This course presents a thorough, jargon-free introduction to computers, files and folders, networks, and peripherals like external storage drives and Bluetooth devices.
This course will be presented in 2 parts. Part 1 will be held on December 3, 2025 and Part 2 will be held on December 12, 2025.
This course covers basic skills for working with software applications, the internet, and email. The course goes over the components and types of computers and some special considerations when using a laptop. It explains operating systems, covers your User folder, desktop, and goes into the right-click, applications, and how to save and open files.
This course discusses a variety of computer peripherals, including how to get your computer’s internet access set up and protect your machine from viruses. It also tells you how to set up and use your email application, then goes into web browsing and performing basic and advanced searches.
Q&A, discussion, and hands-on practice are included.
A library card is not required to participate in the course.
WAITLIST: If you sign up for the waitlist, please be aware that contact to place you into the class may occur only 24-36 hours before the class date/time.
This program is sponsored by the Ann Jacobs Trust, administered by the Broward Public Library Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Literacy/Learning Services | Class |
TAGS: | Trending Topics |
| Mon, Nov 10 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 11 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 16 | Closed |
