DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn’s Henry Ford Centennial Library is offering a series of classes this fall on the basics of using a computer, the internet and email, as well as classes to introduce users to three popular computer applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
The classes on computer basics, the internet and email are free of charge. The classes on Word, Excel and PowerPoint cost $20 per person, payable at the door. All classes are taught in the library’s newly-renovated computer training room.
Registration is required to attend any class. Registration for each class begins one week prior to the date of the class.
Dearborn residents will receive preferential registration. Non-residents will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified two days before the class date if space is available.
To register for any of the classes listed below, contact the library’s adult reference desk at 313.943.2330. If you want more information about any of the classes, call Jeff at 313.943.2017.
The Henry Ford Centennial Library is located at 16301 Michigan Avenue (west of Greenfield).
BASIC COMPUTERS
This class is intended for those who need to learn how the primary components of a computer work, such as how to turn it on and how to use a mouse and keyboard. The class is free. Choose from these class dates:
· Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 to 7 p.m. (Registration starts Oct. 26).
· Monday, Nov. 16, 4:30 to 7 p.m. (Registration starts Nov. 9).
INTERNET BASICS
This class will teach the fundamentals of “surfing” and searching the Internet. Basic computer skills are required for this class. The class is free of charge. Choose from these class dates:
· Monday, Sept. 28, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Registration starts Sept. 21.)
· Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4:30- to 7 p.m. (Registration starts Oct. 28).
· Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4:30 to 7 p.m. (Registration starts Nov. 12).
EMAIL ESSENTIALS
Learn how to how to establish and use your own email account. Basic computer skills are required for this class. The class is free of charge. Choose from these class dates:
· Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Registration starts Sept. 23.)
· Monday, Nov. 9, 4:30 to 7 p.m. (Registration starts Nov. 2.)
· Monday, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. (Registration starts Nov. 23.)
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
This class teaches students how to create their own word processing documents. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Choose from these class dates:
· A two-evening session will be offered on Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 5 and 7, from 5-7 p.m. each night. The $20 fee covers both sessions. (Registration starts Sept. 28.)
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
This class will cover the basics of how to create a spreadsheet and program it with data. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Choose from these class dates:
· A two-evening session will be offered on Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 12 and 14, from 5-7 p.m. each night. The $20 fee covers both sessions. (Registration starts Oct. 5.)
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
This class instructs students on the basics of creating their own presentations with text, graphics, sound and video. The cost is $20 per person, payable at the door. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Choose from these class dates:
· Saturday, Sept. 26, noon to 4 p.m. (Registration starts Sept. 19.)
· A two-evening session will be offered on Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 19 and 21, from 5-7 p.m. each night. The $20 fee covers both sessions. (Registration starts Oct. 12.)
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MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Laundroche or Randy Coble, at (313) 943-2285