Computer Classes in October
Check out the library’s computer classes in October!
Spotting Scams!
October 7th at 2pm
Learning Lab, 2nd Floor OR Virtual
October is Cybersecurity awareness month, and this week we will be talking about spotting scams. What are scammers looking for? Learn about the clues you can look for to avoid falling into the traps scammers set!
In this workshop you’ll learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information.
Please register to attend in-person or virtually.
Microsoft PowerPoint Series
Mondays at 6:30, October 13th – November 10th
Learning Lab, 2nd Floor OR Virtual
Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point is a high demand skill in the job market. This series will take you from getting started to creating polished presentations!
This class meets on Mondays 6:30-7:30pm for four weeks:
- 10/13 Week 1 – slide basics, themes, transitions
- 10/20 Week 2 – pictures, shapes, arranging objects
- 10/27 Week 3 – animations, video content, tables, charts, SmartArt
- No class on 11/03
- 11/10 Week 4 – slide master view, action buttons, recording your presentation
This is a hybrid class with an option to participate virtually or in-person.
If you are interesting in learning about PowerPoint, but are unable to attend all of the classes or have questions about the classes, please reach out to librarian Emily at 845-628-2009 ext 152 or ewierzbowski@mahopaclibrary.org.
Microsoft Word Series
Thursdays at 10am, October 16th – October 30th
Learning Lab, 2nd Floor OR Virtual
Proficiency in Microsoft Word is a high demand skill in the job market. This series will take you from getting started to creating polished documents!
This class will meet on Thursdays for three weeks:
- 10/16 Week 1: Working With Text
- 10/23 Week 2: Images and Objects
- 10/30 Week 3: Tables and Charts
This series is hybrid. Please register to attend in-person or virtually.
You can bring your own laptop to class or use one of the Learning Lab laptops to practice.
If you are interested in learning about Word, but are unable to attend all of the classes or have questions about the classes, please reach out out to librarian Emily at 845-628-2009 ext 152 or ewierzbowski@mahopaclibrary.org.
Making Passwords Easy with Password Managers
October 21st at 2pm
Learning Lab, 2nd Floor OR Virtual
October is Cybersecurity awareness month, and this week we will be talking about password managers. Password managers are digital vaults that can help you keep your passwords organized, up to date, and on hand when needed. Password managers can also help you generate new unique passwords!
Please register to attend in-person or virtually.