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Computer Classes

Classes are held in the Computer Lab on the fourth floor. Most classes are a one and a half hour, hands-on class that meets for only one session. You may repeat a class if you want to improve your skills.

Class schedules: March | April | May

Register: in person at the 4th floor Reference Services Desk, by phone at 847-376-2841 or online.

Registration begins on the 15th of each month.

Special computer topics: If you are a more advanced Internet user, you might be interested in the following:

What's a Facebook, Anyway? Monday, April 12, 2010, 7-8:30 PM - take a one and a half hour tour of the world's most popular "social networking" site, Facebook. How to sign up, the good and bad of being on Facebook and how social networking can jazz up your social life, your career/business and also reconnect you with old friends. You must have a good understanding of the Internet/Web to appreciate this course. Register online.

Find other organizations that offer computer classes to people in the Des Plaines community.

Class Descriptions:

Basic Computer Skills

Does it seem like absolutely everybody but you is using a computer? Do you know a little about computers but have never used one? Or have you tried to use a computer but just got frustrated? Then the Basic Computer Skills class is for you. You will learn the handful of basic mouse and typing skills that are needed to use simple computer programs and perform tasks online. The class will be as much fun as it is informative.

Introduction to the Internet

Your first visit to the Internet is almost guaranteed to be confusing without some basic information. This introductory class will teach you essential Internet skills and provide you with enough knowledge to avoid some of the all-too-common Internet pitfalls. Walk in a novice; walk out a “Googler.”

Intermediate Internet Searching

Now that you know your way around the Net, it’s time to expand your searching know-how. We’ll show you some tips and tricks for smarter searching and a few useful web sites you may not know about.

Open Lab

Open Lab is an opportunity to work with a library staff member on a computer or Internet related task. Open Lab is not a class. It is a chance to get some extra help in an informal setting. No registration is required. Just drop in.


January 2010
Class Day/Date Time
Basic Computer Skills Monday, January 4
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Tuesday, January 5
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, January 6
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Thursday, January 7
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Monday, January 11
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, January 11
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Open Lab Tuesday, January 12
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, January 13
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, January 14
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, January 18
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, January 18
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Wednesday, January 20
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, January 21
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Monday, January 25
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Tuesday, January 26
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Open Lab Wednesday, January 27
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, January 28
1:30 - 3 P.M.

Register online.

February 2010
Class Day/Date Time
Basic Computer Skills Monday, February 1
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Tuesday, February 2
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, February 3
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Thursday, February 4
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Monday, February 8
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Open Lab Tuesday, February 9
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Open Lab Wednesday, February 10
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, February 11
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, February 15
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, February 17
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, February 18
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, February 22
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Monday, February 22
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Tuesday, February 23
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Open Lab Wednesday, February 24
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Wednesday, February 24
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, February 25
1:30 - 3 P.M.

Register online.

March 2010
Class Day/Date Time
Intermediate Internet Searching Monday, March 1
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Tuesday, March 2
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Thursday, March 4
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, March 8
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Open Lab Tuesday, March 9
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, March 10
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, March 10
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, March 11
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Open Lab Wednesday, March 17
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, March 18
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Tuesday, March 23
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, March 24
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, March 25
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Monday, March 29
1:30 - 3 P.M.

Register online.

April 2010
Class Day/Date Time
Basic Computer Skills Thursday, April 1
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Open Lab Tuesday, April 6
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, April 7
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Thursday, April 8
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Open Lab Monday, April 12
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Tuesday, April 13
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, April 14
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, April 15
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, April 19
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Open Lab Wednesday, April 21
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, April 21
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, April 22
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Wednesday, April 28
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, April 29
1:30 - 3 P.M.

Register online.

May 2010
Class Day/Date Time
Basic Computer Skills Tuesday, May 4
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, May 5
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills Thursday, May 6
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Open Lab Tuesday, May 11
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, May 12
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, May 12
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Thursday, May 13
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intro to the Internet Monday, May 17
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Intro to the Internet Wednesday, May 19
6:30 - 8 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Thursday, May 20
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Monday, May 24
10 - 11:30 A.M.
Open Lab Tuesday, May 25
1:30 - 3 P.M.
Intermediate Internet Searching Wednesday, May 26
6:30 - 8 P.M.
 
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