Lincoln Library offers the following free, one-session, hands-on computer workshops. Preregistration is required.  All classes except Getting to Know Your Computer are 2 hours long.  Because of space limitations, participants may attend only two workshops per month. If fewer than 3 people are signed up for a class, Lincoln Library reserves the right to cancel the class 24 hours in advance.

Classes are held in the training room on the third floor of the main library at 326 S. 7th St.  When you arrive, go to the Periodicals desk on the third floor.

Parking is available underneath the library for 25¢/half-hour. Parking is free evenings after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Access to the ramp is from 7th St. between the library and the municipal building. Many on-street parking spots are limited to 2 hours which doesn’t give enough time to park and attend a class. On-street parking is also free on evenings and Saturdays.

The training room is often warm. Dressing in layers is advised.

For more information or to register for one of the sessions, call Ann at 753-4900, extension 227.

Email is for beginners who would like to learn how to send and answer email. Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Windows, the Internet and be able to use a mouse.

    Tuesday, May 20, 1-3 p.m.

Excel Basics is a beginning spreadsheet class for intermediate level computer users.  Learn to keep track of budgets or finances.  Includes entering, editing & moving text; creating & calculating formulas.  Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Windows and the mouse. Uses Excel 2003.

    Wednesday, May 28, 1-3 p.m..

Getting to Know Your Computer teaches the basic parts of the computer and how to use the mouse.

    Tuesday, May 13, 2-3 p.m.
    Wednesday, May 28, 10-11 a.m.

Graphics with Microsoft Word is an advanced class using Word 2003.  Learn to use basic clip art, borders, drawing and WordArt.  Attendees should be proficient with the mouse and have word processing skills covered in Word Processing Parts 1 and 2.

Internet Intro covers how the world wide web is organized and key elements of Internet searching. Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Windows and be comfortable using the mouse.

    Wednesday, May 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Internet Search Strategies shows you how to use search engines more efficiently and evaluate the information found.  Attendees should be experienced Internet users.

Photo Editing with Freeware Guest instructor John Laswick will teach the basics of editing photos on the computer. Learn to resize, crop, and straighten digital images. Also, enhance colors, brightness, and sharpness. Apply special effects. Learn about saving, printing, and sending images in appropriate formats. Attendees should be comfortable using a mouse and experienced with Windows.

    Thursday, May 15, 1-3 p.m.
    Thursday, May 29, 1-3 p.m.

PowerPoint Intro covers the basics of creating a presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint.  Learn to use design templates to add text, graphics, and animation to slides. Attendees should have experience with the mouse, Windows, and word processing. Uses PowerPoint 2003.

    Tuesday, May 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m.