Brighton District Library

Winter 2010 Computer Class Schedule

All classes are free, and most require pre-registration.
Registration starts 2 weeks before each class.
To register, call 810-229-6571, ext 227 after the library opens on the registration date.

Drop-in Computer Lab
Every Thursday from 3-5pm (Conference Room)

With the assistance of library staff, ask questions, learn exactly the computer skill you want to learn at the pace you want to learn it, or just practice! Drop in, no registration required.

Microsoft Word 2007 - Thursdays, February 18 and March 4 (2 part class); 10am - 12pm. Learn how to create letters, reports and announcements. You will learn how to enter and modify text, set margins, and check spelling. The second class will cover how to insert clipart and pictures, format text, set tabs, apply borders and shading, and insert headers and footers. Typing skills not required. Familiarity with the mouse and keyboard required. Personal laptops not allowed in class.
Class is currently FULL.

Scanning and Burning - Monday, March 8; 10am - 12pm. Learn how to scan images, do simple image editing, scan to Word and burn your files to a CD. This class will be taught as demonstration. Registration starts 2/22.

Fun with Flickr - Monday, March 22; 10am - 12pm. Discover how to share your digital photos online using Flickr.com. You will learn how to upload, organize, and share photos. Registration starts 3/08.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 - Wednesdays, March 24 and 31 (2 part class); 7 - 8:45pm. Learn how to create PowerPoint slides containing text and clipart, apply background designs, slide transitions, and timing options.The second class will cover how to apply custom animations, insert background music, and more advanced features. Basic computer experience required. Registration starts 3/10.

Touching the Guts: Computer Hardware - Thursday, April 1; 1 - 3pm. Get to know the inside of your computer. Find out what different components do, how to put your machine back together and do easy upgrades. Registration starts 3/18.

Social Networking for Beginners - Thursday, April 8; 1 - 3pm. Social networking sites are an easy and free way to stay in touch with friends and family. We will look at several popular social networking sites and discuss ways to stay safe online. Registration starts 3/25.

Intro to Photoshop Elements 4.0 - Wednesday April, 28; 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Learn how to perform basic editing and enhance your photos using Photoshop Elements. Class will include color enhancement, cropping, inserting text, framing, converting to grayscale, removing red eye and a few other useful tools available in Photoshop Elements. Basic computer experience required. Personal laptops not allowed in class. Registration starts 4/14.

Microsoft Excel 2007 - Thursdays, April 29 and May 13 (2 part class); 10am - 12pm. Learn how to create an Excel spreadsheet by entering text, numbers, and formulas, formatting the spreadsheet, and setting it up for printing. The second class will cover making bar charts, advanced formatting and calculations. Basic computer experience required. Personal laptops not allowed. Registration starts 4/15.