These free classes will be held in the Friends Room at Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden. The library will provide laptop computers for use in the class but you are free to bring your own computer as well.
Registration is required as class size is limited. Register online, in person at the Library Information Desk, or by calling 203-287-2680.
Tuesday, February 11
1:00PM-2:30PM
Using the Photos App for iPhone/iPad
Learn the ins and outs of using Photos on your iPhone or iPad to create, edit, and share photo albums and videos.
Wednesday February 12,
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Excel
This course is designed to provide an overview on using Microsoft Excel 2013; topics covered include the interface, data entry, cell formatting and basic formulas.
No prior experience is needed with Excel, but basic computer skills are recommended.
The library will provide laptop computers for use in the class but you are free to bring your own computer as well.
Tuesday, February 18
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Introduction to Instagram
This class covers the basics of using Instagram, the social media platform that lets you share photos and follow your friends as well as celebrities like Tom Hanks.
Feel free to bring your own mobile device to follow along with the instructor.
Wednesday, February 19
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Tables and Pivot Tables
This course is designed to provide an overview on creating using Tables in Microsoft Excel 2013. You will learn how to create, format and use Excel tables.
It is strongly recommended that you have some prior experience with Excel’s basic features.
The library will provide laptop computers for use in the class but you are free to bring your own computer as well.
Tuesday, February 25
1:00PM-2:30PM
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Cookies, Spyware, Targeted Advertising. These are just some of the things that are prevalent in today’s digital world. Many companies and corporations have made a big business out of learning everything they can about you in order to sell your data to advertisers and politicians.
This course will go over actions you can take to increase privacy online and reduce the amount of information you give to Big Data.
The library will provide laptop computers for use in the class but you are free to bring your own computer as well.
Wednesday, February 26
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Formulas
This course is designed to provide an overview of formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel 2013; topics covered include the formula/function syntax, cell referencing, basic mathematical functions and a brief introduction to IF statements.
Prior experience with basic Excel features is strongly recommended, as is a good grasp of basic computer skills.
The library will provide laptop computers for use in the class but you are free to bring your own computer as well.