Internet Lecture Schedule

Below is the schedule for our Internet lecture classes, including Beginning Computers, Beginning Internet, and Intermediate Internet, and our specialized classes.

Please call the hosting branch to sign up for the training class. Main Library lectures do not require reservations.

Computer classes en español are here. Creole classes are at the bottom of the current page.

Upcoming Classes

Advanced E-mail (Hands-on)

Mon, Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m. Jupiter Branch
Thu, Sept. 23, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch

Current e-mail users will learn advanced functions like creating an address or contact list, moving messages to a folder, and sending attachments. E-mail experience is necessary. Preregister.

Advanced Word Processing (Hands-on)

Fri, Sept. 17, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

Prerequisite: Intermediate Word Processing
Learn about inserting columns, borders and shading, word art, clip art, tables, and more.
(2 hr.) Preregister.

Basic Computer Keyboarding & Typing (Hands-on)

Wed, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Learn all about the keys on the computer keyboard and practice typing using online tutorials. (60 min.) Preregister.

Basic Windows (Hands-On)

Mon, Aug. 30, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch

Thu, Sept. 2, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 9, 16 & 23, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Tue, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 16, 9:00 a.m. West Boynton Branch
Thu, Sept. 16, 3:00 p.m. West Boca Branch
Wed, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. Belle Glade Branch

Learn the basics of moving around in the Windows environment and get practice using a mouse. (60 min.) Preregister.

Basic Word Processing (Hands-On)

Fri, Sept. 3, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch
Thu, Sept. 9 & 16, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Mon, Sept. 20, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Mon, Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m. Loula V. York Branch
Wed, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 23, 9:00 a.m. West Boynton Branch
Fri, Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Mon, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. Clarence E. Anthony Branch

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word to create school reports or résumés. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.

Beginning Computers (Hands-on)

Fri, Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. Belle Glade Branch
Mon, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Prerequisite: Mousing
Learn the basics about computers including hardware, software, files, and networks. (60 min.) Preregister.

Beginning Computers (Lecture)

Mon, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. Glades Road Branch
Wed, Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m. Wellington Branch

Learn the basics including hardware, software, files, networks, and associated devices. For beginners. (75 min.) Preregister.

Beginning Internet (Lecture)

Thu, Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

Learn the basics of using the Internet in this helpful beginners-only class. (90 min.) Preregister.

Browser Basics (Hands-on)

Wed, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Mon, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 23, 3:00 p.m. West Boca Branch
Thu. Sept. 30, 9:00 a.m. West Boynton Branch

Learn the basics of using the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Some computer experience is necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.

Buying a Computer (Lecture)

Fri, Sept. 24, 2:00 p.m. Tequesta Branch

We’ll provide you with a plan of action, break down the process into easy steps, and teach you the important terms and concepts you will run into along the way. Some computer experience is necessary. (2 hr.) Preregister.

E-Mail Basics (Hands-On)

Mon, Sept. 13, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Mon, Sept. 13, 6:00 p.m. Jupiter Branch
Thu, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Thu, Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Mon, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Thu, Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m. West Boca Branch

Learn how to use Yahoo (a free, web-based, e-mail program), how to send and receive mail, and how to create folders and an address book. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister.

E-Mail Basics (Lecture)

Mon, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. Clarence E. Anthony Branch

Learn how to use Yahoo (a free, web-based, e-mail program) to send and receive mail and create folders and an address book. For beginners. (75 min.) Preregister.

File Basics (Hands-on)

Thu, Sept. 2, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch
Tue, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch

Learn how create, name, move, and organize files and folders on your computer. (60 min.) Preregister.

Intermediate PowerPoint (Hands-on)

Thu, Sept. 23, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

Prerequisite: PowerPoint Basics
Expand on the basics to learn design themes, changing color themes, custom animation, automatic advancement, and adding sound. (2 hr.) Preregister.

Intermediate Word Processing (Hands-on)

Fri, Sept. 10, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

Prerequisite: Basic Word Processing
Students will learn line spacing, tabs, bullets and numbering lists, headers and footers, and more.
(2 hr.) Preregister.

Internet Basics (Hands-On)

Thu, Sept. 2, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Mon, Sept. 13, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Wed, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Mon, Sept. 27, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Wed, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Belle Glade Branch

Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn the basics for searching on the World Wide Web. Experience using a mouse required. (60 min.) Preregister.

Internet Tips & Tricks (Lecture)

Tue, Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. Main Library

Learn how to use different Web search tools and helpful tips and tricks for using your browser. Some computer knowledge is necessary. (2 hr.) Preregister.

Introduction to Publisher (Hands-on)

Mon, Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. Jupiter Branch

Prerequisite: Basic Word Processing
Discover how easy it is to use Microsoft Publisher to create birthday cards, business cards, calendars, and more! (2 hr.) Preregister.

Look It Up! (Lecture)

Sat, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch

Learn how to access valuable information for free through the library’s web site. Explore our exciting electronic databases and then use our new Web catalog to locate items, find book reviews, and renew your materials. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister.

Making Life Easier 2.0 (Lecture)

Tue, Sept. 14, 2:00 p.m. West Boynton Branch

Make life easier with Internet tools that enable you to generate to-do lists, save your favorite websites, and create your own movie and book wish lists – all online! (60 min.) Preregister.

Mastering the Computer Series (Hands-on)

Tue, Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

Mastering the Computer Series (Hands-on)
A series of four classes designed for the computer novice. Students must be able to attend all classes in the series:
9/07 - Part 1: The Mouse.
9/14 - Part 2: PC Basics.
9/21 - Part 3: Internet Explorer.
9/28 - Part 4: Saving Files/Review.
(2 hr.) Preregister.

Mousing (Hands-On)

Mon, Aug. 30, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch

Wed, Sept. 1, 8:30 a.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Wed, Sept. 1, 9:00 a.m. West Boynton Branch
Wed, Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 2, 3:00 p.m. West Boca Branch
Sat, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch
Wed, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. Belle Glade Branch
Mon, Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Mon, Sept. 27, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch

Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister.

PowerPoint Basics (Hands-On)

Thu, Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m. Jupiter Branch

Learn to compose slides and to add eye-catching effects to your presentations. (60 min.) Preregister.

Résumé Basics (Hands-on)

Tue, Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch

It’s Update Your Résumé Month! Learn to use Microsoft Word to create, modify, save, and upload your résumé. (60 min.) Preregister.

Search Tools (Hands-on)

Tue, Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. Wellington Branch

Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn how to use the Google search engine, web directories, and meta-search engines to find information on the Internet. (60 min.) Preregister.

Social Networking & Facebook (Hands-On)

Fri, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. Belle Glade Branch

An e-mail account is required for this class.
What is social networking? Learn how to keep in touch with friends using sites like Facebook. (60 min.) Preregister.

Classes in Creole

Entwodiksyon A Microsoft Access 2007 (Hands-on)
(Microsoft Access in Creole)

Lendi, 13 & 20 Septanm, 6:00 p.m. Okeechobee Blvd. Branch

Vini aprann konnen koman pou nou itilize lojisyel sa ke yo rele Microsoft Access-la. (90 min). Anrejistre alavans.

Traitement de Texte (Hands-On)

Sat, Aug. 28, 9:00 a.m. Main Library

(Word Processing in Creole)
Apran koman pou w itilize Microsoft Word, pou ekri, ouvri, femen, dokiman, let, resume, epi koman pou fe chanjman nan yon dokiman epi konsevation etc. (60 min.) Anregistre alavans.

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