The Adult Services and the Systems Departments continue offer an expanded series of classes for both Web novices and more experienced users. As more of our reference resources are offered online, helping the Bloomfield community learn how to use the resources available to them is an essential part of our mission.

Basic computer skills are necessary for all of these classes. The Adult Services staff can provide a list of local hands-on computer classes offered in the area. Registration is required for all Computer Lab programs.

You can practice basic computer skills with a Windows/Mouse User Tutorial on one of our many public computers.

COMPUTER BASICS 1
All classes 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 3; Thursday, December 4;
Thursday, January 8; Saturday, January 17; Wednesday,
February 4; Thursday, February 5; Wednesday,
March 4; Thursday, March 5
Registration begins Monday, November 17.
Call Adult Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Beginning adult computer users learn the basics -
from how to use the mouse, to how to click and scroll.

COMPUTER BASICS 2
All classes 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 18; Thursday, January 22;
Thursday, January 29; Wednesday, February 18;
Thursday, February 19; Thursday, March 19
Registration begins Monday, November 17.
Call Adult Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Once you can use the mouse, click, and scroll, we'll
help you use the library's catalog, find a website, and
begin exploring the Web.

DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS FREE!
Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
January 12; March 9
Registration begins Monday, December 1. Call Adult
Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Learn how to get full-length audio books on your
home PC with a high speed Internet connection and
to transfer to your MP3 player (only certain titles will
work with an iPod). Participants should be comfortable
using their computer before attending this class.

eBAY DAY
U.S. Postal Service in partnership with eBay
Tuesday, February 3, 1 - 3:00 p.m.
No registration required.
Understand the basics of eBay, including costs, how
to list your items, and ship using the USPS.

FIND IT ONLINE
Wednesday, January 14, 10 - 11:30 a.m.;
Tuesday, February 17, 7 - 8:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration begins Monday, December 1. Call Adult
Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Discover BTPL's outstanding databases of full-text
articles and reference sources, and learn about the Adult
Services staff's favorite websites.

REFERENCE BOOKS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS/ON YOUR DESKTOP -
GALE'S VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY
Thursday, January 29, 7 p.m.
No registration required.
The experts from Gale will show you the hundreds of
online reference books available to residents through
BTPL.

INTRODUCTION TO SCANNING
Wednesday, December 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 28, Noon - 2 p.m.
Registration begins December 1. Call the Computer
Help Desk, 248-642-5800, ext. 405 to register.
Systems staff shares the ins and outs of scanning using
the scanners available in the Computer Center. Basic
Windows XP skills are required.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
Friday, December 12, 4 - 6 p.m.
Monday, January 5, 10 a.m. - Noon
Registration begins December 1. Call the Computer
Help Desk, 248-642-5800, ext. 405 to register.
Discover the tricks of making Microsoft Word really
work for you. Systems staff shares their know-how in
hands-on, how-to sessions.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
Thursday, January 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, Noon - 2 p.m.
Registration begins December 1. Call the Computer
Help Desk, 248-642-5800, ext. 405 to register.
Using a spreadsheet can organize your life—if you know
how to set it up. BTPL Systems staff will teach you how.