Library News Release

Release Date: 04/10/2012

The Seattle Public Library offers computer classes for beginners

The Seattle Public Library offers free beginning computer classes for people who have little or no experience with computers.

The classes are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, except where noted. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. Parking is available in the Central Library garage at the regular rates. Free parking is available at the branches. Class descriptions, times and locations are listed below. Locations vary each month. For more information call 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.

Computer Basics 1 - Learn how to use a computer keyboard and mouse.

• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 16 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 5 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636

Computer Basics 2 - Learn how to use basic features of the Windows software operating system. The session will cover using the toolbars, scroll bar and text boxes.

• 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, April 13 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 30 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 7 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

Computer Basics - This class incorporates the content of Computer Basics 1 and Computer Basics 2.

• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539

Email 1 - Get a free email account and learn basic email terms and how to read and send email.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711

Email Basics - Get a free email account and learn how to use it, including how to send email, send attachments and use the address book.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
• 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636

Internet Basics 1 - Learn about Web browsers and how to navigate a Web page.

• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 14 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

Internet Basics 2 - Learn how to use search engines, evaluate websites, and print from the Web.

• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 23 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

Internet Basics - This class incorporates the content of Internet Basics 1 and Internet Basics 2.

• 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
• 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636

Library Catalog Basics - Learn how to search the Library's catalog to find DVDs, CDs, books and other materials, and how to reserve and renew items.

• 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 17 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 5 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 19 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636

Microsoft Word - Learn how to create, edit, format, open, save and print documents using Microsoft Word 2007.

• 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Monday, April 30 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539

Ready to move beyond the basics? Classes about advanced computer topics and how to use electronic Library resources are also offered on a limited basis. These include classes about genealogy, magazine and newspaper databases, business databases, Web 2.0 and searching for jobs online. Upcoming class descriptions, times and locations are listed below.

Beginning Your Family History - Get an introduction to family history research and an overview of resources available for research in the Seattle area.

• 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

Downloading E-books & Audiobooks - Learn how to download e-books and audiobooks from the Library's website.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 26 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 23 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
• 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 30 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35^th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

Facebook - Learn more about how to use the Facebook to connect with friends, family and your community.

• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539

Genealogy Databases: Ancestry Library Edition - Learn how to use the electronic databases and Internet resources found on the Library's website to search for your ancestors.

• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4, 206-386-4636 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

Technology Drop-In Sessions - Library staff will be available to answer questions about the Library's catalog and downloading e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive, as well as using email and Microsoft Word.

• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
• 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539

Web 2.0 Basics - Learn about blogs, wikis, Facebook and more.

• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday June 11 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 (Registration is required; call the branch or visit in person to register.)

For more information contact:

Andra Addison, communications director
206-386-4103

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