule:
Computers for Novices
Tuesday, September 8 @ 9-10:30 a.m.
An introduction to computers for absolute beginners. No experience necessary.
Basic Keyboarding
Thursday, September 10 @ 9-10:30 a.m.
A hands-on class to learn the computer keyboard. Those who are new to computers should take this class.
Basic Internet
Tuesday, September 15 @ 9-10:30 a.m.
A very basic, hands-on introduction to the Internet. Requirements: Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard.
Google Docs
Tuesday, September 15 @ 6-7:30 p.m.
Google Docs is a free, easy-to-use word processor that lets you create and edit many kinds of text documents, easily share them with others and store them on any computer at home or work that has internet access, all without having to purchase expensive office programs. Requirement: Basic Internet skills. Those attending must have a Gmail email account set up before class.
Internet Searching
Wednesday, September 16 @ 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn how to search for information on the Internet. Requirement: Must have taken Basic Internet.
Tuesday, September 22 @ 6-7:30 p.m.
Sign up for a Facebook account and learn the basics of how to use it. Create your profile, choose appropriate privacy settings and share your life with your Facebook Friends. Requirement: Must have an email account set up before class.
Basic Microsoft Excel 2010
Wednesday, September 23 @ 6-7:30 p.m.
Organize your addresses, important family dates, sports scores, monthly budget and more using Microsoft Excel 2010. Also, create simple charts from your data. This class is recommended for individuals new to Microsoft Excel or who have limited spreadsheet experience. Requirement: Basic computer mouse skills, basic keyboarding, and file management skills.
Basic Email
Tuesday, September 22 @ 9-10:30 a.m.
Set up a G-mail account to communicate safely through emails and learn how to write, send, respond and delete emails. Requirement: Must have basic internet skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010
Saturday, September 26 @ 9-10:30 a.m.
Create a workbook with multiple data sheets to organize your data in one book. Explore working in Microsoft Word and creating a chart in Excel. Manipulate the “look” of your data chart. This class is recommended for individuals who have a basic understanding of Excel 2010. Requirement: Basic Excel 2010 class.
