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February - May

The Daniel Boone Regional Library offers the following free computer classes to adults and teens. You must register for classes (except for the walk-in "Q & A" classes).

Callaway County Public Library (573) 642-7261
Columbia Public Library (573) 443-3161
Southern Boone County Public Library (573) 657-7378

 

Basic Mac Skills

This class will guide you through the basics of Mac OS X. We will talk about the essentials of using your Mac, including Apple's integrated software for e-mail, Internet, music, photos, etc., and how to customize your computer to your own particular needs. There will also be time to answer your questions.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Thursday, February 7 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, January 22
Thursday, April 3 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 25
Thursday, May 8 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

Basic Mac Skills

This class will guide you through the basics of Mac OS X. We will talk about the essentials of using your Mac, including Apple's integrated software for e-mail, Internet, music, photos, etc., and how to customize your computer to your own particular needs. There will also be time to answer your questions.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Monday, March 10 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 26

Drop-in Internet & Computer Help

Need to learn how to fill out an online job application? Set up an e-mail account? Find something on the web? Use the library's web site? Bring your questions to this weekly drop-in session, and we will help. You can also use this time for self-guided study with our interactive tutorials.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Tuesdays Noon-1:30 p.m. No registration

How to Set Up and Use Free E-mail

You don't need to have Internet access at home to have an e-mail account. The library offers free access to the web. You just need to sign up with one of the many free commercial e-mail services. We will teach you how to set up an account or learn how to use the one you already have.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Wednesday, February 20 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22
Wednesday, April 9 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25

Internet Basics

Feeling lost on the web? We will get back to the basics of the Internet: how to navigate the web using a browser and perform simple searches to find the information you are seeking.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Tuesday, February 19 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22
Tuesday, March 18 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 26
Tuesday, April 22 2-3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25
Tuesday, May 6 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

Self-Guided Computer Tutorials

Learn at your own pace with these self-guided tutorials on the Windows operating system. An instructor will be present to get you started and to answer questions. If you're brand new to computers, start with the Mouse Tutorial. Or, pick from these lessons: Basic Skills, Computer Basics, Files and Folders, Exploring the Web, Outlook Express Basics, Basic or Intermediate Word Processing, Basic or Intermediate Spreadsheets, Basic or Intermediate Presentations or What's New in Windows Vista. Please bring headphones (the kind that work with a portable audio device) or purchase a set for $1.50.

Callaway County Public Library

Morning Sessions  9:30-11:30 a.m.
March 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, 25
April 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 29
May 1, 6, 15, 20, 22

Evening Sessions  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, May 7, 21

Columbia Public Library, Training Center

Morning Sessions  9:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, March 13, April 10, May 15

Afternoon Sessions  1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24, May 8, 15, 22
Wednesdays, March 19, April 16, May 14

Evening Sessions  6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11
Wednesdays, March 19, 26, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21

Spam, Scams and Spyware, Oh My!

Viruses are not the only danger on the Internet. Learn how to avoid scams and hoaxes that could be harmful to your bank account or phone bill and how to avoid or minimize spam. Discover what spyware is and how it can affect your computer. Learn the best practices for having a safe Internet experience.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Wednesday, April 23 2-3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25

The Online Library

The library provides free access to a variety of high-quality Internet databases that cardholders can use for study, in-depth research or practical help. In this hands-on class, learn how to use online auto repair manuals, legal forms, genealogy databases, full-text encyclopedias, archives of newspapers and magazines, plus much more.

Columbia Public Library Training Center
    Registration begins
Wednesday, February 27 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22
Wednesday, March 12 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 26
Wednesday, April 9 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25