Kingsport Public Library to offer free computer classes
The Kingsport Library will be offering free computer classes in January. Please check out the list and descriptions of the various free computer classes the library will be offering.
Workshop 1: Word Basics
In this workshop, you will learn the basics to create, edit, and print simple documents in Microsoft Word 2007. Learn about menu bars, toolbars, cutting & pasting, and help functions. Also, you will learn to save and retrieve your documents, as well as additional skills and tips for using the Word program. Participants must have basic PC, mouse and keyboarding skills.
Date:‚ Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5:30 (Program Length 2 hrs)
Date:‚ Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 10:00 (Program Length 2hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Workshop 1: Excel I
Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows you to organize data, complete calculations, and create graphs. In this workshop you will create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable working in the Windows environment and have a basic knowledge of word processing programs.
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:30 (Program Length 2 hrs)
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:00 (Program Length 2 hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Workshop 2: Excel II
This workshop serves as a follow-up to the introductory class. After a review of Excel I, we will go on to discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs.
Participant must have taken the Excel I class. Registration preference is given to those who attended the Excel I class.
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:30 (Program Length 2 hrs)
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:00 (Program Length 2 hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Workshop 3: Computer Basics
In this workshop, we will cover basic skills like using the mouse and identifying key icons on the desktop.
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm (Program Length 2 hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Workshop 4: Windows XP Basic
In this workshop, we will learn to navigate in the Windows environment, work with folders, files, saving devices, and use the keyboard for shortcuts. Participants should be familiar with using a mouse.
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:00 – 4:00 (Program Length 2hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Technology Program 1: Recipes Online
Dont know what to cook for dinner? Are you tired of the same lunch each day? Lets find some fun and creative recipes online.
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:00-2:00
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Technology Program 2: Free Coupons Online
Why clip coupons out of the Sunday paper? Find the coupons online and print them at your convenience or email them to yourself or a friend.
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 1:00-2:00
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register
Workshop 3: Computer Basics
In this workshop, we will cover basic skills like using the mouse and identifying key icons on the desktop.
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm (Program Length 2 hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Workshop 4: Windows XP Basic
In this workshop, we will learn to navigate in the Windows environment, work with folders, files, saving devices, and use the keyboard for shortcuts. Participants should be familiar with using a mouse.
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:00 – 4:00 (Program Length 2hrs)
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Technology Program 1: Recipes Online
Dont know what to cook for dinner? Are you tired of the same lunch each day? Lets find some fun and creative recipes online.
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:00-2:00
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.
Technology Program 2: Free Coupons Online
Why clip coupons out of the Sunday paper? Find the coupons online and print them at your convenience or email them to yourself or a friend.
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 1:00-2:00
Registration Required
Location: Main Level – Auditorium
Contact Reference Department at 224-2539 to register.