Tech Classes

Privacy and Security for Social Media Apps

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30 pm

Learn about the main options for privacy and security settings on social media, as well as parental controls.

Learn what is available on various social media apps like Instagram and TikTok.

Google Docs for Beginners

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:30 am

This hands-on class introduces Google Docs. Learn to create documents, share, save, download, upload, print, and more.

Edit, Share, and Organize Your Photos

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:00 pm

You've taken all the great photos, now what do you do with them? Learn tips and tricks for uploading your pictures, making them look great, and letting others see them.

Start Using Google Drive and Cloud Storage

Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:30 pm

Learn how to use the popular cloud-based file storage option connected to your Google account. Navigate the interface and learn to organize, sync, and locate files.

Access, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Plus, learn how to share files and access things through the mobile app.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills required. Google account preferred.

Reading Newspapers and Magazines Online

Monday, December 16, 2024, 3:00 pm

Did you know that with your library card, you have free access to many online magazines and newspapers?

Learn the basics of these online tools, from the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times to Rolling Stone and Bon Appetit! For Skokie cardholders.

Understanding and Using Facebook Marketplace

Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 4:00 pm

Learn how to navigate this online platform for buying and selling items within your community.

This class will cover basic functions, safety tips, and how to get involved in the online marketplace.

Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners

Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:30 am

Learn how to use PowerPoint 2021 to tell your story in a presentation.

This hands-on class is an introduction to the essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint 2021: tabs, layouts, themes, background, bullets, animations, and more.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills required. 

All About Apple Watches

Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:30 pm

Learn how to use your Apple Watch. Explore different built-in apps, understand the notification center, and learn about the sleep tracker.

Bring your own Apple watch or come to learn the basics before buying one.

How to Use WhatsApp

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:30 pm

WhatsApp can help you stay connected with friends and family. Learn the basics of messaging, making voice and video calls, sharing photos and files, and managing group chats.

Bring your own device.

Job Seekers: Navigating Job Search Websites

Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5:30 pm

Where are the best places to look for jobs? This class will present many of the basic job searching websites and look at navigation, best practices, and how to find the right job for you.

We'll discuss Indeed, USA Jobs, Idealist, and Ziprecruiter, and have plenty of time for questions.

Computer Basics: Navigating the Internet

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:30 am

This class will teach the basics of getting online, including choices of internet browsers, basic search functions, and website conventions.

Bring your own laptop or use a library device. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Using PhotoPea: Free Photo Editing Software

Monday, January 20, 2025, 10:30 am

In this introductory class, explore the basics of PhotoPea, a free online photo editor. This web-based software lets you edit photos; apply effects, filters, and text; and crop or resize pictures.

Bring your own device, or use a library laptop. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Video Editing with Canva

Monday, January 27, 2025, 5:30 pm

A free online tool, Canva has many functions. Learn how to create and edit video clips up to 30 minutes long.

We'll go over Canva's user-friendly tools and features to help you design personal projects, content for social media, and more. Bring your own device or use a library Windows laptop.

Job Seekers: Create a Resume in Microsoft Word

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:30 pm

We'll create a simple resume and cover letter using Microsoft Word and review best practices for formatting, saving, and submitting.

Additional job search resources will be available. This workshop is for people who are already familiar with word-processing basics. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

Getting Started with Google Drive and Cloud Storage

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1:30 pm

Learn how to use the popular cloud-based file storage option connected to your Google account.

Navigate the interface and learn how to organize, sync, and locate files. Access, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more in Google's one-stop shop. Plus, learn how to share files and access things through the mobile app.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills required, Google account preferred. Bring your own laptop or use a library device.

Microsoft Excel 2021 for Beginners

Monday, February 10, 2025, 11:00 am

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Excel 2021: tabs, rows, columns, functions, formulas, and more.

Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. We'll have plenty of time for questions. 

Presenting with Google Slides

Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:30 am

Similar to Microsoft's PowerPoint, Google Slides is a free online application that lets you make and format presentations.

This hands-on class introduces Google Slides, focusing on how to use different layouts, themes, backgrounds, and transitions, as well as how to save, download, upload, and print.

Microsoft Word 2021 for Beginners

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 11:00 am

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Word 2021: tabs, saving and printing, downloading templates, clip art, bullets, and more.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills are needed.