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 Technology
Laptops, digital cameras, printers, eReaders, iPads and iPods . . . Which one should I buy? Learn what to consider before buying any technology, what goes into an informed purchase and how to find evaluations and shop for bargains online. Prerequisites: None
eBooks and Audiobooks Online
Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from the library’s website to your eReader or MP3 player. In this class, you will learn how to access the collection of books, create a username and password, maneuver around the website, download books, work with your eReader or MP3 player, and more. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users.
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.
All About the iPad
Learn all about Apple’s hottest new gadget. In this class, you will get an intro to the hardware, learn how to access the Internet and your email, understand the settings, use the apps and learn how to get new ones, discover many tips and tricks and much more. Bring your iPad.
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.
All about the Kindle and Kindle Fire
Get started with your Kindle Fire! Learn how to access your email, get online, find apps, and more. Learn how to transfer library eBooks to your Kindle and Kindle Fire. You will learn many tips and tricks and much more. Bring your Kindle or Kindle Fire and your questions.
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..
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.