Computer instruction classes at
Dunham
All classes 2:00 - 3:00PM
(Instructor: Cheryl
Pula, DPL Reference Librarian)
Buying and Selling on
Amazon.com
Do you have books, DVDs,
CDs or anything else you no longer want or need? Why not earn
some money from them? This hour-long session will teach you how
to set up an account to buy and sell items on Amazon.com. Participants
will need to bring a valid library card, a credit card and the
number of either a savings or checking account. Be assured, your
information is secure. Classes will be held on the following
dates at 2:00PM: March 9, 15, 22 and March 29
Information at Your
Fingertips
Do you think that the Mid-York
Library System web page is only for locating and reserving books
and other items? If so, you might be surprised at the wealth of
other information available, including best seller lists, the
addresses of local and national officials, access to thousands
of newspapers and magazines, health information, suggestions for
children's books, information about other libraries in the area
and much more! This hour-long class will take you on a guided
tour of the site. Be sure to bring your valid library card. Classes
will be held on the following days and please note the times:
March 12 (10:00AM), March 19 (10:00AM), March 23 (2:00PM) and
March 30 (2:00PM).
(Instructor: Dennis Kininger, DPL
Reference Librarian)
How Do I Turn This On?
This class offers a very basic introduction
to the personal computer: what they are, what they can do, why
you may want one, parts of the PC, etc...There will also be practice
time with the computer mouse
(Dates): Wednesday, January 6, 20;
February 3, 17; March 3, 17; April 7, 21; May 5, 19
What Do I Do Next?
This class continues the introduction
to the personal computer with further mouse practice, getting
started with searching and an introduction to websites with a
look at the Mid-York Home Page.
(Dates): Friday, January 8; February
5; March 5; April 9; May 7
Getting Around in Windows
This class covers the basics of using
Windows, such as: cutting and pasting, using files and folders,
etc...
(Dates): Wednesday, January 13; March
10; Friday, April 30
Introduction to the Internet
This class offers a basic introduction
to the Internet: what it is, what you can do with it, explanation
of Internet vocabulary and there will be some practice time with
the search engine, Google.
(Dates): Friday, January 15; Wednesday,
January 27; Friday, March 12; Wednesday, April 28; Friday, May
28
Internet II
This class continues the introduction
to the Internet with an overview of other search engines, searching
tips and practice and a look at what makes a worthwhile web site.
(Dates): Friday, January 29; Wednesday,
April 14
Googling Around
This class will take a deeper look
at the Internet search engine, Google, and will share some of
the many things you can do with it.
(Dates): Friday, January 22; February
26; Wednesday, March 31; Friday, April 16; Wednesday, May 26
Introduction to E-Mail
This class covers a basic introduction
to E-mail: what it is, e-mail terms, accounts, online scams, etc...
(Dates): Wednesday, February 10; March
24; May 14
E-Mail II
This class continues the introduction
to e-mail with a focus on how to make and use attachments.
(Dates): Friday, February 12; March
26; May 21
Introduction to Keyboarding
This class will cover the various parts
and functions of the computer keyboard and show how to create
and print a document.
(Dates): Friday, February 19; April
23
"Why does it hurt when I do
this?"
This class will show you how to search
and use the online medical resources available through the Mid-York
website.
(Dates): Wednesday, February 24
"All the news that's fit to
print"
This class will show you how to search
and use the online newspaper resources available through the Mid-York
website.
(Dates): Friday, March 19
"I need to find an article"
This class will show you how to search
and use the online resource for magazine articles known as Proquest
Platinum, available on the Mid-York website.
(Dates): Friday, April 2
"Curling up with a good book"
This class will show you how to search
and use the online resource for finding information on books and
authors known as Novelist, available on the Mid-York website.
(Dates): Wednesday, May 12
Class space is limited and
registration is required.
Please call us at 736-9734
or stop by the library to sign up