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COMPUTER CLASSES
Senior Starts Series | Class Descriptions | One-On-One Sessions | Practice

Classes are free and open to all Williamson County Public Library card-holders in good standing.

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Class participants must know how to:

  • Use a keyboard and mouse
  • Open and close a program
  • Find and use menus and scroll bars

How to register:
  • Register online, call (615) 595-1243, or stop by the Reference Desk

May Classes:
  • Registration begins Tuesday, May 1 at 9:00am
  • Classes run from 3:00-5:00pm unless otherwise noted
  • Register online, call, or stop by the Reference Desk
May 8 (Tuesday) Introduction to Microsoft Excel I
May 15 (Tuesday) Introduction to Microsoft Excel II
May 22 (Tuesday) Introduction to the Internet
May 31 (Thursday) Introduction to Facebook Timeline

Return to top of page.June Classes:
  • Registration begins Friday, June 1 at 9:00am
  • Classes run from 3:00-5:00pm unless otherwise noted
  • Register online, call, or stop by the Reference Desk
June 12 (Tuesday) Introduction to Microsoft Word I
June 19 (Tuesday) Introduction to Microsoft Word II
June 26 (Tuesday) Introduction to the Computer
June 29 (Friday) Introduction to Twitter


Return to top of page.Computer Class Descriptions:

Introduction to the Computer: Learn the basics of using your computer to surf the Internet in a fun class! This class is for persons with limited experience and use of computers. Participants will learn the basic components of the computer and the Windows operating system.

Introduction to the Internet: Confused about getting started on the Information Highway? Tangled in the World Wide Web? Learn about the Internet and take the first step into cyberspace @ your library! Participants will learn about and gain a basic understanding of:the function and structure of the Internet and the World Wide Web, search engines and strategies, Internet terminology, hyperlinks and how they make the web possible, ways to connect to the Internet, simple searching, and how to locate interesting and useful websites. *Prerequisites:"Introduction to the Computer" or the equivalent skills.

Introduction to Online Searching: How to search the Internet and World Wide Web using search tools, browsers, and other tips for getting the best search results possible. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Computer or equivalent skills*

Introduction to Microsoft Word I: This class is for people with limited experience using word processing software. Participants will learn the basic MS Word tools, how to type a paper or letter using Word, how to save documents to a disc, basic formatting commands including setting margins, selecting and modifying text, cutting and pasting text, and how to open and save documents. Participants will also learn multiple ways of completing particular tasks using MS Word. This is not a typing or keyboarding class. *Prerequisites: "Introduction to the Computer" or the equivalent skills.

Introduction to Microsoft Word II: This class is for people with some experience using word processing software. Participants will learn how to insert clip art, create lists, make columns, format paragraphs and draw tables. This is not a typing or keyboarding class. *Prerequisites: "Introduction to the Computer" or the equivalent skills.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel I: This class will show participants how to recognize and create a basic spreadsheet; basic formatting (alignment, numbers, font style and size); sorting your spreadsheet; printing and saving your work. *Prerequisites: "Introduction to the Computer" or equivalent skills; experience with Microsoft Word is preferred.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel II: This class is for participants with some experience with basic spreadsheets. This class will show participants how to use basic equations and formulas as well as cell references. *Prerequisites: "Introduction to the Computer" or equivalent skills; "Introduction to MS Excel" or equivalent skills; experience with Microsoft Word is preferred.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: This class will show participants how to create a PowerPoint slide show, how to change the slide background and colors and how to add clip art and sounds to their presentations.*Prerequisites: "Introduction to the Computer" or equivalent skills, experience with Microsoft Word is preferred.

Introduction to Twitter: Learn about Twitter, its components, and how to create and manage your own account. Step-by-step account creation included in this class. If you want a Twitter account, this class will be beneficial to you.

Introduction to Facebook Timeline:This class covers creating an individual profile, using the new Timeline layout, networking, privacy settings, creating an avatar, navigation, applications & status updates.

Introduction to Facebook Pages: Did you know that the average Facebook user connects to 80 community pages, groups and events? One of those connections could be you, your business or organization. A Facebook 'fan' page can be a wonderful way to market and communicate with your target audience. Come learn how to set up a page, some basic tips and fun ways to use Facebook to promote yourself, your business or organization in this free class. Participants will need a Facebook profile if they want to set up a fan page in the class.

Introduction to Digital Photography: What's the difference between film & digital? How to get pictures from the camera to the computer & editing pictures using Picnik.com free online services.

Introduction to Yahoo! Email: Introduction to email – featuring Yahoo! Learn how to create and manage a Yahoo! email account. You must either have or want to get a Yahoo Email account for this class to be useful to you. **For assistance with other email service providers, please call to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

My Library Account: Learn how to make better use of your library account: how to reserve books, search for books, how to keep a list of books you've read, and receive email notifications about new books.


Return to top of page.Instruction: One-On-One Sessions

Sessions may be scheduled by appointment with a member of the Reference staff.

  • call or stop by the Reference desk to schedule a 30 minute session
  • computer assistance customized to answer a specific question
  • limited to patrons with a valid library card

Ideal for learning how to:

  • create an email account
  • manage your library account
  • use electronic library resources
  • formatting Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations

Call the Reference Department at (615) 595-1243 for more information or to schedule a session.


Return to top of page.Practice:

We recommend practicing computer basics before attending a class.

Mousing Web Sites :

Hands on Computer Literacy Web Sites:

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101

Note: If the Spanish text does not immediately appear or if your receive an page error, click on the "Refresh" button located in the horizontal toolbar at the top of your screen.

Basic Computer and Windows Terminology:

Jan's Working with Windows Glossary is an alphabetically arranged list of computer terms and phrases. If you don't see the word or phrase that you are looking for, use your browser's "Find" command to search for it within this glossary.

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