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Free Computer Classes
Location: Computer Lab.
Space is limited; registration required at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345.
http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/computerclasses.htm
Basic classes: Please allow 60-90 minutes.
Mouse Basics: No experience required to attend this class.
Learn about using the mouse, common computer terms, how to work with menus and forms, how to copy and paste, and more.
Mon., May 6 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 7 at 6 p.m.
Mon., May 20 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 4 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 10 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 24 at 11 a.m.
Internet Basics: Familiarity with mouse and beginner keyboarding skills required.
An introduction to the program that gets you on the Internet along with how to browse or go directly to a website. Internet searching and printing options are also discussed.
Tues., May 7 at 2 p.m.
Mon., May 13 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 14 at 6 p.m.
Mon., June 3 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 17 at 2 p.m.
E-mail Basics: Familiarity with mouse and beginner keyboarding skills required.
Review the layout of web-based e-mail, how e-mail programs are structured and how you can customize your mail storage. We'll cover reading, organizing and sending mail in a hands-on session. E-mail accounts for class use will be provided, so don't worry if you don't yet have your own.
Mon., May 6 at 11 a.m.
Tues., May 14 at 2 p.m.
Mon., May 20 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 21 at 6 p.m.
Mon., June 10 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 24 at 2 p.m.
Word Basics: Familiarity with the mouse and beginner keyboarding skills required.
Learn beginning word processing techniques to get you started on a variety of possible projects. We'll review how to navigate the program, choosing your settings, making changes as you go along or after you've typed your material, inserting a simple graphic and more. A practice project gives you hands-on experience with the program.
Mon., May 13 at 2 p.m.
Tues., May 21 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 3 at 2 p.m.
Mon., June 17 at 11 a.m.
Tues., June 25 at 2 p.m.
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Advanced classes: please allow 2 - 2.5 hours.
Familiarity with keyboard/mouse, and basic computer knowledge, are required
to attend these sessions.
Advanced Word: Tues., June 4 at 6 p.m.
If you already use Word, but just don't feel like you're taking advantage of what it has to offer, this class is for you. Learn about page setup options, formatting, working with graphics, using text boxes, save and print options, and more.
Intro to Excel: Wed., May 8 at 9:30 a.m. OR Tues., June 11 at 6 p.m.
Learn your way around Excel, see how easy it is to store, organize and make the most of your information. We'll review worksheets, cells, data entry, fill options, using formulas, creating functions and more.
PowerPoint: Wed., May 15 at 9:30 a.m. OR Tues., June 18 at 6 p.m.
Create photo slide shows and professional presentations quickly and easily! Learn about design themes and slide layouts, inserting graphics and media clips onto your slides, tips to use when making your presentations and more.
Letters & Resumes: Wed., May 22 at 9:30 a.m. OR Tues., June 25 at 6 p.m.
Start your next job search with a new cover letter and a freshened resume. We'll discuss the professional way to format a letter, how to create a great cover letter and how to build the best resume for you. Attendees to this class will customize a resume template or build their own resume from scratch. Please bring your information and a USB Flash Drive to save your resume in progress. One copy of your resume may be printed at the end of the session at no charge.Additional copies may be printed at the cost of 10 cents per page. | 
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