The Poudre River Public Library District offers a suite of free computer classes and free eMedia classes to promote information literacy. The classes cover computer basics, social networking, Internet searching, and Microsoft Office 2010.

Handouts for each class are available by clicking on the links (e.g. Word handout) in each section. Handouts are valuable for customers who have missed out on a place in a particular course, as well as for customers wishing to refresh their memory of skills learned in class. You can also look at the handouts prior to coming to class.

All classes are 2 hours in length, unless otherwise noted.

Please note the date and time of the classes that you have registered for on your calendar. Please call to cancel if you are not able to come to class. If you have a confirmed place in a class, please be on-time or your place may be given up to others waiting.

All classes require you to either have taken the Computer Comfort class or have a basic understanding of using the computer and the mouse.

Our class instructors have selected websites that offer excellent online tutorials that are free and self-paced. If you cannot get into a class because it is already full, this is an option that you can use to still learn about Microsoft Office programs, Facebook, and more. Take a look at these various sites; they offer some great options for self-paced learning of computer programs.

New to computers?
The following classes will provide you with the basic skills to feel at ease with using a computer, surfing the Internet, and becoming acquainted with social networking sites.

Computer Comfort
Internet Searching
Facebook
New to Computers: for Beginners

Microsoft Office 2010
All Microsoft Office classes will now be taught using the 2010 version of Microsoft.

Most Microsoft Office classes are offered in 2 parts, Basic and Beyond Basic: 2 hrs per session. You can sign up for Basic or Beyond Basic, or for both.

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Access
NEW Public Computer Center in Wellington

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Computer Comfort

This class offers beginning and hands-on training on the basic components of computers, using the keyboard and the mouse, navigating in Windows, and beginning Internet browsing. Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Computer Comfort will be offered at the following times:

Saturday, February 4, 10 am - 12 pm - Harmony Library
Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, - Harmony Library

Handouts:
Computer Comfort (PDF format/259K)

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Internet Searching

Tired of wandering through thousands of sites every time you surf the Web? Let the pros teach you how to use subject directories and search engines to search more easily and effectively. Computer Comfort class is strongly recommended before taking this class if you are new to computers. Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Internet Searching will be offered at the following times:

Saturday, February 11, 10 am - 12 pm, - Harmony Library
Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, - Harmony Library

Handout:
Internet Searching (PDF format/172K)

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Facebook

Learn about social media using Facebook, the world's largest social networking website, with over 750 million users. The first half of the class will be spent learning about privacy settings available in Facebook. The second hour of the class will be devoted to answering individual questions. Participants need to establish their own Facebook account before coming to class. Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Facebook classes will be offered at the following times:

Thursday, January 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Harmony Library
Saturday, April 28, 10 am - 12 pm - Harmony Library
Thursday, May 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Harmony Library


Handouts:
Facebook (PDF format/396K)
Signing up for a Facebook Account (PDF format/825K)

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New to Computers: for Beginners

This 4-pack "New to Computers for Beginners" will include Computer Comfort, Internet, Gmail, and Word. This small class of 10 students will allow for a slower, more comfortably paced class for beginners. Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

New to Computers: for Beginners classes will be offered at the following times:

Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Harmony Library
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Harmony Library
Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Harmony Library
Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Harmony Library

Friday, April 20, 9 am - 11 am - Harmony Library
Friday, April 27, 9 am - 11 am - Harmony Library
Friday, May 4, 9 am - 11 am - Harmony Library
Friday, May 18, 9 am - 11 am - Harmony Library

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Microsoft Word

If are you are new to computers, the Computer Comfort classes are strongly recommended before taking Beginning Word.

Would you like to learn how to use Microsoft Word to write letters, papers, resumes, and much more? Learn the basics of word processing by signing up for Word Basic, Word Beyond Basic, or both classes. Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Microsoft Word will be offered at the following times:

Thursday, February 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library
Saturday, February 25, 10 am - 12 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Saturday, March 3, 10 am - 12 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, May 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, May 31, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library

Handouts:
Microsoft Word 1 (PDF format/160K)
Microsoft Word 2 (PDF format/170K)
Shortcut Keys for Word (PDF format/64K)

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Microsoft Excel

If are you are new to computers, the Computer Comfort and Word classes are strongly recommended before taking Beginning Excel.

Excel Basic
This class is for people who are new to Excel. Attendees will learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet and learn basic formatting skills.

Excel Beyond Basic
Basic formulas will be introduced and attendees will learn how to create charts. For those new to Excel, the beginning Excel class is recommended before taking this class.

Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Microsoft Excel will be offered at the following times:

Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library
Friday, March 30, 9 am - 11 am, Basic - Harmony Library
Friday, April 6, 9 am - 11 am, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, May 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library
Saturday, May 19, 10 am - 12 pm, Basic - Harmony Library


Handouts:
Microsoft Excel 1 (PDF format/274K)
Microsoft Excel 2 (PDF format/207K)

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Microsoft Powerpoint

If are you are new to computers, the Computer Comfort and Word classes are strongly recommended before taking Beginning PowerPoint.

PowerPoint Basic
The focus of this class will be on learning how to navigate between the different views in PowerPoint and using the templates, drawing tools, and slide master. Attendees will create a brief PowerPoint presentation.

PowerPoint Beyond Basic
In this class, you will learn how to add graphics, animation, transitions, sounds, and charts to a PowerPoint presentation. Attendees need to have basic PowerPoint skills before attending this class.

Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Microsoft Powerpoint will be offered at the following times:

Thursday, January 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Thursday, January 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library
Saturday, April 14, 10 am - 12 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Saturday, April 21, 10 am - 12 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library

Handouts:
Microsoft Powerpoint 1 (PDF format/147K)
Microsoft Powerpoint 2 (PDF format/515K)
Microsoft Powerpoint 2 Exercises (PDF format/229K)
Microsoft Powerpoint How-To (PDF format/1,839K)

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Microsoft Publisher

If are you are new to computers, the Computer Comfort and Word classes are strongly recommended before taking Publisher.

Publisher helps you easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, and catalogs.

Publisher Basic
Attendees will learn how to create a publication by using a template. They will also learn how to add pictures and format their publication.

Publisher Beyond Basic
Attendees will create a publication from scratch. Special attention will be paid to creating text boxes, using the master page, and utilizing the design gallery.

*You should have some experience with either WORD or POWERPOINT before taking these classes.

Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Microsoft Publisher will be offered at the following times:

Saturday, January 21, 10 am - 12 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Saturday, January 28, 10 am - 12 pm, Beyond Basic - Harmony Library

Handouts:
Microsoft Publisher Basic (PDF format/590K)
Microsoft Publisher Beyond Basic (PDF format/337K)

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Microsoft Access Basic

If are you are new to computers, the Computer Comfort and Word classes are strongly recommended before taking Access.

Microsoft Access is a database tool that can help you store and manage large amounts of information of various kinds. In this class, students will work with forms and tables and learn how to run queries. This beginning class is for people who are brand new to Access.

*You should have some experience with either WORD or EXCEL before taking these classes.

Registration REQUIRED. Call 221-6740 to register, or register in person at library Adult Reference Desks.

Microsoft Access Basic will be offered at the following times:

Thursday, February 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Basic - Harmony Library
Friday, May 25, 9 am-11 am, Basic - Harmony Library

Handouts:
Microsoft Access (PDF format/430K)

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NEW Public Computer Center in Wellington

Are you frustrated with computers or are interested in becoming more technologically savvy? You won't want to miss out on the Public Computer Center's free computer classes! The Poudre River Public Library District will be sponsoring classes in partnership with the River of Life Fellowship in Wellington, 3161 E. County Road 62e, on the first and third Saturday of each month.

Free computer classes in Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and Word Basics will be offered from 9:00 am to Noon but registration is required and limited to 10 participants. From 1:00 to 4:00 pm, anyone can drop in at the Public Computer Center and use the computers and internet for free. To register for classes call the Fellowship at 568-0838.

The Public Computer Center's goal is to help by providing you training for online job searches and resume builders, business development, digital literacy, high speed broadband services and much more!

This is a partnership between Poudre River Public Library District and the River of Life, with support from Colorado State Library and the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program grant.

Everyone Welcome. Great Computers. Friendly Help.

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