Computer Skill Building

Do you need to build your overall computer skills? Courses listed focus on beginner to intermediate computer proficiency.

  • Clip Art Basics

    Learn how to find and use images through Clip Art

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/3/2013
  • 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. 5/28/2013
    2. 6/4/2013
    3. 6/10/2013
    4. 6/11/2013
    5. 6/18/2013
    6. 6/25/2013
  • Creating a Basic Letter

    Learn how to create a letter using the computer.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/10/2013
  • Cut, Copy & Paste

    Learn how to highligh text, copy or cut it, then paste!

    Upcoming Dates

  • 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. 5/30/2013
    2. 6/27/2013
  • Downloading Kindle Books

    Find out how to download free Kindle Books from the North Carolina Digital Library. Bring along your Kindle and we will assist you!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/30/2013
    2. 6/10/2013
  • Email Basics

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

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/25/2013
  • Excel

    Learn how to create and use a spreadsheet for personal or business use.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/23/2013
    2. 6/25/2013
    3. 6/27/2013
  • Facebook Basics--Social Networking for Beginners

    Have you wondered what all the hype is over Facebook? Come to this workshop style class and see for yourself!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/30/2013
  • Freegal Basics

    Learn how your library card number can help you receive 3 free downloads per week from the Sony Music Catalog

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/25/2013
  • GED Online Resources Class

    Learn what online resources the library has to help you prep for the GED

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/11/2013
  • Groundbreaking Technology: eBooks & Kindles on Fire

    Nothing has changed the reading landscape like eBooks and the invention of the Kindle eReader. Come learn about the evolution of eReading and the rise of Amazon’s Kindle product. Downloading will be discussed but no special devices are necessary.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/24/2013
  • Internet Basics

    If you need help exploring the world wide web & figuring out how to get online this is the class for you!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/28/2013
  • 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
  • Keyboarding--Practice Lab

    Are you frustrated with your sluggish typing speed? Do you spend too much time searching for keys on the keyboard? Than come to class and be prepared to practice!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/24/2013
    2. 5/29/2013
    3. 5/31/2013
    4. 6/3/2013
    5. 6/5/2013
    6. 6/7/2013
    7. 6/10/2013
    8. 6/12/2013
    9. 6/14/2013
    10. 6/17/2013
    11. 6/19/2013
    12. 6/21/2013
    13. 6/24/2013
    14. 6/26/2013
    15. 6/28/2013
  • Language Learning Lab/Labratorio de aprendizaje

    Wanting to learn a new language? This is an open lab for participants to come and practice over 34 different languages using a new program, Mango languages. A computer coach will be available to orient you to the program and then you practice! You will also learn how you can use Mango for free from any connected computer. ¿Aprendiendo inglés? Venga al laboratorio de aprendizaje y descubra nuevas habilidades usando el nuevo WinstonNet- Mango (Nuevo programa de la computadora para aprender inglés).

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/27/2013
    2. 5/28/2013
    3. 5/29/2013
    4. 6/3/2013
    5. 6/4/2013
    6. 6/5/2013
    7. 6/10/2013
    8. 6/11/2013
    9. 6/12/2013
    10. 6/17/2013
    11. 6/18/2013
    12. 6/19/2013
    13. 6/24/2013
    14. 6/25/2013
    15. 6/26/2013
  • Linked-In

    This class will teach you the ins and outs of LinkedIn - an online resource where you can post a professional profile & resume to help you network with people in your field.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/30/2013
  • Open Computer Help Lab

    Do you need time to work on your computer and online skills on you own with a knowledgeable Computer Coach near by if you need help? Open Lab times are for the general public who may need additional support in using the computer, finding specific information, and/or using online tutoring programs.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/25/2013
    2. 6/4/2013
    3. 6/4/2013
    4. 6/8/2013
    5. 6/18/2013
    6. 6/18/2013
    7. 6/22/2013
  • PowerPoint

    Do you want to know how to create slideshows and exciting presentation materials? Use Microsoft PowerPoint and let your creativity WOW your audience!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/20/2013
  • Publisher

    Use Microsoft Publisher to create and publish newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and Web sites.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/24/2013
  • Quick Class: Living Social

    Learn how to get great deals on vacations, excursions and meals with this online resource.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/27/2013
  • Quick Class: Online Resource -- Global Road Warrior

    Traveling abroad? Learn how to use Global Road Warrior to understand the cultures and norms of you destination.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/23/2013
  • Quick Class: Yelp Demo

    Just in time for your summer vacation this Quick Class will show you the ropes for using Yelp.com and the Yelp Smart Phone App to help you discover the most popular places while you travel or right in your back yard.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/6/2013
  • Windows 7 & 8 Basics

    Learn the basics of Windows 7 & 8 in this one hour session.

    Upcoming Dates

  • WinstonNet Live.com Account Basics

    WinstonNet Live.com accounts give you free access to the latest package of Word, PowerPoint and Excel to use at home or on the road through the internet. This class will teach you how to setup and navigate a WinstonNet Live.com account.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 6/4/2013
  • Word Basics

    This class covers Microsoft's word processing application, Word.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 5/29/2013
    2. 6/13/2013