Classes for Seniors

Are you interested in learning how to use a computer with other older adults? Classes are scheduled at a variety of library locations with focus on learning styles for people over the age of 50.

  • Computer ABCs

    When you sit in front of a computer, do you feel nervous and jittery inside? Do you want to know a little about how a computer works? Do you need practice using a mouse-the computer device, not the animal? Computer ABC's is the class for you!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/21/2013
    2. 5/28/2013
    3. 6/4/2013
    4. 6/10/2013
    5. 6/11/2013
    6. 6/18/2013
    7. 6/25/2013
  • Downloading eBooks & Audiobooks--Open Help Lab

    Join us in downloading ebooks and audiobooks from the North Carolina Digital Library. Bring your devices, cables, and laptop. Library staff will help you troubleshoot difficulties you may be having. This class is geared toward one-on-one or small group assistance, and we ask that you register here online or call the location to let us know you're coming.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/21/2013
    2. 5/21/2013
    3. 5/21/2013
    4. 5/30/2013
    5. 6/27/2013
  • Email Basics

    Learn how to set up an email account, send and receive messages, send attachments and more!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/25/2013
  • Improving Your Health Literacy--Finding Reliable Health Information Online

    There is a multitude of health information online. Some of the information is reliable and up to date; some is not. How can you tell the good from the bac? This course will help you find reliable health information online and use it to enhance your health!

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  • Intro to Genealogy--Online

    Use the Library's Ancestry.com and other exciting databases to explore your roots, investigate family ties or just learn a little bit more about your heritage. All classes will cover Ancestry, African American Heritage, Heritage Quest and Family Search.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/12/2013
  • Senior Computer ABC's - Beginner

    Are you a senior who wants to know how to work with a computer? Learn basic computer skills in this class.

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  • Senior Computer ABC's -- More Advanced

    Are you a senior that has a grasp on computer basics but wants to go just a little further? This is the class for you!

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  • Senior Health, Finding Reliable Health Information Online

    This course will help seniors to find reliable health information online and to use that information to improvie their health. This course is geared toward users with little or no computer skills.

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  • Shepherd's Center - Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

    This course is designed for older adults (50+) who want to learn more about Internet usage and email programs. Participants are expected to practice between sessions.

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  • Shepherd's Center - Beginner

    The course is designed for adults 50+ who have little or no computer experience. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and practice assigned skills between classes.

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  • Shepherd's Center - Getting More Advanced

    This course is designed for older adults (50+) who want to learn more about advanced features of their computer, such as security and appearance. Participants must have access to a personal computer or a computer at home for this course. This class used to be called "Advanced."

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/11/2013
  • Shepherd's Center Beginners Microsoft Word

    This course is designed for older adults (50+) who want to learn more about using word processing to complete letters and other documents. Participants are expected to practice between sessions.

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  • Shepherd's Center Email

    This course is designed for adults over the age of 50 who want to learn how to effectively use email.

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  • Shepherd's Center--Microsoft Excel

    Start exploring spreadsheets in this class using Microsoft Excel.

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  • Urban League Open Help Lab (50+)

    Do you need help on the computer to send email or look up information? Drop in. Senior Computer Coaches are here to assitst you! No registration required.

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  • Weight Loss & Using the Internet for Your Health

    Do you have losing weight as one of your New Year's Resolutions? Focused on using the online free resource, mypyramid.gov, this workshop will guide you through the steps to independently create healthy meal plans, record and analyze your current diet and record steps for your weight loss. Whether this is your 1st step towards becoming a healthier you or not, join us in this empowering class!

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