MIDLAND’S PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERING

COMPUTER CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS

October 5, 2007 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will offer several events during October and November relating to computer use.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Free hands-on classes will take place in the Conference Room C Computer Lab at the library. The lab is provided by the Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative.

Reservations may be made at the Reference Desk or by calling 989-837-3449. Class size is limited.

How to Use a Mouse & Introduction to Windows: Learn how to use a mouse and basic Microsoft Windows skills. No prerequisites. Reservations required.

· Tuesday, October 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

· Wednesday, October 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Basic Internet Searching: Travel the information highway with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Learn basic Internet navigation and simple search techniques using Google. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse. Reservations required.

· Thursday, October 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

· Monday, November 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

The Library Catalog for Beginners: Save time during your next library visit by learning the basics of how to use the online catalog. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse. Reservations required.

· Tuesday, October 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Downloadable Video to Go: Watch a demonstration in the Library Lounge on how to download free videos from home on a wide variety of topics (travel, health, food and how-to). No prerequisite. No reservation required.

· Wednesday, October 24, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Genealogy Open House: A librarian and genealogist will be available in the Conference Room C computer lab to answer your specific questions about online genealogy resources, such as Ancestry, Heritage Quest, and Genealogy Bank. No prerequisite. No reservation required.

· Thursday, November 1, 2-4 p.m.

For more information on these programs and events, contact the library at 989-837-3449.

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