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Summer Reading BINGO!
BINGO! Break new ground in the library by playing Summer Reading BINGO! Meet a librarian, read a new book, explore the library databases, download an e-book, attend a program! Play to win! Audience: Adults, Seniors
1-on-1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, Smartphone or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session. Topics covered include but are not limited to Computer and Internet basics, Microsoft Office, and email. Registration Required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (10AM & 11AM) every Saturday of the month. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Become a Library Power User
Users become self-sufficient in locating and using online library resources to support literacy and educational success. Become a Library Power User with the aid of a private tutor; tour the great free resources and services that the library offers. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Email Basics
Learn how read, create and send email, pictures and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration required.
Audience: Adults
Microsoft Excel - Advanced Functions and Formulas
Already comfortable creating and manipulating Excel spreadsheets? Dig deeper into functions and formulas with our advanced workshop. Audience: Adults
Excel Basics
Learn to create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working with a mouse. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics*
Covers how to access, navigate and print from a website and demonstrates basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. For adults with some computer experience but with little or no previous Internet experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Microsoft Excel Basics II
Join us for a follow up to the Microsoft Excel 2007 Basics class. After a brief review, we will discuss formulas, functions, spreadsheet modifications, charts and graphs. Previous Excel experience is required. Audience: Adults
Word Basics Part I
Learn how to create, edit, and save a Word 2007 document. This is the first of a two-part series. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience.
Audience: Adults
eBook Discovery Station
Drop in and learn how to use your library card to access a world of free digital content: eBooks, Audiobooks, music, and more. Gain hands-on experience with eReaders, including Kindle, Nook and more! Bring your questions for this interactive program. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18), Seniors
Create a Blog
Blogs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, post pictures online, or just express yourself. In this class we will create a blog using the website Blogger. You will need a Google account for this class. Bring your own laptop if can Audience: Adults
Introduction to Facebook
Sit down with an expert and learn to navigate the popular social networking site Facebook with confidence and safety. Familiarity with computer basics and Internet use required Audience: Adults
eReader Training Workshop for Nooks*
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Nook? Bring your device or questions: we'll show you how find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint Basics
Create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. Audience: Adults
Audience: Adults
Excel Basics Part II
This workshop is a follow up to the introductory class. After a review of the basics, we will discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet and charts and graphs. Registration preference is given to those who attend Excel Basics.
Audience: Adults
Power Point Basics II*
Learn to create charts and graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this second class that includes Power Point 2007. Power Point Basics I should be taken before this class. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint II
Learn to create charts and graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this second of a two-part series of classes that introduce PowerPoint 2007. You must have taken PowerPoint Basics to take this class.
Audience: Adults
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, and email. Registration required. Register in person at the Reference Desk or call (704)416-7200 x4. Audience: Adults, Seniors
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader or laptop? Sign up for one-on-one training. Bring your device or use our Nook and Kindle: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session every Thursday. Topics covered include but are not limited to Computer and Internet basics, Microsoft Office, and email. Registration Required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Email Basics using Gmail
An introduction to email for those who do not already have an email account. You will create an email account using Google's free email service, Gmail. Learn to send emails, attach files and manage your account. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Become a Library Power User
With the aid of a private tutor tour the great free resources and services that the library offers. Learn how to manage your account, navigate our website, explore our catalog or access many other services and databases. Audience: Adults
Curso de computación en español / Computer Basics in Spanish
Curso de computación para principiantes. Temas incluyen: introducción a la computadora, procesador de palabras, Internet y correo electrónico. Introductory computer course in Spanish. Topics covered include computer basics, Word, Internet and Email. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring
One-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a
1-hour session (6PM & 7PM) every Monday evening. Topics covered include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and online employment applications. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Microsoft Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Learn computer parts, terms and concepts, plus how to hold, move, click and double-click a mouse. Get hands-on experience with a mouse and keyboard. If you are uncomfortable using a computer and mouse, this is the class for you. Audience: Adults, Seniors
GMail Google's Free Email for Beginning
Join us while we learn how to use GMail- how to compose and send an email, how to create an address book, how to do attachments, how to insert clip art or photos, how to create folders, etc..! Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills and familiarity with Word. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Word Basics Part II
The second of a two-part series on Word 2007. After a review we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and other features of Word. Audience: Adults
Are you LinkedIn?
LinkedIn can give you an advantage in your career by helping you make better use of your professional network. Your success as a professional depends upon faster access to insight and resources you can trust. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Word Basics*
Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 07. Designed for adults with some computer experience, but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Technology Tutoring*
Register for one-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 30 minute session. Topics include but are not limited to computer and internet basics, Microsoft Office and email. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics for Teens
Learn how to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Registration required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Job Searching Online Basics
Learn how to find and apply for jobs on the Web, as well as locate additional job searching help. Requires familiarity with the Internet. (9 Person Limit) Audience: Adults
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience.
Audience: Adults
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Word Basics is the required prerequisite for this class. Audience: Adults
eReader 1-on-1
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks to your iPad, Kindle or Nook. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Resume Writing for the Job Hunter
Learn how to create a powerful and dynamic resume that will help give you an edge in this complex and difficult job market. Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18)
PowerPoint I
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills. Audience: Adults
Word Basics II*
After a review of Word, we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and page layout, adding headers/footers and other features of Word 2007. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Online Job Searching for Beginners
Emphasis will be placed on those skills needed to successfully navigate the online job application process. Audience: Adults
Word Basics Part II
The second of a two-part series on Word 2007 for teens. After a review we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and other features of Word. Registration required.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Computer Basics for Kids
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for preteens. Learn the basic parts of a computer and how to use them. Also includes a basic introduction to the Windows operating system. Audience: Preteen (8-11), Elementary (5-11)
Introduction to Facebook
Learn to navigate the popular social networking site Facebook with confidence and safety. Familiarity with computer basics and Internet use required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics*
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills and familiarity with Word. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is required.
Audience: Adults
Create a Blog
Blogs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, post pictures online, or just express yourself. In this class we will create a blog using the website Blogger. You will need a Google account for this class. Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults
Robotics Club
Join us and learn how to design, build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms. All skill levels welcome!
Audience: Teens (12-18)
PowerPoint II
This workshop is a follow-up to the PowerPoint Basics workshop. We'll review the basics and then discuss more advanced features of the program. You must have taken PowerPoint Basics to take this class. Audience: Adults
Accessing GCF Learn Free
Come learn about this free website offering over 750 lessons and 250 videos. We will focus on GCFLearnFree.org’s technology learning resources, which cover topics like email basics, navigating the Internet, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Audience: Adults
eReader training Workshop for Kindles*
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Kindle? Bring your device or questions: we'll show you how find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics II*
After a review of Excel, we'll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint Basics
Learn to create a simple presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Participants must be comfortable with working with a mouse. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
eReader training Workshop for Nooks*
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Nook? Bring your device or questions: we'll show you how find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics II
After a review of Word, we'll discuss formatting lists, changing margins and page layout, adding headers/footers and other features of Word 2007. Registration required.
Audience: Adults
Microsoft Access Basics
This class will provide a brief overview of what an Access database is and how it can be used for collecting and organizing information. Previous experience with MS Excel required. Please bring your own flash-drive for saving. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Word Basics for Kids
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for preteens with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Learn how to use this powerful program to type papers for school. Audience: Preteen (8-11), Elementary (5-11)
Introduction to Finding Funders
Learn to find funders for your 501c3 nonprofit with the Foundation Center's comprehensive funding research tool, the Foundation Directory Online. Familiarity with computer basics and Internet use required. Audience: Adults
Digital Storytelling: Educational Apps
Children will learn how images and digital media can be used to tell stories. Participants will learn about the best educational apps and websites for children. **Please note: date has been changed to June 24th** Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Computer Basics*
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts and learn the basics of using a computer in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics II
Following Word Basics I, this class demonstrates actions such as cut/copy/paste, line spacing and text selection. Participants must be familiar with Microsoft Word. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Email Basics*
Learn how read, create and send email, pictures and other files using one of the free email providers. Registration required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics
Learn how to access, navigate, and print websites. Get basic techniques for searching the Internet and being safe online. This class is for people already comfortable using the mouse and keyboard, but with little or no previous Internet experience. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults
Email Basics Using Gmail
An introduction to email for those who do not already have an email account. You will create an email account using Google's free email service, Gmail. Learn to send emails, attach files and manage your account. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Excel Basics
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Excel Basics Part II
This class is a follow up to the Excel Basics class. After a review, we'll discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet and charts and graphs. Prior Excel experience is required to attend. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Word Basics Part II
This class is a follow up to the Word Basics class. After a review, we'll discuss paragraph formatting, headers & footers, and other more advanced topics. Prior Word experience is required to attend. Audience: Adults
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Designed for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Powerpoint Basics for Kids
Come learn how to create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Designed for preteens who have mastered basic computer skills. It is strongly recommended that you take Word Basics before taking this class. Audience: Preteen (8-11), Elementary (5-11)
Computer Basics for Adults and Seniors
Five-part series, on Mondays (Jul. 1-29). Covers the basic skills to get around in Windows using a mouse, how to use an easy word processing program, create & edit pictures, and an introduction to the Internet. No computer experience necessary. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics
Learn to use the keyboard and mouse, and get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for people with little or no previous computer experience. Registration Required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Computer Basics for Beginners, What You Need to Know
Learn the basics of the PC, computer terminology, the difference between hardware and software, how to use the keyboard and the mouse, and more...! Audience: Adults, Family/Youth & Caregivers
Microsoft Excel 2007 Basics for Teens
In this introductory workshop, create a simple spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Teen participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Registration required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Microsoft Publisher Basics for Kids
Learn how to use Microsoft Publisher 2007 to design signs, flyers, bookmarks, and more! This program is for preteens who are comfortable with computer basics. Audience: Preteen (8-11), Elementary (5-11)
Computer Basics
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
New to the Internet? Need some guidance on getting started with this new world of information? Come get the basics from our helpful staff on what the Internet is and how everyone can use it. Registration Required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics, A World of Discovery
Come join this fun and informative class on how to use the Internet. Explore new and exciting websites, and learn how to maximize your searching capability using Google's search engine. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Selling on Craigslist
Learn how to set up an account on Craigslist, as well as to post, sell and track your items. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate for Teens
Join us for a follow up to the Excel Basics class for teens. After a brief review, we will discuss formulas, functions, spreadsheet modifications, charts and graphs. Previous Excel experience and registration are required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Internet Basics for Kids
Learn how to surf the Web. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet and internet safety. This class is designed for preteens. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. This class is designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous Internet experience. Audience: Adults
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics I
Create, edit and save a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. It is recommended that you take Microsoft Word Basics before you take this class. Basic computer skills required. Registration required.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Using GMail, Google's Free Email
Learn the basics of GMail - how to compose and send, how to set up folders, create an address book, how to attach files, insert clipart or symbols, etc.... Audience: Adults, Seniors
Beneath the Surface: Makey Makey
Anyone can be an inventor with this circuit board kit! Turn fruit, play-doh, pencil drawings, and almost anything you can think of into a keyboard or game controller. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Introduction to Homework for Kids
Impress your teachers! This class introduces you to websites and online resources with accurate information to research topics for school projects. We will explore some databases and how to cite from them for homework. Audience: Preteen (8-11), Elementary (5-11)
Microsoft Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults
Microsoft Excel Basics I
Create a simple worksheet using Microsoft Excel. Participants must be comfortable with working in the Windows environment. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is helpful. Registration Required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Basics for Teens
Create, edit and save a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. This class is for people who have mastered basic computer skills. Previous experience with Microsoft Word is also strongly recommended. Registration required. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Digital Storytelling
Learn how to use images and digital media to tell stories. Explore and practice with ReadyANIMATOR to digitally animate Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin. Audience: Preteen (8-11)
Microsoft Excel Basics II
This class is a follow up to the Microsoft Excel Basics I class. After a review, we'll discuss formulas, functions, modifying a spreadsheet, and charts and graphs. Registration Required. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Publisher Basics for Teens
Learn how to use Microsoft Publisher 2007 to design signs, flyers, bookmarks, business cards and more! Basic computer, mouse and word processing skills are required. Teens should register online. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Computer Basics
Learn to use the keyboard and mouse, and get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for people with little or no previous computer experience. Registration required Audience: Adults
Internet Basics
Learn how to surf the Web using Internet Explorer. This workshop will cover how to access, navigate, and print a web site; and will demonstrate some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Internet Basics
Learn how to access, navigate, and print websites, as well as some basic techniques for searching the Internet. This class is designed for people already comfortable using the mouse and keyboard, but with little or no previous Internet experience. Audience: Adults
Word Basics
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. (8 Person Limit) Audience: Adults, Seniors
Blog Basics Using Blogger
Blogs are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, post pictures online, or just express yourself. In this class we will create a blog using the website Blogger. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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