Some experience is necessary
What we generally mean by this is that you’ve touched a computer before, used a computer program, and are comfortable using a mouse.
If you’ve never used a mouse before, it requires a whole different kind of dexterity, so practice is a good idea if you want to take one of our other classes. You can use the computers at the library to get mouse practice if you don’t own a computer. If you know how to use a search engine, Google “mousercize” to find a selection of web pages that offer learn-as-you-go practice tutorials. Or ask a librarian at the desk how to mousercize, and they’ll get you started on one of our computers in the library.
Portage Computer Users Group
Join the Portage Computer Users Group Thursday mornings, from 10-12, in the meeting rooms at the Portage District Library. Share information about computers and learn new things about your PC with live demonstrations.
Every Thursday morning, June-August
10 AM – 12 PM
No registration necessary.
Computer Classes For Seniors and Other Beginners
June 11th - How to Use a Mouse
2 – 3:30 PM
No experience necessary
Take the time to find out how to use a mouse, sometimes the trickiest but always the most basic computer skill. Learn how to use the device that opens most other computer functions in a hands-on computer class.
June 25th – Using the Internet
2 – 3:30 PM
Some experience necessary
Learn how to surf the web, finding informational and recreational resources in a hands-on computer class.
July 9th – Customizing the Look of Your PC
2 – 3:30 PM
Some experience necessary
Learn how to change the pictures on your desktop, as well as the size of text on your desktop or in your browser.
July 30th – How to use a word processing program
2 – 3:30 PM
Some experience necessary
Learn how to create and save a document, and some simple formatting techniques, in a hands-on computer class.
August 13th – How to use cameras and music players with your computer
2 – 3:30 PM
Some experience necessary
Do you have a device that you can’t quite get to work with your computer? We’ll help you with some of these, including cameras and music players that attach to your computer through a USB port. We’ll show you how to attach and detach the device, show you examples of some of the handiest ones, and show you how to find and recognize a drive for a portable device.
August 27th - Finding Newspapers and Magazines on the Web
2-2:30 PM
Some experience necessary
The library buys online subscriptions to magazines and newspapers for the public just the way we buy paper subscriptions – except we can keep a lot more titles and back issues in electronic format! Learn how to access thousands of magazine and newspaper articles from library databases, both in the library and from the comfort of your own home.
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