niche academy

We’re offering six free computer classes at our Lake Branch in June, including classes on Microsoft Excel and introductions to the Internet, email and Facebook.

The classes include:

• An Introduction to Computers—our most basic computer class—at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21. People will learn the basic skills they need to use a computer—no previous experience required.
• Basic Internet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Learn how to navigate the Internet. Participants will need to know how to use a keyboard and a mouse for this class
• Excel I at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. In this class, people will learn how to describe a worksheet and its function; create a basic worksheet and learn how to save it to disk; apply simple formulas to perform calculations; apply simple formatting; and explore options for printing a simple worksheet. (Microsoft Word experience necessary.)
• Basic Email skills at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28. Learn how to send emails and attachments, as well as reply to other people’s emails.
• introduction to Facebook at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. The hands-on class will demonstrate basic Facebook features and tips. Please come to class with your Facebook login information and password.
• Excel II at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. Learn how to create and copy formulas and functions; understand relativity when working with formulas and functions; recognize and troubleshoot errors in formulas and functions; insert, delete and resize rows and columns; and use advanced printing features.

All of the classes are free. However, registration is required. RSVP on our event calendar by calling us at (440) 257-2512. Registration opens two weeks before the class is scheduled.

The library also offers several online computer classes through the LinkedIn Learning database. The courses are free to watch with a public library card. For more information, visit www.mentorpl.org/linkedinlearning.