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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. Morton Grove residents have priority for registration.
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 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 basic experience in using 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 be comfortable with using 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.
Online Chat 101 Instant Messaging (IM) takes e-mail communication to the next level - real time communication with other people via the Internet. If you've been hesitant to try IM'ing, come to this guided, hands-on workshop, to see how it works. Participants will use Gmail chat to instantly send and receive messages to others in the workshop, and learn about instant messaging (chatting) privacy and safety issues. This class is a hands-on workshop using laptop computers. Participants must be experienced with using a web-based e-mail account; must know the keyboard well enough to be comfortable typing messages.
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.
Create a Resume Using Word 2007 In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to create and save a professional-looking resume and how to attach a resume to an e-mail. An overview will be given of library resources that can provide assistance in creating and proofing resumes and cover letters. Bring information to create your resume. Registration limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. This class is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse.
Setting Up and Using LinkedIn: An Online Social Networking Tool for Professionals Business professionals are using online social networks to connect with colleagues, look for career opportunities and research companies. In this hands-on workshop you will set up an account in LinkedIn, and learn how to upload a resume to your profile, connect with other professionals and navigate the site. This class is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse.
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.
Teen Tech Workshops The Teen Librarian conducts monthly hands-on workshops for teens only on topics covering technology skills and applications of interest to teens. 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 be experienced and comfortable with using 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 taken the You Can't Google This workshop, or have experience in using 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 Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? Participants will begin to fill out basic genealogical forms needed to start your genealogy research, and, time permitting, will start searching census records for family members. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must be comfortable using the Internet. Please bring names, dates of births, marriages, and deaths for parents and gradparents.
Best Tools on the Internet for Genealogy Research A follow up to the Getting Started Researching Your Family History workshop. Participants will be introduced to a number of resources available on the Internet and will continue researching their family history. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have an active e-mail account before registering, and be comfortable using 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 be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse.
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 taken the Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 workshop, or have basic familiarity with Word 2007.
Mail Merge with Word 2007 Learn to create documents, letters, mailing lists, envelopes and labels in Mail Merge in Word 2007. Great for small business mailings and holiday letters! 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.
What is Excel 2007 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 be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse.
Do More with 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 taken the What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? workshop, or have basic familiarity with Excel 2007.
Introduction to 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.
Do More with PowerPoint 2007 In this follow-up class to Introduction to PowerPoint, we will cover adding tables, hyperlinks and more to slides, using transitions and animations to enhance a presentation and creating a customize template slide. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. Participants must have taken Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 workshop, or have basic familiarity with PowerPoint 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 also 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.
Sharing Photos Online with Flickr How do you share your pictures with friends and family? Flickr is a free photo-sharing website that allows you to organize and show your photos online. In this workshop you will set-up a free account in Flickr, learn how to upload, tag and share your pictures, and define privacy levels that will determine who can view your pictures. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. All participants must have an active Yahoo e-mail account and be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet. Sample photos for uploading will be provided, or bring your own photos on a flash drive.
Twitter 101 Been hearing a lot about Twitter? Learn the benefits of using this social networking site. Participants will set up an account; select privacy settings; post "tweets" and find people to follow. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. All participants must have an active e-mail account and be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet.
Getting Started on Facebook Facebook isn't just for teens. This social networking tool is a fun and easy way to keep in touch with friends and family. In this workshop you will set up an account in Facebook, select privacy savings and learn how to find friends and update your status. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. All participants must have an active e-mail account and be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet.
Facebook for Parents and Teens How much do you know about the privacy settings on your or your teen's Facebook account? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn about your options for privacy settings and will have the opportunity to change them in your account. Parents and teens may register together. Registration is limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. This 90-minute session is a hands-on computer lab workshop using Library laptops. All participants must have an active Facebook account.
Computer Lecture/Demonstration Programs Tech Savvy Saturdays
How Computers Work: Parts, Functions, and What You Can Do to Maximize Effectiveness and Efficiency,
Connect with Friends and Family Using Skype ,
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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