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Pack Library resumes our popular series of basic computer classes on Saturdays in August and September. Free computer classes for beginners will be offered in the computer lab on the lower level of the library. You can take all the classes in the series or just the ones you need.
Space is limited, so registration is required for all classes. To register, or for more information, contact Cheryl Middleton at 250-4754 or email cheryl.middleton@buncombecounty.org.
The schedule for our August/September classes is:
MOUSING AROUND & COMPUTER BASICS
Saturday, August 18: 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get comfortable with the computer; learn to use the mouse; become familiar with Windows. This class is for anyone with little or NO computer experience.
Note: This is not a keyboarding/typing class.
INTERNET FOR BEGINNERS, PART 1
Saturday, August 25: 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Basic introduction to the Internet; get online using web addresses; become familiar with Internet Explorer.
Prerequisites: Mousing/Computer Basics class - or familiarity with keyboard and mouse.
INTERNET FOR BEGINNERS, PART 2
Saturday, September 1: 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Expand on the information from Internet Part 1; learn to use search engines to find the information you need (Google); learn to evaluate websites and online information.
Prerequisites: Internet for Beginners, Part 1
MICROSOFT WORD – THE BASICS
Saturday, September 8: 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to create, save and print a word processing document; includes using spelling and grammar check and the word toolbar.
Prerequisites: Completion of preceding classes in this series - or familiarity with mouse/keyboard and basic elements of Windows.
If Saturday classes don’t fit your schedule, stay tuned. A weekday series of free classes will be announced in September.