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Hands-On Computer Workshops & Demonstrations

Registration Requirements  Which Workshop Should I Take?
Overview of Computer Workshops  Demonstrations

Which Workshop Should I Take?

Each workshop is a hands-on, stand-alone single session. Register for each topic you wish to attend.
See each workshop description for skill level & prerequisites.. 
For more advanced topics, please check with the local community college.

computer appointment icon  We also now offer Computer Help by Appointment. Click the link for details or to register for an appointment! Appointments on selected early evenings & selected Saturdays.

Registration Requirements

Registration & Deposits

  • Register in person at the Adult Services/Readers' Advisory Desk. Patrons may send a friend or family member to register them for workshops.
  • Workshop size is limited to 8 students.
    (Minimum 3) Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Deposit is $5.00 cash.
    No checks or debit/credit cards.
  • Deposits will be refunded when patron attends the scheduled workshop.
  • The refundable deposit must accompany registration for each workshop or lab session.
  • Patrons will receive a receipt in the form of a bookmark indicating the date & time of the workshop or lab.
  • All topics are not offered each month.

Cancellations & Refunds

  • Classes with less than 3 people registered will be cancelled, and deposits will be refunded.
  • If the patron fails to give 24 hours notice of a cancellation, the deposit is forfeited, and deposited into the library's income fund.
  • It is the responsibility of the patron to notify the library if they wish to cancel a registration.
Overview of Computer Workshops
Did you know... you can practice your mouse and keyboard skills anytime on the library computers! Reserve a computer, then click on the icon on the desktop to get your started. Ask staff for help if you need it.
If you have access to a computer with Internet access, you can use the same practice tools for free from home!
Visit http://www.lansing.lib.il.us/skills.html to access the practice tools.

word processing Word Processing
 Class Length: approx. 1.5-2 hours.

Learn how to create simple documents, edit and format text, correct spelling, adjust margins, save print and open files in Microsoft Word 2007. Participants must feel comfortable using a mouse or have taken Computer Basics.

Hands-on session. Limit 7.
$5 deposit and valid library card required. Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Class meets one time. Registration begins August 1, 2011 for these upcoming dates:
Saturday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m. Failed to meet minimum enrollment.
Monday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Canceled due to staff medical issue.

Skill level: Beginner with some computer experience.

Prerequisite: Mouse skills and comfortable with a computer.

Independent Workshops

If the above workshops do not fit your schedule, you could try visiting our:

computer Technology Guides to help you use our computer resources!

Lansing Public Library Podcast logo Audio Podcasts to help you use our computer resources!