Internet Lecture Schedule

Below is the schedule for our Internet lecture classes, including Beginning Computers, Beginning Internet, and Intermediate Internet, and our specialized classes.

Please call the hosting branch to sign up for the training class. Main Library lectures do not require reservations.

Computer classes en español are here. Creole classes are at the bottom of the current page.

Upcoming Classes

Access Basics (Hands-On)

Tue, Dec. 8, 10:00 a.m. Main Library

Learn how to use Microsoft Access to create a database for compiling and sorting data. Some computer experience is necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.

Basic Windows (Hands-On)

Tue, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Tue, Dec. 15, 10:00 a.m. Main Library

Learn the basics of moving around in the Windows environment and get practice using a mouse. (60 min.) Preregister.

Basic Word Processing (Hands-On)

Wed, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m. Wellington Branch
Mon, Dec. 14, 2:00 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Thu, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m. Main Library
Tue, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word to create school reports or résumés. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.

Beginning Computers (Hands-on)

Mon, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Prerequisite: Mousing
Learn the basics about computers including hardware, software, files, and networks. (60 min.) Preregister.

Beginning Computers (Lecture)

Tue, Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Mon, Dec. 7, 6:00 p.m. Greenacres Branch

Learn the basics about computers, including hardware, software, files, and networks. For beginners. (1½-2 hr.) Preregister.

Beginning Internet (Lecture)

Wed, Dec. 2, 2:00 p.m. Main Library
Mon, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. Wellington Branch
Tue, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Sat, Dec. 12, 10:00 a.m. Belle Glade Branch

Learn the basics of using the Internet in this helpful beginners-only lecture. (90 min.) Preregister.

Browser Basics (Hands-on)

Tue, Nov. 24, 10:00 a.m. Main Library

Tue, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Thu, Dec. 10, 10:00 a.m. Main Library
Tue, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Tue, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

This hands-on class will teach you how to use the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser program. Requires computer experience.Seating is limited. (60 min.) Preregister.

Buying a Computer (Lecture)

Fri, Dec. 11, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

This class will provide you with a plan of action, break down the process into easy steps, and teach you the important terms and concepts you will run into along the way. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.

E-Mail Basics (Hands-On)

Sat, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch

Mon, Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Thu, Dec. 17, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Thu, Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m. Main Library
Mon, Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

E-Mail Basics (Hands-on)
Learn how to use Yahoo (a free-web-based-email program), how to send and receive mail, and create folders and an address book. For beginners. (60 min.)

Excel Basics (Hands-on)

Thu, Dec. 3, 1:00 p.m. Main Library

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used to input and sort data. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet and make simple charts and graphs. (60 min.) Some computer experience is necessary. Preregister.

File Basics (Hands-on)

Mon, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Learn how to save and move files on the computer (participants may bring a disk or flash-drive for saving). Learn to attach files to e-mail messages (you don’t need an e-mail account to attend). (60 min.) Preregister.

Hot Technology Topics (Lecture)

Fri, Dec. 18, 2:00 p.m. Tequesta Branch

Keep up with the newest technology and Internet innovations. Learn about digital cameras, blogs, MP3 players, and more. (2 hr.) Preregister.

Internet Basics (Hands-On)

Thu, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Mon, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Learn more about the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Mouse experience required. (60 min.) Preregister.

Internet Tips & Tricks (Lecture)

Tue, Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Wed, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Main Library
Wed, Dec. 16, 6:00 p.m. Belle Glade Branch

Learn how to use different Web search tools and helpful tips and tricks for using your browser. Some computer knowledge is necessary. (2 hr.) Preregister.

Look It Up! (Hands-On)

Wed, Dec. 9, 6:00 p.m. Belle Glade Branch
Thu, Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m. West Boca Branch

Learn how to access your library account from home, renew materials, locate items, place books on hold, and find book reviews. Using library databases, learn how to access newspapers, magazines, books, reader’s advisory, and more. (60 min.) Preregister.

Mousing (Hands-On)

Tue, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Dec. 3, 11:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Sat, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Mon, Dec. 7, 5:00 p.m. Clarence E. Anthony Branch
Tue, Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Thu, Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m. Main Library
Mon, Dec. 14, 6:00 p.m. Loula V. York Branch

Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister.

PowerPoint Basics (Hands-On)

Thu, Dec. 10, 1:00 p.m. Main Library

Create a simple presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Some computer experience recommended. (60 min.) Preregister.

Résumé Basics (Hands-On)

Wed, Dec. 9, 1:00 p.m. Main Library

Learn tips for creating a better résumé with this class. Participants should have word processing experience. (60 min.) Preregister.

Résumé Basics (Lecture)

Sat, Nov. 28, 10:00 a.m. Belle Glade

Learn tips for creating a better résumé. Word processing experience required. (75 min.) Preregister

Search Tools (Hands-On)

Tue, Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn how to use a Web Directory, search engines, and a Meta-search engine, plus other specialized search tools. (60 min.) Preregister.

Social Networking & Facebook (Hands-On)

Tue, Dec. 15, 1:00 p.m. Main Library

An e-mail account is required for this class.
What is social networking? Learn how to keep in touch with friends using sites like Facebook. (60 min.) Preregister.

Workforce Wednesdays (Hands-on)

Wed, Dec. 2 & 9, 6:30 p.m. Main Library

Job searching and résumé tips offered in the Computer Lab for job seekers and small business start ups. Flash drive recommended. (2 hr. 45 min.) Preregister.

Classes in Creole

Elektronik Mesaj (Hands-On)

Mon, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. Main Library

(E-mail in Creole)
Aprann koman pou w itilize intenet la epi Yahoo pou w kapab voye e resevwa mesaj elektronik. (90 min.) Rezeve plas nou alavans.

Ki Sa Yon Odinate Ye?

Mon, Dec. 7, 6:00 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Mon, Dec. 14, 6:00 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch

(Beginning Computers in Creole)
Vini Apran-n konnen ki sa yon odinate, fichye, logisyel ye eksetera. Pou mounn ki fenk ap apran-n odinate. (90 min.) Rejistre alavans.

Traitement de Texte (Hands-On)

Mon, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. Main Library

Sat, Dec. 26, 9:00 a.m. Main Library

(Word Processing in Creole)
Apran koman pou w itilize Microsoft Word, pou ekri, ouvri, femen, dokiman, let, resume, epi koman pou fe chanjman nan yon dokiman epi konsevation etc. (60 min.) Anregistre alavans.

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