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WRL offers free hands-on classes every month at both library buildings. To register, call 259-7720 or stop by the Reference Desk at either library building. Advance registration is required.
March
Intro to Web Design, Part I
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 • 6:30-8 • James City County Library, eClic
• Enter the world of web design with this intensive, hands-on crash course. You'll learn the
language, concepts, theories, and practical applications of contemporary web design, culminating
in a website that you create and publish online.
• Prerequisite: Students must be comfortable using the internet
• Students must bring a flash drive to class
• Students must have an email account with known username and password
• Students must attend both sessions of class: March 16 and March 23Basic Computers II: copy, paste, open, close, save
Thursday, March 18, 2010 • 6-8 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Discover the essential functions for fluent computer use.
• Prerequisite: Basic Computers class or some knowledge of computersLaptop Essentials: What New Laptop Owners Need to know
Friday, March 19, 2010 • 2-4 • James City County Library, Kitzinger Community Room
• Learn how and why to manage your laptop's settings. We'll discuss control panel set-up, virus
protection, security set-up,
firewall settings, and user logins and accounts.
• Prerequisite: Basic Internet class or some knowledge of computers and the internet
• Students must bring their own laptopsIntro to Excel
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 • 2:30-4:30 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Use the spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel to sort and manage information; learn to create
and execute mathematical formulas.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useIntro to Web Design, Part II
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 • 6:30-8 • James City County Library, eClic
• Enter the world of web design with this intensive, hands-on crash course. You'll learn the
language, concepts, theories, and practical applications of contemporary web design, culminating
in a website that you create and publish online.
• Prerequisite: Students must be comfortable using the internet
• Students must bring a flash drive to class
• Students must have an email account with known username and password
• Students must have attended the first session of class, held March 16Intro to Word
Thursday, March 25, 2010 • 2-4 • James City County Library, eClic
• Use the word processing program Microsoft Word to create attractive, useful documents.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useBasic Internet
Thursday, March 25, 2010 • 6-8 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Learn the fundamentals of internet navigation and use.
• Prerequisite: Basic Computers class or some knowledge of computers
Friday, March 26, 2010 • 10:30-12:30 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Interested in knowing about Facebook but don't know how it works? Learn how to set up your
account an edit your Facebook profile, privacy and security settings, find and add family and
friends, learn about apps, and how to remove your account.
• Prerequisite: Basic Internet class or some knowledge of computers and the internet
• Email account with known username and password requiredEverything Google: Part I
Saturday, March 27, 2010 • 10:30-12:00 • James City County Library, eClic
• Google is more than just a search engine! Refine your searching skills, then discover Google
features such as news and maps.
• Prerequisite: Some knowledge of computers and the internet
April
Intro to Word
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 • 10:30-1 • James City County Library, eClic
• Use the word processing program Microsoft Word to create attractive, useful documents.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useIntro to PowerPoint 2003
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 • 6:30-8 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Discover how to create presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn to attractively arrange
images and words in a sequence that displays on an overhead screen.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useIntro to Excel
Thursday, April 8, 2010 • 1-3 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Use the spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel to sort and manage information; learn to create
and execute mathematical formulas.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useEverything Google: Part II
Saturday, April 10, 2010 • 10:30-12:00 • James City County Library, eClic
• Google is more than just a search engine! Learn about Google features such as Gmail, Google
Earth, and Picasa
• Prerequisite: Some knowledge of computers and the internetIntro to Excel
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 • 10:30-1 • James City County Library, eClic
• Use the spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel to sort and manage information; learn to create
and execute mathematical formulas.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useIntro to Word
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 • 6-8 • James City County Library, eClic
• Use the word processing program Microsoft Word to create attractive, useful documents.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useBasic Computers
Thursday, April 15, 2010 • 6-8 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Learn to identify the parts of the computer; practice using a mouse; become familiar with
the Windows system; learn to minimize, maximize, close, and move Windows.
• Prerequisite: No previous experience necessaryDigital Photo Management and Editing
Friday, April 16, 2010 • 10:30-12:30 • James City County Library, eClic
• Manage your collection of digital photos with the free software program Picasa. You'll learn how to
download Picasa, how to organize your images, and how to do basic photo editing.
• Prerequisite: Students must be comfortable using the internet, though it is not necessary to bring
digital photos to classBasic Computers II: copy, paste, open, close, save
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 • 2-4 • James City County Library, eClic
• Discover the essential functions for fluent computer use.
• Prerequisite: Basic Computers class or some knowledge of computersIntro to Excel
Thursday, April 22, 2010 • 2-4 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Use the spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel to sort and manage information; learn to create
and execute mathematical formulas.
• Prerequisite: An understanding of Windows and keyboard and mouse useLaptop Essentials: What New Laptop Owners Need to know
Friday, April 23, 2010 • 2-4 • James City County Library, Kitzinger Community Room
• Learn how and why to manage your laptop's settings. We'll discuss control panel set-up, virus
protection, security set-up, firewall settings, and user logins and accounts.
• Prerequisite: Basic Internet class or some knowledge of computers and the internet
• Students must bring their own laptopsBasic Internet
Monday, April 26, 2010 • 6-8 • Williamsburg Library, Schell Room
• Learn the fundamentals of internet navigation and use.
• Prerequisite: Basic Computers class or some knowledge of computersIntermediate Word
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 • 10:30-1 • James City County Library, eClic
• Make your documents look even better! Learn about page layout, ruler and tab settings,
paragraph formatting, and other design fundamentals.
• Prerequisite: A solid background in Word or similar processing softwareWindows 7
Friday, April 30, 2010 • 10:30-12:30 • Williamsburg Library, Room B
• Heard about Windows 7 but not sure if it's right for you? Thinking about a new computer, laptop,
or an upgrade? Learn about new features and requirements of Microsoft's newest operating
system, Windows 7.
• Prerequisite: Some knowledge of computers and the internet
CALL 259-7720 TO REGISTER TODAY!
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