PR: More than 80 free computer classes

Visit a Pierce County Library this August through September to learn everything you need to know about computers. Learn the basics about using a computer, downloading audiobooks and e-books, communicating via e-mail, navigating the Net and creating a website. Get started using Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint or find answers to questions during drop-in help. Discover Library e-sources for job searchers, small business owners, investors and antique collectors.

The classes are part of Pierce County Library System’s services to help people find and get jobs, as well as start and retain small businesses during the economic downturn.

The Library will offer classes at Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E.; Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave.; Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W.; Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E.; Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W; Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S.; South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E.; Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E.; Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave.; and University Place Pierce County Library as well as the Bonney Lake Senior Center, 19304 Bonney Lake Blvd.

Register for classes at a Pierce County Library.

Computers for Beginners

• Lakewood Library, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Buckley Library, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Sumner Library, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• South Hill Library, Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Summit Library, Thursday, Sept. 9, 5:45 – 7 p.m.
• Graham Library, Monday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon
• Bonney Lake Senior Center, Monday, Sept. 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
• Graham Library, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• University Place Library, Saturday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Computer Lab: Basics and E-Mail

• Graham Library, Monday, Aug. 2, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Computer Lab: Excel and Word

• Graham Library, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Computer Lab: Resumes

• Graham Library, Monday, Aug. 9, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
• Graham Library, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Create Your Own Website

• South Hill Library, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Downloading Audiobooks

• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Drop-In Help

• Buckley Library, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Buckley Library, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2 – 4 p.m.

E-Books and E-Readers

• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Tuesday, Sept 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

E-Mail for Beginners

• Buckley Library, Thursday, Aug. 12, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, 6300 Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Thursday, Aug. 26, 9 – 9:55 a.m.
• South Hill Library, Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2 – 4 p.m.

Excel 2007 for Beginners

• Graham Library, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Friday, Aug. 20, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 9 – 9:55 a.m.
• South Hill Library, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• Lakewood Library, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Friday, Sept. 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Excel 2007 II

• Sumner Library, Thursday, Aug. 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Investing: Morningstar Investment Research Center

• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – noon

Investing: Value Line

• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – noon

Job Search Resources

• Sumner Library, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Buckley Library, Thursday, Sept. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Job Search Tips

• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Buckley Library, Thursday, Sept. 16, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Job Search Tips and E-Mail Help

• Bonney Lake Library, Saturday, Sept. 18, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Marketing Databases

• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2 – 4 p.m.

Navigating the Net: Internet for Beginners

• Lakewood Library, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
• University Place Library, Friday, Aug. 6, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Thursday, Aug. 19, 9 – 9:55 a.m.
• South Hill Library, Saturday, Aug. 21, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Thursday, Sept. 30, 9 – 9:55 a.m.

PowerPoint 2007 for Beginners

• Lakewood Library, Friday, Aug. 27, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Bonney Lake Library, Monday, Sept. 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Pricing Your Collectibles

• Lakewood Library, Monday, Aug. 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

Publisher 2007 for Beginners

• Lakewood Library, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Resume 101

• Graham Library, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Buckley Library, Thursday, Sept. 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Gig Harbor Library, Tuesday, Sept 14, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Graham Library, Monday, Sept. 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Word 2007 for Beginners

• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Graham Library, Monday, Aug. 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
• Buckley Library, Thursday, Aug. 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Lakewood Library, Thursday, Aug. 26, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Lakewood Library, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Summit Library, Thursday, Sept. 16, 5:45 – 7 p.m.
• South Hill Library, Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Lakewood Library, Monday, Sept. 20, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Graham Library, Monday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. – noon
• Graham Library, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Parkland/Spanaway Library, Thursday, Sept. 23, 9 – 9:55 a.m.

Word 2007 II

• Sumner Library, Thursday, Aug. 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Sumner Library, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Be Sociable, Share!

•