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Computer Classes


Downloading Library Materials to e-Readers and Other Devices
Saturday, January 21, 2012; 1-2:30 pm / Meeting Room A, Lower Level
For more information, call 480-350-5508.

Learn how to download e-books to your Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle, i-Pad or other handheld devices. There will be a general presentation and instruction for individual devices.


Basic Classes

In collaboration with ASU’s Department of Information Systems Club (DISC), the Tempe Public Library offers free basic computer classes.  No registration is required. 

Wednesday Evenings: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  Saturday Mornings: 10:30 AM - Noon
January 18 e-Readers   January 21 Basic Computer
January 25 Email      

 
February 1 Excel   February 4 Microsoft Word
February 8 Google      
February 15 Microsoft PowerPoint   February 18 Internet
February 22 Online Shopping      
February 29 Online Job Search (LinkedIn)      

 
      March 3 Email
March 7 Basic Computer      
March 14 Microsoft Word   March 17 Facebook
March 28 Internet   March 31 Google

 
April 4 Email      
April 11 Facebook   April 14 Microsoft PowerPoint
April 18 Microsoft Excel      

Basic Class Descriptions

In collaboration with ASU’s Department of Information Systems Club (DISC), the Tempe Public Library offers free basic computer classes.  No registration is required. 

Basic Computer
This class covers the basics of computing: turning on the computer, opening programs, as well as an analysis of the hardware and software that are used in the process.
See list above for date and time.

Email
If you do not have an email account, come and sign up! We will also cover elements of email providers that will enable us to attach files, and download pictures.
See list above for date and time.

Internet
A powerful tool, we will cover how to do basic web, image, and video searches. Also included in this class are features of the Internet browser and how we can use these features to our advantage.
See list above for date and time.I


Using the Internet in Your Job Search

By appointment:
call Dorothy at (480)350-5508 to arrange a date and time.

Learn how to use the Internet to find and apply for a job.  A librarian will be available to explain our resources and help you get started in your online job search.  Help will be provided for resumes, email and related computer skills.