Computer Classes at the Library

The Reference Department will be offering the following computer classes over the next few months. All classes take place either in the Meeting Room or the Small Meeting Room and usually last one hour. For more information or to register, call the Reference Department at 721-7171 ext. 20, or online at our Calendar of Events.

 

Editing and Managing Your Digital Photos – Feb. 8

Join Domenico Pino in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6:30—8:30 p.m. for a refresher Picasa workshop. If you attended Dom’s classes last year and would like a review, this class is for you. This workshop is open to all previous class attendees and also those who have experience using Picasa.

You will need: Basic computer skills (creating/locating folders and files, using email and Internet); one of the following operating systems – Windows 7, XP or Vista, or Intel-based Macs with OS X. Please bring your laptop and photos (on hard drive, flash or CD)

Ask at the Reference Desk for more information. Register by phone at 721-7171 x20 or online at www.winpublib.org.

Domenico Pino is a retired systems analyst and instructor with a passion for photography. He is a member of Boston Fashion Group, Boston Photography Center and Boston Portrait Photographers. His experience includes photography, design and training.

Setting Up a Free E-mail Account – By appointment

For help setting up a free Google Gmail account, call the Reference Department and we’ll contact you to arrange a time.

Computer Classes Offered by Nearby Organizations

A variety of in-depth and hands-on classes are offered by other organizations at the locations listed below. They are often offered on a semester or seasonal basis.

Arlington Community Education
Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA, Tel: 781-316-3568

The Career Place
Trade Center Park, 100 Sylvan Road, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, Tel: 781-932-5500, Toll free: 888-273-WORK, TTY: 781-932-5552

CCTV (Cambridge Community Television)
675 Mass Ave. (in Central Square), Cambridge, MA, Tel: (617) 661-6900
ffers: Some free classes. Classes in Spanish, French/Haitian Creole, Portuguese and classes for Seniors (free and open to all). In addition to classes there are drop-in lab times during which computers may be used for fee.

Charles River Public Internet Center
154 Moody St., Waltham, MA, Tel: (781) 891-9559
Offers: classes, tutorials, computer access and help using computers.

The Jenks Senior Center
109 Skilling Road, Winchester, MA, Tel: 781-721-7136

Lexington Community Education
Lexington Public Schools, 251 Waltham St., Lexington, MA, Tel: (781) 862-8043, website: www.ed2go.com/lexington.
Offers: Beginner classes on iMac computers. Discount rate for students over 65 years of age. Also self-paced online classes for those who have a basic familiarity with computer and Internet use. www.ed2go.com/lexington.

Middlesex Community College / Noncredit courses and career training
33 Kearney Sq., Lowell, MA [also in Bedford], Tel: 1-800-818-3434
Offers: Basic computer courses, keyboarding and more advanced courses.

Woburn Adult Evening School
Woburn High School, 88 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA, Tel: (781) 937-8222
Offers: Introductory as well as more advanced hands-on classes.

Winchester Recreation Department
263 Main Street, Winchester, MA, Tel: 781-721-7125

The Cambridge Center for Adult Education and The Boston Center for Adult Education and The YMCA of Greater Boston/International Learning Center (617) 536-7800 also offer classes.

"Book a Librarian"

“Book a Librarian” a new service offered by the library’s reference department offers 30 minute sessions with one of our librarians to help you make the most of our library’s resources. Do you need help getting started with research? Would you like to set up a free email account or just learn more about searching the web? Please contact the reference desk in person or by phone (781-721-7171 ext 20) or send an email to winill@minlib.net and put "Book a Librarian" in the subject line to set up an appointment.

Computer Tutorials

Using a mouse. Three excellent introductions from the Palm Beach County Library System. Do them in the order below:

Mousing Around

Mousercise

Practice games

To learn about navigating the Internet / World Wide Web, try Camden County Library's introduction:

Navigating the Web

If you would like to make the text larger as you read through these tutorials, ask a librarian to show you how. Or, follow these steps: hold down the <Ctrl> key and at the same time, hit the <+> key. Additional information about enlarging website pages and text.