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Free Computer & Internet Classes
Classes are either Lecture (informational only) or Hands-on (using a computer).
Some hands-on classes are also available in Basic, Intermediate or Advanced levels.
eBook classes vary from branch to branch and from device to device – call for more information.
Call the location of your choice early to preregister – classes fill up fast!
Access - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn how to use Microsoft Access to create a database
for compiling and sorting data. Some computer
experience is necessary. (60 min.)
Main Library
Wed, Jul 13, 1:00 pm
Android - Basic (Hands-on)
Prerequisites: Your own fully charged Samsung Galaxy
or other Android tablet, along with your Google ID and
password.
Learn basic Android commands so that you can reserve
and download books, music and videos anytime and
anywhere! For beginners. (60-90 min.)
Wellington Branch
Thu, Jul 21, 2:00 pm
Browsers - Basic (Hands-on)
A browser is the name for the software used to access
the Internet. Learn the basics of using the Microsoft
Internet Explorer browser. Some computer experience
is necessary. (60 min.-2 hr.)
Lantana Road Branch
Tue, Jul 12, 10:00 am
Greenacres Branch
Wed, Jul 13, 10:00 am
Gardens Branch
Wed, Jul 13, 10:30 am
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Tue, Jul 19, 8:30 am
Jupiter Branch
Fri, Jul 22, 9:30 am
Computer Keyboard & Typing - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn the basics about the keys on the computer
keyboard and practice typing using online tutorials.
(60 min.)
Main Library
Tue, Jul 05, 10:00 am
Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Jul 07, 2:00 pm
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Jul 28, 10:00 am
Computers - Basic (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Mousing.
Learn the basics about computers including hardware,
software, files and networks. (60 min.-2 hr.)
Belle Glade Branch
Sat, Jul 09, 10:30 am
CreationStation Demonstration - Lecture
Learn about the CreationStation digital media
lab. Library staff will demonstrate one way that
CreationStation can be used to create multimedia
projects. You'll also find out how you can share your
work on the CreationStation website. Space is limited.
(30 min.)
Main Library
Thu, Jul 07, 3:00 pm Preregister. (Adobe Illustrator)
Jueves, 14 de julio, 10:00 am (Scanner en Español)
Thu, Jul 14, 3:00 pm
(Make Music With GarageBand)
Thu, Jul 21, 3:00 pm
(Video Effects With After Effects)
Thu, Jul 28, 3:00 pm
(Drawing Tablet & Manga Studio)
eBooks (Hands-on)
Learn about the Library's eBook service, how to get
eBooks, and what is needed to transfer an eBook to a
reader. Bring your device (see what the various Branches
are offering below) and your account information for
assistance. (30 min.-2 hr.)
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Thu, Jul 14, 2:00 pm
Greenacres Branch
Mon, Jul 18, 2:30 pm (Nook, iPad, Android)
Mon, Jul 25, 2:30 pm (Kindle)
Belle Glade Branch
Thu, Jul 28, 2:00 pm
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Elektronik Mesaj (Hands-on)
(Email, in Creole)
Aprann koman pou w itilize intenet la epi Yahoo pou
w kapab voye e resevwa mesaj elektronik. (90 min.)
Anregistre alavans.
Lantana Road Branch
Samdi, 30 Jiyé, 10:30 am
Email - Advanced (Hands-on)
Current email users will learn advanced functions like
creating an address or contact list, moving messages to
a folder, and sending attachments. Contact your Branch
for class specifics. Email experience is necessary. (60
min.-2 hr.)
Jupiter Branch
Fri, Jul 08, 9:30 am
Wellington Branch
Wed, Jul 20, 2:00 pm
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Tue, Jul 26, 10:15 am
Greenacres Branch
Fri, Jul 29, 10:00 am
Email - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn how to use free, Web-based, email programs, such
as Yahoo!, Gmail or Hotmail. Contact your Branch for
class specifics. Some computer experience is necessary.
(60 min.-2 hr.)
Main Library
Wed, Jul 06, 9:30 am
Wellington Branch
Wed, Jul 06, 2:00 pm
Jupiter Branch
Thu, Jul 07, 9:30 am
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Jul 07, 10:00 am
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Tue, Jul 12, 10:15 am
Greenacres Branch
Wed, Jul 27, 10:00 am
Entwodiksyon a Entenet (Hands-on)
(Internet - Basic, in Creole)
Cheche konnen koman pou fè rechech sou Entènèt
browsers. Ou pa bezwen konnen odinate deja pou kapab
paticipe. (60 min.) Anregistre alavans.
Lantana Road Branch
Samdi, 02 Jiyé, 10:30 am
Entwodiksyon a Microsoft Word (Hands-on)
(Word Processing, in Creole)
Excel - Intermediate (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Excel - Basic.
Review the skills learned in Excel - Basic, and add
formatting, advanced formulas and more. (2 hr.)
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Mon, Jul 18, 2:15 pm
Files - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn how to create, name, move and organize files and
folders on your computer. (60 min.-2 hr.)
Lantana Road Branch
Mon, Jul 18, 10:00 am
Gardens Branch
Wed, Jul 20, 10:30 am
Hot Technology Topics (Lecture)
An overview of the latest technologies including digital
cameras, MP3 players, Voice over Internet Protocol,
blogs, social networking, wikis and more. (2 hr.)
Jupiter Branch
Wed, Jul 27, 2:30 pm
Image Editing - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn how to edit and manage photographs. Upload
and edit images, add elements and text, and then save
the modified images. This workshop requires some
experience with computers. (90 min.)Preregister.
Main Library
Tue, Jul 12, 10:00 am
Internet - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn how to use a Web Directory, search engines and
other specialized search tools. (60-90 min.)
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, Jul 07, 2:00 pm
iPad - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn the basic features of your iPad like how to use the
onscreen keyboard, browse the Internet for information,
go directly to websites, close apps, and connect to Wi-Fi.
Bring your own fully charged iPad. You will also need
to know your Apple ID and password. For beginners.
(60-90 min.)
Jupiter Branch
Wed, Jul 06, 9:30 am
Wellington Branch
Mon, Jul 11, 2:00 pm
West Boynton Branch
Thu, Jul 14, 9:00 am
Gardens Branch
Tue, Jul 26, 10:30 am
Apran koman pou w itilize Microsoft Word, pou ekri,
ouvri, femen, dokiman, let, resume, epi koman pou fe
chanjman nan yon dokiman epi konsevation etc. (60
min.) Anregistre alavans.
iPad - Excel (Hands-on)
Excel - Basic (Hands-on)
Jupiter Branch
Mon, Jul 11, 3:30 pm
West Boynton Branch
Jedi, 07 Jiyé, 5:30 pm
Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet and make
simple charts and graphs. Some computer experience
is necessary. (60 min.)
Main Library
Wed, Jul 06, 1:00 pm
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Mon, Jul 11, 2:15 pm
West Boynton Branch
Thu, Jul 21, 9:00 am
Lantana Road Branch
Mon, Jul 25, 10:00 am
Gardens Branch
Wed, Jul 27, 10:30 am
Excel - Básico (Hands-on)
(Excel - Basic, in Spanish)
Aprenda a crear una hoja de cálculo (“spreadsheet”)
y hacer tablas y gráficos básicos. Es necesario traer
algún nivel de experiencia en usar las computadoras.
(60 min.) Se requiere registrarse.
Main Library
Miércoles, 27 de julio, 2:00 pm
Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced iPad skills.
Using the free Microsoft Excel app, students will
learn how to navigate around a spreadsheet, use basic
formulas including adding, subtracting, formatting
skills and more. Participants must bring their own
iPads with the app downloaded prior to class. (60 min.)
iPad, Part 1: Photography Intermediate (Lecture)
Prerequisite: Solid iPad skills.
This class will focus on using the camera app; learn
how to manually adjust the focus and exposure, how
to use AF/AE (auto focus and automatic exposure),
what HDR is and how to use it, and more. (60-90 min.)
Jupiter Branch
Mon, Jul 18, 3:30 pm
Tequesta Branch
Fri, Jul 29, 2:00 pm
iPad, Part 2 - Basic (Lecture)
Prerequisite: iPad, Part 1 - Basic.
Learn more about the iPad. In this lecture, we’ll cover
apps and the Safari web browser. For beginners.
(60-90 min.)
Jupiter Branch
Wed, Jul 13, 9:30 am
iPad, Part 3: Beyond the Basics - Basic (Lecture)
Prerequisite: iPad, Part 1 & 2 - Basic.
Once you have mastered the basics of using your iPad,
learn about some lesser known, but equally important
apps. In this class we’ll learn about other pre-installed
apps like: Notes, Calendar, Map, Clock, and learn some
fun iPad tips. (60-90 min.)
Publisher en Español (Hands-on)
(Publisher, in Spanish)
Word Processing - Advanced (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Word Processing - Intermediate.
Jupiter Branch
Wed, Jul 20, 9:30 am
Aprenderá como usar el programa de Microsoft
Publisher para crear publicaciones para su uso personal o profesional. (2 hr.) Se requiere registrarse.
Main Library
Jueves, 07 de julio, 1:00 pm
Greenacres Branch
Miércoles, 20 de julio, 2:30 pm
Mousing - Basic (Hands-on)
Search Tools (Hands-on)
Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For
beginners. (60 min.)
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Tue, Jul 05, 8:30 am
Lantana Road Branch
Tue, Jul 05, 10:00 am
Greenacres Branch
Thu, Jul 07, 10:00 am
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Mon, Jul 11, 9:30 am or 11:00 am
Photoshop Elements - Basic (Hands-on)
Discover how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to
edit images. You'll learn about Photoshop layers, how
to resize and retouch photos, and how to add special
effects to your images. (60 min.)
Main Library
Tue, Jul 19, 10:00 am
Photoshop Elements - Intermediate (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements - Basic.
Learn more in-depth techniques with Adobe Photoshop
Elements such as making and refining selections,
working with layers to create composite images,
applying effects, simulating reflections, creating a
slideshow, and applying watermarks in order to secure
your images. (60 min.)
Main Library
Tue, Jul 26, 10:00 am
PowerPoint - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn to compose slides and add eye-catching effects
to your presentations. (60 min.)
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Mon, Jul 11, 2:00 pm
Jupiter Branch
Tue, Jul 12, 9:30 am
Main Library
Wed, Jul 13, 9:30 am
Prerequisite: Internet - Beginning.
Learn how to use search engines, web directories
and meta-search engines to find information on the
Internet. (60 min.)
Greenacres Branch
Thu, Jul 21, 10:00 am
Windows - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn the basics of moving around in the Windows
environment and practice using a mouse. (60 min.)
Lantana Road Branch
Mon, Jul 11, 10:00 am
Windows 10 - Basic (Lecture)
Jupiter Branch
Thu, Jul 28, 2:30 pm
Word Processing - Basic (Hands-on)
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word to create
and edit documents. Some computer experience is
necessary. (60 min.-2 hr.)
Jupiter Branch
Thu, Jul 14, 9:30 am
Lantana Road Branch
Tue, Jul 19, 10:00 am
Main Library
Tue, Jul 19, 1:00 pm
Wellington Branch
Wed, Jul 27, 6:30 pm
Word Processing - Intermediate (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Word Processing - Basic.
Designed for prospective and current Windows 10
users. Learn about the Windows 10 expanded start
menu, the Microsoft Edge browser, the new Windows
Store and the Cortana digital assistant. There will also
be instructions on how to upgrade from earlier operating
systems. (60 min.-2 hr.)
Jupiter Branch
Fri, Jul 01, 9:30 am
Mon, Jul 25, 3:30 pm
West Boynton Branch
Thu, Jul 07, 9:00 am
Gardens Branch
Thu, Jul 28, 10:30 am
Continue exploring the more advanced features of Word
to create professional looking documents. Contact your
Branch for class specifics. (60 min.-2 hr.)
Build on the basics to learn more features to customize
documents. Contact your Branch for class specifics.
(60 min.-2 hr.)
Main Library
Wed, Jul 13, 2:30 pm
Jupiter Branch
Thu, Jul 21, 9:30 am
Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Jul 21, 10:00 am
West Boynton Branch
Thu, Jul 28, 9:00 am
Download free songs
PowerPoint en Español (Hands-on)
(PowerPoint, in Spanish)
Programa para presentaciones. (90 min.-2 hr.) Se
requiere registrarse.
Greenacres Branch
Miércoles, 06 de julio, 2:30 pm
https://pbclibrary.freegalmusic.com
Library Hours
Main Library
3650 Summit Boulevard, WPB 33406
Acreage Branch
15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee 33470
Belle Glade Branch
725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430
Clarence E. Anthony Branch 375 S.W. 2nd Avenue, South Bay 33493
Gardens Branch
11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens 33410
Glades Road Branch
20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton 33434
Greenacres Branch
3750 Jog Road, Greenacres 33467
Hagen Ranch Road Branch 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446
Jupiter Branch
705 Military Trail, Jupiter 33458
Lantana Road Branch
4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 33462
Loula V. York Branch
525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee 33476
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, WPB 33417
Royal Palm Beach Branch
500 Civic Center Way, RPB 33411
Tequesta Branch
461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta 33469
Wellington Branch
1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 33414
West Boca Branch
18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton 33498
West Boynton Branch
9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 33437
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