Free Computer Classes
at the Jefferson County Public Library
Computer Classes
JUNE 2017
Jefferson County Public Library
See inside for location codes.
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
Outlook:
Email & Contacts
10:30 AM (BL)
Stumped by
Technology?
1:30 PM (BL)
New to using computers? Need to brush up or learn computer skills to apply for a job? Curious about
social networking and shopping online? Want to know what all that software is for? Try our free classes!
Excel: Basics
12:30 PM (BL)
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Classes in a location of your choice. We have a collection of laptops, iPads, tablet computers, and an Internet hotspot that can be used
for classes in community centers, churches, senior residences, etc.
Word: Basics
10:30 AM (BL
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Practice Session
1:30 PM (BL)
Classes in other JCPL libraries. We have a collection of laptops, iPads, and Android tablet computers that can be used for classes in any
of the JCPL libraries.
Mobile Computer Classroom. The MCC has 8 laptop workstations with Internet access and an overhead display for the instructor’s
demonstrations. We can teach all of our classes in the vehicle. Any non-profit group (or group of 4 or more individuals) in Jefferson
County can arrange for classes in the MCC. The MCC is not wheelchair accessible and there is very limited floor space for walkers. Patrons
who require regular assistance from a caregiver may not be left unattended in the MCC during classes.
PowerPoint: Basics
5:30 PM (BL)
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Word:
Formatting
Beyond the Basics
12:30 PM (BL)
Legal Resources
Online
5:00 PM (GN)
Any of the library’s computer classes can be taught in any of the venues above.
Please check our monthly computer class calendar for descriptions and prerequisites for the classes at www.jeffcolibrary.org; go to
Events then Computer Classes. To register for classes in the libraries, telephone the library’s Call Center at 303-235-5275. To arrange
for Mobile Computer Class or other off-site classes, call 303-403-5381 or email: [email protected].
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Excel: Tables
& Advanced Filters
1:30 PM (BL)
Windows 10
5:30 PM (BL)
Practice
Session
9:30 AM (BL)
Facebook
1:30 PM (BL)
Android Basics
5:30 PM (BL)
Stumped by
Technology?
6:00 PM (AR)
Practice Session
5:30 PM (BL)
Personal
Security
Online
12:30 PM (BL)
Google Calendar
10:30 AM (BL)
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Powerpoint:
Basics10:30 AM (BL) Online: eBay &
Craigslist
Mastering the
Mouse 1:30 PM (BL) 10:30 AM (BL)
Intro to Computers
2:30 PM (BL)
Teens and children are welcome to attend classes as long as they have an adult working with them or can use the class software
successfully on their own.
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JobSearch
Online
9:30 AM (BL)
Windows 10
12:30 PM (BL)
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Check jeffcolibrary.org/events for Open Computer Lab dates and times.
Classes with fewer than four registered may be cancelled.
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Google Slides
10:30 AM (BL)
Skype
10:30 AM (BL)
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Excel: Formulas
& Functions
1:30 PM (BL)
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Google Sheets
1:30 PM (BL)
Finding Health
Information
Online 5:30 PM (BL)
Practice
Session
10:30 AM (BL)
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Excel: Basics
1:30 PM (BL)
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Intro to the
Internet
9:00 AM (BL)
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Email: Folders, 21 Google Cloud
Attachments &
(Google Drive)
More 9:30 AM (BL) 9:30 AM (BL)
Intro to Computers
5:30 PM (BL)
iPad Basics
2:00 PM (GN)
Excel: Pivot
Tables & Charts
5:30 PM (BL)
6:00 PM (AR)
Excel: Basics
9:00 AM (BL)
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Email: Basics
9:00 AM (BL)
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2:00 PM (BL)
Excel: Charts &
Graphs
5:30 PM (BL)
Stumped by
Technology?
11:00 AM (BL)
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eBooks & Other
Free Downloads
6:00 PM (EV)
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Excel: Tables
& Advanced Filters
Technology?
9:30 AM (BL)
11:00 AM (BL)
5:00 PM (BL)
Practice
Session
9:00 AM (BL)
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Mananging
Your Digital Photos
11:00 AM (BL)
eBooks & Other
Free Downloads
2:00 PM (LK)
Online Genealogy
2:00 PM (LK)
Advanced Coding Camp (for teens)
American Sign Language interpreters
upon request. Please contact us at least
one week in advance: 303-235-5275
or [email protected]
File Manage- 14
ment & Windows
Desktop
10:30 AM (BL)
iPad: Basics
1:30 PM (BL)
Editing Digital
Photos with Free
Web Sites
5:30 PM (BL)
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Front End Web Design (teens) 1:00 PM (BL)
Coding Camp (for tweens)
All patron education classes are free; registration is required.
Call 303.235.5275 to register. Most classes run 90 minutes to two hours.
See inside for class descriptions.
Email: Basics
11:00 AM (BL)
Google Docs
1:00 PM (EV)
Excel: Conditional
Formatting
1:30 PM (BL)
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Outlook
Calendar & Tasks
10:30 AM (BL)
10:30 AM (BL)
Word:
Reviewing &
Word: Basics
Collaborative
1:30 PM (BL)
Editing
Google Docs
1:30 PM (BL)
5:30 PM (BL)
Practice Session
5:30 PM (BL)
Mananging
Your Digital Photos
6:00 PM (WR)
Email Basics
1:00 PM (EV)
Computer equipment funded in part with a grant from the Institute of Museum
and Library Services, which administers the Library Services and Technology Act.
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Practice
Session
10:30 AM (BL)
Practice Session
5:30 PM (BL)
The library offers a wide assortment of classes in a variety of locations:
Computer Training Center at the Belmar Library. The CTC is a dedicated computer classroom. It has 13 computer workstations with large
monitors and a large computer projection screen at the front of the classroom.
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SAT
Getting the
Most Out of Your
Online Library
Intro to Computers 5:30 PM (BL)
6:00 PM (WR)
Excel: Macros
9:00 AM (BL)
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Computer Classes Descriptions & Locations
Email Basics
Keep up with your family and friends
Practice Session
through email. Learn basic email
Intended primarily for patrons who
functions such as composing and
wish to practice skills learned in library
sending emails, replying to individuals
computer classes, but all are welcome to and “to all,” and forwarding. Check the
attend to get help with other computer calendar for classes using Gmail and
issues. We cannot give repair or software those using Outlook. Prerequisites:
upgrade advice. Patrons are welcome to Mastery of the mouse and moderate
keyboard skills.
bring their own laptop computers.
Stumped by Technology?
Get help with ebooks and ereaders,
tablet computers, laptops, the Internet,
& Microsoft Office software. We can’t
troubleshoot hardware problems or help
with malfunctioning devices, but will
help with what runs on them!
Digital Literacy
Mastering the Mouse
Never touched a computer? This
class is for you. Practice clicking, doubleclicking, and dragging. Introduction to
drop down menus, checkboxes, radio
buttons, scrolling, and cut-and-paste.
Mastery of these skills is essential for
all other computer classes.
Computer Basics
Decided it’s time to learn something
about computers? This class will show
you how to use a mouse and keyboard,
the parts of the computer, and the
basics of navigating in Microsoft
Windows. This will prepare you for our
Internet, email, and Microsoft Office
classes. Prerequisite: Mastering the
Mouse is helpful, but not required.
Internet Basics
Learn to use a web browser, to access
websites, and find information on
the Internet. Prerequisites: Mastery
of the mouse and some keyboarding
experience.
Online Searching
Learn search techniques beyond just
“Googling,” and explore other online
sources (the “deep” or “invisible” web &
databases) to find the information you
really need. Prerequisites: Mastery of the
mouse, moderate keyboard skills, and
prior experience using the Internet.
Email: Attachments, Folders,
Distribution Lists & More
Get your email messages under control
by organizing them in folders. Practice
opening attachments and adding them
to your own messages. Learn how to add
people to your contacts lists and create
groups to make sending messages more
efficient. Learn to create signature blocks
and to forward email. Prerequisite:
Mastery of basic email functions.
Google Calendar
Learn to use online calendars to organize
your schedule with multiple calendars,
events, appointments, and reminders.
Prerequisites: Mastery of the mouse and
keyboard, your own Google or Outlook
account or equivalent.
File Management and the
Windows Desktop
Do you have hundreds (thousands?) of
files on your computer and too many
things on your computer desktop? Do
you have to spend time searching for
files before you can start doing any work?
This class will show you how to get
things organized on your computer:
creating a filing system for your
documents and putting your most
used apps where you can quickly get
to them. Prerequisites: Mastery of basic
computer skills (mouse, keyboard).
Windows
Learn the basics of different versions of
Windows (separate classes for each): the
Start Screen/Menu, Charms, File Explorer,
keyboard shortcuts, displaying multiple
applications, customizing the desktop,
etc. Prerequisites: Mastery of basic
computer skills (mouse, keyboard).
Tablet Computer Basics
Explore your iPad or Galaxy (Android)
with us: physical features, the multi-touch
screen, the home screen, and some of
the most frequently used apps, such as
the camera, notes, Internet browsers,
mail and reminders. Separate classes for
iPad and Android tablets. Bring your own
tablet or use ours.
Microsoft Office Products
Word: Basics
Learn and practice the fundamentals
of creating text documents: entering,
editing, formatting, and moving text;
opening and saving document files.
Prerequisite: Mastery of basic computer
skills.
Word: Special Topics
Classes devoted to advanced formatting,
tables, graphics, and collaborative
editing. Prerequisite: Mastery of features
covered in Word Basics.
Excel: Basics
Learn and practice the fundamentals
of setting up and using spreadsheets:
entering, editing, and formatting data,
and creating, editing, and using basic
mathematical functions and formulas.
Prerequisite: Mastery of basic computer
skills.
Excel: Special Topics
Classes devoted to conditional
formatting, charts graphs and tables,
formulas and functions, macros, and
pivot tables. Prerequisite: Mastery of
features covered in Excel Basics.
PowerPoint: Basics
Learn and practice the fundamentals
of creating a slideshow: using text
and pictures to create, edit, and save
a presentation. Prerequisites: Mastery
of basic computer skills; some word
processing experience is helpful.
Publisher Basics
Learn and practice the fundamentals
of creating a publication: combining
text and graphics to create a newsletter,
brochure, calendar, etc. Prerequisites:
Mastery of basic computer skills,
moderate word processing skills.
Outlook: Email and Calendars
Learn to use Outlook to manage your
email and use its calendar to keep track
of appointments, meetings, events, etc.
Prerequisites: Some familiarity with
basic email functions.
Information Resources
Check the calendar for classes on
finding information on specific topics:
health, law, genealogy, government
resources, etc. We also offer a class
on getting the most out of what the
library offers: ebooks, downloadable
videos, borrowing materials from all
over the country, reliable authoritative
information resources, free passes
to museums and parks, delivery of
books and videos to the homebound,
free meeting rooms, and so on.
Prerequisites: Mastery of basic
computer skills (mouse, keyboard, basic
Windows commands and functions);
some Internet experience is helpful.
And More . . .
eBooks and Other Free
Downloadables from the Library
Learn how to locate and download or
stream free ebooks, magazines, music
and video from the library to your
ereader, tablet or other device. If you
want to try downloading during the
class, bring your device, its cables, &
your library card number.
Prerequisites: A JCPL library card!
Locations
Practice & Prep
AR: Arvada Library
7525 W. 57th Ave.
Arvada, CO 80002
BL: Belmar Library
555 S. Allison Pkwy.
Lakewood, CO 80226
CL: Columbine Library
7706 W. Bowles Ave.
Littleton, CO 80123
CF: Conifer Library
Conifer High School, 10441 Hwy. 73
Conifer, CO 80433
ED: Edgewater Library
5843 W. 25th Ave.
Edgewater, CO 80214
Using the Cloud
What is "the cloud" and how do you use
it? Learn just what the cloud is, how to
create accounts, and how to use it to
store (upload) and edit (download and
edit) documents and other files. Separate
classes on Google Drive (Google Docs,
Sheets, and Slides), OneDrive (Microsoft's
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Online) and
iCloud. Prerequisites: Some familiarity
with file management, Windows
commands, and the Internet.
Social Networking/Media
We offer an overview of social
networking apps (Social Networking
Basics) as well as separate classes on
specific social networking apps such as
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Skype.
Prerequisites: Experience using the
Internet and your own email account.
Personal Security Online
Learn to keep your personal information
secure, be safe when shopping online,
and avoid common security pitfalls on
the Internet. Prerequisites: Mastery of
basic computer skills; Internet experience
helpful.
Job Hunting Online
Learn how to find job openings online.
Look at resources for creating (and
getting feedback on) resumes. Get online
coaching on interviewing. Prerequisites: Buying & Selling Online: eBay
Mastery of the mouse and keyboard and and Craigslist
Do you have things you don’t need, but
prior experience using the Internet.
that are much too nice to give or throw
Managing Your Digital Photographs
away? Are you trying to buy something
Learn to organize your pictures on your
you can’t find or that is too expensive
computer, store them online, and email
in stores? Learn to buy and sell all types
them. Bring your camera, memory card,
of things from the comfort of your
and cables. If you have a laptop, bring
own home (or library). Prerequisites:
that too! Prerequisites: Experience using Experience using the Internet and an
the Internet required; some knowledge
email account.
of Windows is helpful.
Editing Digital Photos with
Free Web Sites
Learn how to remove “red eye,” sharpen
and crop photos, use frames and other
techniques to get the best photo prints
possible. Also, techniques for making
“photo art.” Prerequisites: Experience
using the Internet.
EV: Evergreen Library
5000 Hwy. 73 (at Buffalo Park Rd.)
Evergreen, CO 80439
GN: Golden Library
1019 10th St., Golden, CO 80401
LK: Lakewood Library
10200 W. 20th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
SL: Standley Lake Library
8485 Kipling St.
Arvada, CO 80005
WR: Wheat Ridge Library
5475 W. 32nd Ave. (32nd & Chase)
Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
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