Computer Classes

Learn New Technology Skills

Whether you’re a new user or looking to learn advanced skills, the library offers free workshops on a variety of computer topics each month. Each class is a one-time workshop in our computer lab and open to everyone.

If you are a beginning computer user we suggest taking the “Computer Basics” class first. Individual practice after each class is highly recommended.

View class schedules online. Please call (603) 589-4611 or email Information@nashualibrary.org with any questions.

Class Descriptions

Craigslist for Beginners

Class Length: 1 Hour

Handout: Craigslist for Beginners

Class Description

Basic introduction to using the online classifieds website Craigslist. Includes creating a Craigslist account, how to list items for sale, how to find items to purchase, and tips for avoiding fraud and scams.

Computer Basics

Class Length: 1.5 Hours

Handout: Computer Basics

Class Description

Basic elements of Windows and the PC operating system. Includes:

- use a mouse/keyboard
- highlight, copy, and paste text
- common menus, toolbars, and shortcuts
- understand software and storage media

Genealogy

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Genealogy

Class Description

Introduction to two online databases: Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest; searching census, death, and family records; searching full-text books.

Google Basics: Google and Gmail

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Google Basics: Google and Gmail

Class Description

An introduction to the search engine Google and the email service Gmail. Covers:

- basic internet searching, and
- composing, sending, and organizing emails

Google Sheets – Introduction

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Google Sheets – Introduction

Class Description

Basic to intermediate functions of Google Sheets, Google’s spreadsheet and calculating program. Includes:

- screen and sheet elements
- copying and pasting
- using mathematical formulas and functions
- creating graphs and charts
Prerequisites: A Google Drive account and some experience using it.

Google Sheets – Advanced

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Google Sheets – Advanced

Class Description

Advanced Google Sheets skills not covered in the intro class, including:

- charts
- filtering data
- conditional formatting
- concatenating text and splitting text into columns
- adding comments and text boxes
- using logic-based functions
- creating pivot tables

Prerequisites: A Google Drive account and Introduction to Google Sheets or experience using Sheets, including creating formulas and basic charts.

This is an advanced computer class.

Getting Started with eBooks, featuring Libby

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Getting Started with eBooks, featuring Libby

Class Description

An introduction to downloading e-books and audiobooks using Libby. Libby is free with your Nashua Public Library card.

Includes:

- Identifying e-books and downloadable audiobooks in the library catalog

- Learning the difference between available materials

- Checking out and returning e-books and downloadable audiobooks

- Placing holds on e-books and downloadable audiobooks

Facebook for Beginners

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Facebook for Beginners

Class Description

Basic introduction to using Facebook. Includes creating an account; setting up a Facebook profile; “friending” people; posting content; controlling your privacy; using Messenger. We will create Facebook accounts for people with an interest in doing so and an email address.

Prerequisites: An email address and basic knowledge of using the Internet.

The Cloud for Beginners

Class Length: 2 hours

Handout: The Cloud for Beginners

Class Description

An introduction to the cloud and cloud storage services Google Drive. Covers:

- An introduction to cloud storage

- Common uses for cloud storage

- How to use Google Drive

Prerequisite: A Google account and some experience using it.

Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Class Description

Basic to intermediate functions of Excel, the spreadsheet and calculating program, including screen and worksheet elements; copying and pasting; using mathematical formulas and functions; and creating graphs and
charts.

Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Class Description

Skills not covered in the introductory class: filter and subtotal data; link and split text into columns; add comments and text boxes; and use logic-based functions, advanced charts, and conditional formatting.

Prerequisites: Excel class or experience outside of class, including creating formulas and basic charts. This is an advanced computer class.

Microsoft Powerpoint

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Microsoft Powerpoint

Class Description

Create a basic slide presentation: use design templates; add content, transitions and animations; save and print a presentation; view a presentation.
Prerequisite: Word class or experience using Word and/or Office.

Microsoft Word - Introduction

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Microsoft Word - Introduction

Class Description

Basic to intermediate word processing using Microsoft Word, such as how to use the ribbon, creating, saving, and printing documents, and creating tables.

Microsoft Word - Advanced

Class Length: 2 Hours

Handout: Microsoft Word - Advanced

Class Description

Advanced Word skills including creating a newsletter; inserting WordArt, pictures, clip art, symbols, hyperlinks, URLs, footnotes, and page breaks; finding and replacing; formatting tabs and columns; tracking changes
and inserting comments.

Prerequisite: Word Intro class or experience.