Registration for February classes has begun.
Lincoln Library offers free, hands-on computer workshops. Preregistration is required. 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. 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
- View the schedule and sign up for classes with an interactive calendar
To get email notification of future classes added to the calendar, click on one of the classes. On the class description page, click the 'Notify Me' link and fill out the information. If you use RSS feeds, there is also a link for that on the calendar page. - Sign up to receive an email with the new computer class schedule each month.
Class descriptions
E-mail is for computer users who would like to learn how to enhance their email skills. Includes attachments, address books, and more. Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Windows, the Internet and be able to use a mouse. Level 1. 1½ hours long.
Excel Intro 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. Level 3. 1½ hours long.
Getting to Know Your Computer teaches the basic parts of the computer and how to use the mouse. Level 1. One hour long.
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. Level 3. 1½ hours long.
Internet Intro covers how the world wide web is organized and key elements of the Internet Explorer browser. Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Windows and be comfortable using the mouse. Level 2. 1½ hours long.
Internet Searching shows you how to use search engines more efficiently and evaluate the information found. Attendees should be experienced Internet users. Level 2. 1½ hours long.
Photo Editing with Freeware Guest instructor John Laswick will teach the basics of editing photos on the computer using IrfanView and Picasa. 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. Level 3. Two sessions; each 1½ hours long.
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. Level 3. 1½ hours long.
Tables, Labels, & Mail Merge with Microsoft Word is an intermediate class using Word 2003 to create an address table to merge into mailing labels, letters, and envelopes. Also, learn to make return address labels. Attendees should be proficient with the mouse and have word processing skills covered in Word Processing Pts 1 and 2. Level 3. 2 hours long.
Windows is a workshop with tips to help you use Windows better. Attendees should be able to use a mouse. Level 1. 1½ hours long.
Word Processing Pt 1 is a beginning class using WordPad to type a simple document. Use page setup, fonts, type size, tabs, bullets, and more to enhance a typed document. Attendees should have basic Windows and mouse knowledge. Level 2. 1½ hours long.
Word processing Pt 2 uses Word 2003 and builds on skills learned in Part 1. Learn to edit a document by selecting text. Cut or copy and paste text. Save a file to a CD or the hard drive. Attendees should possess skills covered in Word Processing Pt 1. Level 2. 1½ hours long.