Fall 2016 Computer Classes at the Norristown Library

The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Computer Lab is excited to announce that registration has begun for its Fall 2016 season of classes.

Class times and descriptions are posted on our website: www.mc-npl.org/computer-lab/classes/schedule/

Our classes cover a diverse set of topics, including computer fundamentals, Microsoft Office, the Internet, and the Cloud. Our classes are "hands-on": Each student is seated at his or her own computer, where they follow along with the instructor, whose screen is projected at the front of the room.

Attention job seekers: More and more jobs these days require basic computer skills. Take our classes to become computer-proficient and land a better job!

Class difficulty ranges from absolute beginner to advanced. Our introductory Computer Basics course starts from the very beginning, assuming no prior computer experience. It covers how to use the mouse and keyboard, as well as how to navigate around the Windows operating system. Our more advanced courses, like Microsoft Excel and Google Drive, require our students to have basic computing skills.

Classes range in length from one to three sessions. Each session is 2 hours in length, of which 1½ hours is dedicated to teacher-led instruction. Most classes end with a practice exercise that students complete on their own, giving them a chance to reinforce the skills they just learned and ask the instructor additional questions.

We invite all interested persons to visit the Lab, where they can pick up the class schedule and interview with the instructors to determine which class would best suit their needs. Classes are taught using desktop computers equipped with the Windows 7 operating system and Microsoft Office 2010 software. Each class holds up to 12 students. All classes except Computer Basics require students to demonstrate basic computer literacy before registration. Registrations must be done in person in the Computer Lab. Each class costs $5-$15. Class fees must be paid at time of registration. All students must have a library card that is in good standing in order to attend class.

Our entire collection of lesson plans and class resources are available for free online at www.mc-npl.org/class-resources.

The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is located at 1001 Powell Street, Norristown. For more information, call the Computer Lab at (610) 278-5100 ext. 141.