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Computer Instruction for Patrons at Morton Grove Public Library
Whether you're an expert or just looking for the basics, we offer a range of computer instruction to fit your specific needs. Take full advantage of the Library's resources by attending one or more of our workshops. We offer lecture/demonstration programs on a variety of topics, small group hands-on workshops to help you hone your computer skills, and self-directed instruction using online resources. (If you are unable to attend any of the regularly scheduled Library workshops, need special computer services or have special training needs, see our Alternative Computer Training page for other local computer training sources.) A full list of computer workshops is available in the Library's Event Calendar, where you can register online for workshops and other Library events.
Hands-On Computer Lab Workshops Beginning Mouse Workshop Learn how to hold, move, and click a computer mouse. This 90-minute workshop is for people who have little or no experience using a mouse. This class is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers.
 Getting Started on the Web Designed for beginners, this 90-minute workshop will introduce the basics of navigating the Internet. Get a brief description of the Internet, learn about Web browsers, Web sites, and search engines. Learn how to input Web addresses (URLs) and how to move around Web pages. This class is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers. Participants must have completed the Beginning Mouse workshop, or have current experience in using a keyboard and mouse.
Web the Next Step: Searching Mastered our Getting Started on the Web workshop or have equivalent experience and ready to move on? Then this 90-minute workshop is for you: learn about search engines, directories, phrase searching, evaluating sites, and more to find the information you need! This class is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Setting up an E-Mail Account - Gmail (Google E-Mail) Using Google e-mail, Gmail, attendees will be able to register for an online e-mail account, compose, retrieve and reply to e-mail. This is a 90-minute interactive class. This class is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Setting up an E-Mail Account - Yahoo! E-Mail Using Yahoo! e-mail, attendees will be able to register for an online e-mail account, compose, retrieve and reply to e-mail. This is a 90-minute interactive class. This class is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Web Wednesdays Have questions about Internet topics? Need help searching the Web? On the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm, a MGPL reference librarian starts each 90-minute Web Wednesdays workshop with information on a particular Internet topic, such as travel sites or health sites. The second part of the workshop is given to discussion and practice on other Web topics and problems. This class is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
You Can't Google This This 90-minute workshop will feature resources that are ONLY available through the Library - not searchable in Google. We will find a diagram to repair a car, a headline for a specific date, practice taking a test, read the current issue of a newspaper, and more. Please bring your MGPL library card with you. This class is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
You Can't Google This Either This 90-minute workshop is a continuation of the You Can't Google This workshop, featuring resources that are ONLY available through the Library. We will look for a census record, start learning a language, search for businesses in Morton Grove, locate information on a medical condition and more. Please bring your MGPL library card with you. This class is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Making Google Personal Have a Gmail account? Learn how to personalize your Google experience. We will design your iGoogle homepage, develop a calendar, set up RSS feeds, and more. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have a Gmail account and ability to navigate the Internet.
Getting Started Researching Your Family History Learn the basics of starting your family tree, and how to use MGPL's online genealogy resources in researching your family history. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Using Internet Resources in Researching Your Family History Learn about the major Internet resources available for researching your family history from home or the Library. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Genealogy After Hours Lock-In Spend the evening at the Library researching your family history. Librarians will be available to assist your research. This 3-hour session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have completed the Getting Started on the Web workshop or have the ability to navigate the Internet.
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 This intensive introduction covers the basics of getting up and running with the world's most popular word processing program. Set up your page; create, format and illustrate your documents; print, proof and save. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have prior experience with a computer and mouse; basic keyboarding skills are essential.
Do More with Word 2007 This follow-up to the Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 workshop will cover such topics as page layouts, templates, working with images, columns, headers, themes and tables plus tips for personal applications such as flyers and greeting cards. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have prior experience with a computer and mouse; basic keyboarding skills are essential.
What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? An Introduction This is an interactive workshop for new users of the popular spreadsheet program - Excel 2007. Learn fundamental spreadsheet skills: opening a new workbook, entering/editing data, and adding simple formatting. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have prior experience with a computer and mouse; basic keyboarding skills are essential.
Exploring Excel 2007 Do you understand the fundamentals of Excel, but know there is still more to learn? A follow-up to What is Excel and What Do I Do with It?, this workshop will further explore the popular spreadsheet program. It will cover performing calculations, sorting and filtering data, and custom formatting. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have prior experience with a computer and mouse; basic keyboarding skills are essential.
Learn PowerPoint 2007 Learn how to create effective presentations for work, home, or school in this hands-on workshop. We will cover how to create, edit, and save slides as well as how to customize slides using text, photos, clip art and more. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse and have basic familiarity with Word or Excel 2007.
Create Your Own Blog A librarian will guide participants in this hands-on, interactive workshop using Google Blogger to set up a free blog on a personal, business, or other special interest. The workshop will cover posting blog updates, using links and photos, and managing blog comments. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. All participants must have a Google Gmail account and be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet.
Computer Lecture/Demonstration Programs Tech Savvy Saturdays Tech Savvy Saturdays feature technology and computer-related presentations and workshops on the second Saturday of every month. Coffee and light refreshments are provided.
LinkedIn Best Practices for Job Searching, Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Digital Scrapbooking, Saturday, December 12, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Self-Guided Computer Instruction Software tutorials at Morton Grove Public Library Software program tutorials are available at the Library to help you learn to use a mouse and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel. For the home user, Morton Grove Public Library offers computer instruction books to check out and online access to the following computer-related tutorials and instructional games:
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