Posts tagged with "Computer and Internet"
Beginners’ Internet
Posted by daccurso on 05/25/12
Learn to use a Web browser to surf the Web and get useful and fun information online. For A.H. cardholders only.
Date and time: Friday, June 1, 9:30–11 a.m.
Location: Training Center
Beef Up Your Business Website with Location-Based Listings
Posted by daccurso on 11/07/11
According to research conducted by Mobile Marketing, one half of all local searches are performed on mobile devices. Location-based applications rely on listings, much like the yellow pages of a bygone era. Make sure your business is within easy online reach anywhere. Computer Consultant Dawne Tortorella will share the benefits of online listings and how to tie these services to your business website, social media and advertising.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 15, 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Business Center
Classes for All Aspects of Your Life
Posted by daccurso on 08/26/11
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced computer user, the library’s new slate of computer classes is designed to enhance the skills you need in all aspects of your life. Learn the basics of buying a computer, get introduced to Twitter, find reliable consumer information and much more. Classes held in the Training Center are limited to AHML cardholders. Those in the Hendrickson Room and Business Center are open to all.
See a complete schedule of classes. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Computer and Internet Classes
Posted by ahml1245 on 09/21/10
A new series of free computer and Internet classes has started at the Library. Check out the events calendar on our website for details about classes. You can register online or at the Reception Desk on the second level, 847-392-0100.
A new series of free computer and Internet classes has started at the Library. Check out the events calendar on our website for details about classes. You can register online or at the Reception Desk on the second level, 847-392-0100. Call, look online or pick up a Click brochure at the Library for more details and prerequisite information for the computer classes. Classes coming soon: Finding People Now and Then - September 27 Genealogy on the Internet - September 28 How to Download Audiobooks and eBooks - September 30 How to Write Book Reviews - October 2 Learn to Use Value Line Research Center - October 2Cool Tool Day
Posted by daccurso on 10/05/11
Learn about the latest technology tools and how they can enhance your life. Representatives from the library, the Apple Store, and Best Buy will be available to give you a hands-on demonstration of tablets, smartphones, digital SLRs, eReaders and more. Enter the raffle to win a $100 Best Buy gift card.
Date and time: Sunday, October 16, noon–4 p.m.
Location: Welcome Desk
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Digital Music - Best Websites and Apps
Posted by lmulford on 01/22/13
Curious about digital music sites such as Pandora and Spotify? Come and learn about the best websites and apps for finding and listening to online music.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 6, 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: Training Center
Register: A. H. Cardholders only
eBooks for Your Smartphone and Tablet
Posted by lmulford on 12/11/12
Learn all about borrowing and reading library eBooks on Apple and Android devices at this Tech Skills class.
Date and Time: Monday, December 17, 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: Lindsey Room.
Register A.H. card required
eReader Extravaganza
Posted by lmulford on 01/07/13
Did you get a new eReader over the holidays? Find out how to use your new device with the library's eBooks collection. Learn the capabilities of the Nook, Kindle, iPad, or other tablets and how to use them with the library's downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.
Date and Time: Saturday, January 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Training Center
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Free Computer and Internet Classes
Posted by daccurso on 12/20/10
Check out our free computer and Internet classes at the Library. You can register online or at the Reception Desk on the second level, 847-392-0100. Call the Library or look online for more details and prerequisite information for the computer classes. Here are the classes coming up in January that still have openings:
Saturday, January 8, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, January 11, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, January 17, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 19, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 22, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 25, 9:30 a.m.
Free Computer and Internet Classes
Posted by daccurso on 03/17/11
Upgrade your computer skills and learn more about using the Internet at this series of free classes. Register in advance for:
Internet 101: Foundations
Tuesday, March 22, 9:30–11 a.m. / Training Center
If you are interested in using the Internet and you are proficient with a computer mouse, this moderate-paced class gets you going in the right direction. You'll learn to use a Web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer - to surf the Web and to get informative, useful and fun information online. Check in at the Welcome Desk at least ten minutes before the class is scheduled to start.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Internet 102: The Next Step
Monday, March 28, 7:30–9 p.m. / Training Center
This fast-paced class is for those who have learned the basics of using the Internet and would like to sharpen their skills for finding information online. You'll use several popular search engines such as Google to find websites that suit your interests. Prerequisites: You must be able to use the mouse and have some previous experience using the Web in order to attend this class. If you haven’t used a mouse before, or you need to refresh your computer mouse skills, please sign up for Beginning Mouse Skills. If you haven’t used the Web before, or you are not sure how to use a browser to view web pages, follow links and fill in online forms, please sign up for Basic Internet Skills.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Genealogy on the Internet
Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m. / Hendrickson Room South
AHML’s Local History/Genealogy Librarian will introduce genealogy websites and address issues concerning Internet sources. This presentation will highlight search strategies to help with your genealogy research. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will follow.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Introduction to Email
Tuesday, March 22, Training Center
Make a half-hour appointment to set up and learn more about email, including Yahoo! mail and Gmail. Staff will help you set up an account and take you through the basics. Or, if you already have an account, they can help you manage your account, send attachments and assist you with limiting spam mail. (Unfortunately, we cannot help with MS Outlook since it is only supported on personal computers and not library computers.)
