The Adult Services and the Systems Departments continue offer an expanded series of classes for both Web novices and more experienced users. As more of our reference resources are offered online, helping the Bloomfield community learn how to use the resources available to them is an essential part of our mission.

Basic computer skills are necessary for all of these classes. The Adult Services staff can provide a list of local hands-on computer classes offered in the area. Registration is required for all Computer Lab programs.

You can practice basic computer skills with a Windows/Mouse User Tutorial on one of our many public computers.

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES AT THE LIBRARY

COMPUTER BASICS 1
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
June 4, June 5, July 2, July 3, August 6, August 7
Registration begins May 20; call Adult Services,
248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.

Beginning adult computer users learn the basics--
from how to use the mouse to how to click and scroll.

COMPUTER BASICS 2
Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
June 19, July 17, August 21
Registration begins May 27; call Adult Services,
248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.

Once you can use the mouse, click, and scroll, we'll
help you use the library's catalog, find a website, and
begin exploring the Web.

LEARN TO DOWNLOAD AUDIOBOOKS:
THEY'RE FREE AT BTPL!
Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
June 16, July 28
Registration begins May 27; call Adult Services,
248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.

Learn how to get full-length audiobooks on your
home PC with a high speed Internet connection.
Choose from hundreds of books to transfer to your
MP3 player (only certain titles will work with an
iPod). Participants should be comfortable using their
computer before attending this class.

eBAY - PART 1: BUYING
Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
July 9, August 6
Registration begins May 27; call Adult Services,
248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.

This class covers the basics of registering on eBay
and PayPal, finding items to buy, and bidding.

eBAY - PART 2: SELLING
Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
July 16, August 13
Registration begins May 27; call Adult Services,
248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.

This class covers the basics of listing items and making
sales on eBay. To participate fully in this class, you
must establish an eBay account before attending.

FIND IT ONLINE
Thursday, June 26, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, August 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Registration begins May 27; call Adult Services,
248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.

Discover BTPL's outstanding databases of full-text articles
and reference sources, and learn about the Adult
Services staff's favorite websites.

INTRODUCTION TO SCANNING
Tuesday, June 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, Noon - 2 p.m.
Registration begins May 27; call the Computer Help
desk, 248-642-5800, ext. 405 to register.

Systems staff share the ins and outs of scanning using
the new scanners available in the Computer Lab and
at each table in the Computer Center and Teen area.
Basic Windows XP skills are required.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
Thursday, June 12, 10 a.m. - Noon
Friday, August 15, 4 - 6 p.m.
Registration begins May 27; call the Computer Help
Desk, 248-642-5800, ext. 405 to register.

Discover the tricks of making Microsoft Word-now
on all of BTPL's public access computers-really work
for you. Systems staff share their know-how in handson,
how-to sessions.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
Monday, July 14, 3 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 10 a.m. - Noon
Registration begins May 27; call the Computer Help
Desk, 248-642-5800, ext. 405 to register.

Using a spreadsheet can organize your life-if you
know how to set it up. BTPL Systems staff will teach
you how.