Upcoming Wednesday Workshops
Spring 2008
Below is a schedule of upcoming free computer and Internet workshops offered by the Belvedere-Tiburon Library Reference Department. Some workshops will be hands-on using the Library's laptop computers. For these workshops, every attendee will have his or her own computer to practice with. Because of the limited number of computers available, advance registration will be required for hands-on workshops. Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign up, or stop by the desk any time during open hours. For repeat classes from previous months, preference will be given to patrons who have not taken the class before. The Library also offers free 1-on-1 Internet training by the Netsharks team of volunteer trainers. 

Wednesday, May 14
Blogging for Beginners
7:30pm Founders Room
A blog is "a frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links." Librarian Heather Lamb leads this hands-on introduction to creating a blog on popular hosting sites. Heather will help attendees create their very own blog on blogger.com. Attendees should have prior experience using a computer and Microsoft Word. Space is limited! Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up for this hands-on workshop.

Wednesday, May 21
Introduction to PowerPoint
Wednesday, May 21, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
Trainer Patty Hoyt will lead this hands-on introduction to the popular Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Patty will help attendees create and embellish their own practice presentations. Attendees should have prior experience using a computer. Space is limited! Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up for this hands-on workshop.

Wednesday, May 28
Creating a Free Email Account with Google's Gmail
Wednesday, May 28, 2-3:30pm in the Founders Room
Abbot Chambers recommends Google's Gmail as the best free email service for speed, ease of use, search features, and unobtrusive advertising. The class will begin with everyone creating their own free Gmail account and continue on to reading and writing email and tips and tricks for making the most of your Gmail account. Attendees should have prior experience using email and the Internet. Space is limited! Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up for this hands-on workshop.

Wednesday, June 4
Web 101
7:30pm in the Founders Room
This class will cover the basics of Web creation using the free Mozilla Firefox Composer Web-authoring software. Trainer Patty Hoyt will show you how Web pages are stored and accessed through the Internet, how to design basic Web styles, select font sizes and styles, create backgrounds, import images and other tricks. You will walk away from this with a step-by-step instructional hand-out so you can go home and get started making your very own Web page. Prerequisites: Prior experience with MSWord and Internet browsing. Space is limited! Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up for this hands-on workshop.

Friday, June 6
First Friday Drop-in Computer Lounge
*Senior Friendly*
10:30am-noon in the Founders Room
Feeling challenged because you don't know how to use a computer? Conquer your frustrations and join us for a non-threatening drop-in computer lab. We'll set up our laptop computers in the Founders Room, and a librarian will be there to help you get started and answer your questions.
" Improve your mouse skills by playing simple mouse-practice exercises.
" Learn to type with Mavis Beacon software.
" Exercise and challenge your brain with free online brain games: play sudoku, solitaire, chess, work a crossword puzzle, or learn a new game.
Call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 for more information about all our computer training.

Friday, June 11
Getting Started with iGoogle
7:30pm in the Founders Room
If you already Google, the next logical step is to gather your favorite Google searches in to your own personalized iGoogle page. Librarian Heather Anne Lamb will show you how to create your own iGoogle! page and how to include helpful content such as: your local weather, favorite news, comics, recipe of the day, stock prices, RSS feeds and more. Attendees should have an email account and prior experience using the internet. Space is limited! Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign up for this hands-on workshop.