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Computer Classes

Current Schedule

Class Descriptions

The library sponsors a number of basic computer classes for SAILS library card holders. Contact the Adult Services Department at 508-336-8230, ext. 130.

FOR ALL CLASSES: Space is limited. Registration is required.

Current Schedules

The current schedule is now available online.
You will need your library car number to register

Class Descriptions

Computer Basics
Basics Computers
Covers the basics in using your computer – the desktop, using the mouse, managing windows, and more.

Basic Internet
Introduces the Internet and covers how to use an Internet browser to find web sites of interest to you.

Basic Email
Covers using Yahoo for receiving and sending email and attachments.

Internet Topics
Blogging 101:Create Your Website
Covers examples of blogs and what it takes to easily create your own website with Blogger.

Digital Photographs
Provides an overview of getting pictures from your camera to the computer and introduces free popular online photo editing services such as Picnik.

Facebook 101
Gives an introduction to the basics of using Facebook including security settings, making posts and reviewing the newsfeed.

Online Job Applications
Introduces the steps involved with an online job application, including completing online forms and copying, pasting, and uploading resumes.

Optimal Resume
Provides an introduction to using the Optimal Resume service to create resumes, cover letters and more. Please note: Optimal Resume is only available to patrons with a Seekonk Library card.

Word Processing
Word I: Basics
Introduces the basics of typing and editing documents in Word as you create a letter.

Word II: Layout
Covers adding headers, footers, page numbers and images to documents.

Spreadsheets
Excel I: Basics
Reviews the Excel spreadsheet environment as well as entering and formatting text.

Excel II: Formulas & Functions
Covers using formulas and functions for calculations in Excel.

Excel III: Organize & Present Data
Covers tools such as sorting, filtering and charts for organizing and presenting data.

Excel Quickstart
Covers the basics of using text, numbers, and formulas in Excel. Alternative to Excel I and II classes.

Presentations
PowerPoint Basics
Introduces the basic features of PowerPoint as we create a slideshow presentation.