Fletcher Free Library Computer Workshops! September 30, 2011

Fletcher Free Library

Computer Workshops!

Pre-registration is required:
Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 865-7217.

Register for each Workshop individually--
those offered more than once are identical--there is no series.

Free! (suggested donation: $3 per workshop)

Introduction to Microsoft Windows

An overview of the operating system environment used by all Microsoft Windows software programs
(Word, Internet Explorer, etc.). Open software, use the mouse, keyboard, and Window components.

Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am: October 1 and November 12.

Beginning Internet Exploration

Learn how to use a search engine to find information on the World Wide Web. Practice visiting various
sites on the Web and learn about the different kinds of information available.

Mondays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm: October 17 and November 14.

Intermediate Internet Exploration

Learn advanced searching techniques (Google tips and tricks!). Learn more about the Internet Explorer
browser. Explore the many databases the library subscribes to.

Mondays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm: October 31, and November 28.

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Get acquainted with the basic elements of the Word window: toolbars, menus, and icons. Copy and
paste text and pictures; format text, paragraphs and pictures.

Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am: October 8 and November 19.

Intermediate Microsoft Word

Learn more advanced Word features and tips to customize letters, resumes, greeting cards, and flyers.

Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am: October 15 and December 3.

Intro to Excel

Learn to use an electronic spreadsheet: Columns, rows, cells, enter data, and create basic formulas.

Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am: October 22 and December 10.

Intermediate Excel

Learn formula entry, on screen and printed page formatting, freeze pane, and simple plotting as you
create a loan payment schedule. Prerequisite: Introduction to Excel or spreadsheet familiarity.

Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am: October 29 and December 17.

Introduction to PowerPoint

Get acquainted with the basics of creating a simple PowerPoint presentation-- choosing slide types;
using templates; adding text, charts, clip art, photos, footers and animation; printing handouts.

Participation in the Introduction to Microsoft Word workshop (or equivalent experience) required.
Saturday, 10:00 – 11:30 am, November 5.