CALENDAR OF LIBRARY EVENTS

Clases Basicas de Mecanografia

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: South Omaha Library (402.444.4850) at Computer Lab

Ven y aprende como familiarizarte con el teclado y como aprender y como acomodar los dedos para poder escribir rapidamente.

Beginner Keyboarding: Part 3 of 4

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part three of four sessions. Tired of hunting the keyboard to type a letter or simple email? We'll start from the beginning and do exercises to assist you in learning to type correctly. Course taught by Metro Community College.

MyOPL Library Catalog

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (402.444.4846)

Customize your online OPL presence and learn time-saving searching tips and tricks. Make book lists for everyone to see (or keep private), comment on books you loved (or hated), and keep track of what you've already read.

Facebook for Organizations

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Curious about how to use Facebook for your business or organization? This class will discuss how to create pages, track statistics and more.

MCC Class: Emailing for Beginners

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Florence Branch (402.444.5299) at Computer Lab

Presented by Metro Community College, this free two-part course will cover how to create an email account and will instruct on how to send, receive, reply and forward emails. Attendees will also learn how to attach a file, forward a web address, and more. Security using email will also be discussed.

Beginner Keyboarding: Part 4 of 4

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part four of four sessions. Tired of hunting the keyboard to type a letter or simple email? We'll start from the beginning and do exercises to assist you in learning to type correctly. Course taught by Metro Community College.

Kindle eReader Workshop

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at Computer Lab

Learn how to use your Kindle to download books from Omaha Public Library. Limited space. Registration required.

MCC Class: Beginning Internet

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Florence Branch (402.444.5299) at Computer Lab

Presented by Metro Community College, this free two-part course will discuss the "anatomy" of the Internet. It will cover going directly to a website and searching for information. Also, you will explore search engines, refining searches, using history, creating favorites, removing cookies, and more. Printing, sending and saving will also be covered.

Microsoft Intermediate Word for Older Adults

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at PC Lab

Learn how to format pages in columns, use drop caps, insert pictures, and more.

Emailing for Beginners: Part 1 of 2

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part one of two sessions. This course taught by Metro Community College will teach you how to create an email account and how to send, receive, reply and forward emails. Also, learn about email security issues, and how to attach a file and forward a web address.

Emailing for Beginners: Part 2 of 2

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part two of two sessions. This course taught by Metro Community College will teach you how to create an email account and how to send, receive, reply and forward emails. Also, learn about email security issues, and how to attach a file and forward a web address.

MS Word Basics

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at Computer Lab

An introduction to terminology and how to create, format, and save a new document. Proficient mouse and keyboarding skills required. Limited space. Registration required.

Online Job Search

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Use the Internet to look and apply for jobs.

Internet Basics

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Learn how to search the Internet effectively.

Microsoft Word Basics

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Learn how to write, edit and save word processing documents.

Computer Basics

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Learn about the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer; how to open and close a program; use menus and toolbars; and save a file.

Check Out a Library Techie

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848)

Get help uploading a resume, downloading an eBook or free music, creating an email account, or almost anything else technology related – for free. Our techno-savvy staff is standing by every Thursday, 3-4pm. Registration preferred, but drop-ins welcome.

Email Basics

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Create a personal email account and learn to: compose, send and receive an email; and attach photos and files.

Email Basics

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (402.444.4846)

Create a personal email account, compose, send and receive an email, and attach photos and files.

Internet Search Tools

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Learn how to formulate search queries and evaluate results. Discover databases available through the Library and discuss Google tips and tricks.

Check Out a Library Techie

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848)

Get help uploading a resume, downloading an eBook or free music, creating an email account, or almost anything else technology related – for free. Our techno-savvy staff is standing by every Thursday, 3-4pm. Registration preferred, but drop-ins welcome.

Microsoft Word Basics

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at PC Lab

Learn how to write, edit and save word processing documents.

Computer Basics

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (402.444.4846)

Learn about the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer; how to open and close a program; use menus and toolbars; and save a file.

Email Basics

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Create a personal email account, compose, send and receive an email, and attach photos and files.