South Park Township Library's
Computer Class Descriptions (in Alphabetical Order)

The South Park Library selects a handful of computer classes that are taught by our computer instructor, each month.
This page contains a description of each computer class that is currently taught.

All Classes are held in the Computer Area by the Glass Windows Unless Otherwise Noted!
All Classes are Free! Please Register at the Front Desk or Call: (412) 833-5585

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Advanced Computer Skills:

Class Description:
Learn some of the more advanced features within Windows 10 including the task manager, uninstalling programs, and using anti-virus programs.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are familiar with using computers or have taken either the Basic Computer Skills and/or Intermediate Computer Skills classes.

Advanced Internet:

Class Description:
This class is a continuation of what was discussed in the Introduction to the Internet class. This time we will be taking a closer look at how specific websites work including MapQuest and Monster.com.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are familiar with navigating the Internet or have taken the Introduction to the Internet class.

Advanced PowerPoint 2016:

Class Description:
Learn how to use custom animations, slide transitions, etc. in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that would like to know how to put "special effects" into a PowerPoint presentation.

Advanced Word 2016:

Class Description:
Learn how to add lists as well as how to use features such as Mail Merge, hyperlinks, and how to format your documents in Microsoft Word.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are familiar with the Word program and would like to know more.

Basic Computer Skills:

Class Description:
Learn the basic parts of a computer as well as a basic overview of the Windows 10 operating system.

Skill Level:

This class is our most basic computer class and is designed for people that are not familiar with computers.

Basics of E-Mail:

Class Description:
We will be going over the basics of e-mail. We will discuss how to set up an account, how to send and receive email, and how to attach files to an email message.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that would like to know how e-mail works.

Basics of Excel 2016:

Class Description:
Learn the basics of setting up a spreadsheet in Excel 2016.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are not familiar with the Excel program

Digital Picture Editing:

Class Description:
Learn how to save pictures to your computer. We will also examine how you can edit these pictures to make them look better.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that would like to know how to digitally edit pictures.

e-Books and e-Readers:

Class Description:

We will discuss how to electronically borrow E-Books from the library using an E-Reader device and the Overdrive program. Patrons, attending this class, are welcome to bring in their own E-Reader devices.

The maximum capacity for this class is seven people.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that have used computers and the Internet before. Experience with using an E-Reader device is helpful, but not a requirement.

How to Use the Hoopla Library Service:

Class Description:

We will discuss how our Hoopla library service works, which will allow patrons to download e-books, music and stream video content. The maximum capacity for this class is seven people.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that have used computers and the Internet before.

Intermediate Computer Skills:

Class Description:
We will be going over some of the portable parts of a computer and some additional features about Windows 10.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are familiar with computers or have taken the Basic Computer Skills class.

Introduction to the Internet:

Class Description:
Learn how to get connected to the Internet as well as how to search for things online.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are not familiar with the Internet and would like to know how to use it.

Introduction to PowerPoint 2016:

Class Description:
Learn the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that have not used PowerPoint before and would like to learn more about it.

Introduction to Publisher 2016:

Class Description:
Learn how to create a business card and other publications with Microsoft Publisher 2016.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that have not used Publisher before and would like to learn more about it.

Introduction to Word 2016:

Class Description:
Learn how to create documents in Microsoft Word 2016.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that are not familiar with the Word program..

Library's Website & Online Catalog:

Class Description:
Learn how to navigate the Library's Website and how to use our Online Catalog.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that would like to know how to search for things on the library's website and on the Online Catalog.

Online Shopping with e-Bay:

Class Description:
Learn how online shopping works. We will be focusing on eBay, but we will also discuss how Amazon.com works.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that would like to know how to buy and sell things with online shopping.

Social Networking (Facebook):

Class Description:
Learn what social networking is all about and how you can sign up for a Facebook account.

Skill Level:

This class is designed for people that would like to know more about social networking.

All Classes are held in the Computer Area by the Glass Windows Unless Otherwise Noted!
All Classes are Free! Please Register at the Front Desk or Call: (412) 833-5585
Click here to go back to the South Park Township Library Homepage!