Trouble finding a job? Feel that you lack the proper skills? Strengthen your work skills with free computer classes at the Stephentown Memorial Library.
• Computers for Beginners Series – On Wednesday, May 28, Wednesday, June 4, and Monday, June 9, at 2 pm and Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 pm. Farid Gruber will help new computer users understand how to use a computer and get connected to the internet. This class is for anyone just beginning to learn how to use a computer. We will briefly go over the physical computer parts, how to turn the computer on and off, the desktop, the Start menu and how Windows® works. We will also spend time learning how to use the mouse. Depending on time and interest, the class may move forward to internet use and email. If you know someone who will benefit from this class, help spread the word and invite them to join. Attend one session or all four.
• Introduction to Microsoft Word® – On Monday, June 2, and Monday, June 30, at 6:30 pm and Monday, June 16, at 2 pm. Attend one session or all three! Learn how to use Microsoft Word® to type a resume, create a flier or prepare a letter. Basic computer mouse and keyboard skills are required. The Introduction to Microsoft Word will be taught by Farid Gruber, a retired early childhood educator and administrator with a new career as a technological consultant. He combines his patience, honed through working with preschoolers, and his many years of experience working with computers and various media, to offer quality support.
• Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint® – Saturday, May 31, at 11 am and Monday, June 16, at 6:30 pm. Attend one session or both! Learn to create and deliver a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation. Intermediate computer mouse and keyboard skills required. The course will be taught by Nathan Hans.
• Introduction to Microsoft Excel® – Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 pm. This class will explore the basic features of Excel®. Participants will learn how to create a worksheet and perform simple calculations and manipulations with data. Students should be familiar with the Windows® environment, the keyboard and be able to use a mouse. The course will be taught by Nathan Hans.
All classes will be held in the SML Community Room. Please call ahead to register, as space is limited. If you have your own laptop computer, please bring it along to the class. Laptops will be on hand for those who don’t have their own. This program series is made possible through an Outreach Mini-Grant from the Upper Hudson Library System.