Free computer classes at area libraries

By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System

Learn basic computer skills and Microsoft Office programs, for free July through August at Pierce County Library System classes. Get started using an e-reader or iPad. Discover the world of social media and learn how to create a blog.

Register for classes at a Pierce County Library or sign up on the Library’s online calendar @ www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm.

Fife Pierce County Library

6622 20th St. E. • 253-548-3323

• ·         Computers for Beginners, Wednesday, July 17, 6 – 7 p.m.
• ·         E-Books and E-Readers, Wednesday, Aug., 21, 6 – 7 p.m.

 

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library

4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. • 253-548-3305

• ·         Drop-in Help, Tuesday, July 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
• ·         Twitter for the Tweetless, Tuesday, July 16, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Tuesday, July 23, 2 – 3 p.m.
• ·         Blogging for Beginners, Tuesday, July 30, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2 – 3 p.m.
• ·         Pinterest for Beginners, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         “Fun”damentals of Facebook, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2 – 4 p.m.

 

Graham Pierce County Library

9202 224th St. E. • 253-548-3322

• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Monday, July 8, 1 – 2:20 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Monday, July 22, 1 – 3 p.m.
• ·         Excel 2010 for Beginners, Wednesday, July 24, 7 – 8:20 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help, Wednesday, July 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
• ·         Computers for Beginners, Monday, Aug. 12, 1 – 2:20 p.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 – 8:20 p.m.

 

Lakewood Pierce County Library

6300 Wildaire Road S.W. • 253-548-3302

• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Tuesday, July 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Downloadables Drop-In, Monday, July 15, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Practice Time, Wednesday, July 17, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Downloadables Drop-In, Monday, July 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• ·         Practice Time, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Excel 2007/2010 for Beginners, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• ·         Downloadables Drop-In, Monday, Aug. 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Practice Time, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Downloadables Drop-In, Monday, Aug. 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• ·         Practice Time, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

 

Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library

Surprise Lake Square, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29 • 253-548-3325

• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Wednesday, July 24, 6 – 7 p.m.
• ·         E-Books and E-Readers, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

 

Orting Pierce County Library

202 Washington Ave. S. • 253-548-3312

• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Saturday, July 27, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Thursday, Aug. 8, 10 – 11 a.m.

 

Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library

13718 Pacific Ave. S. • 253-548-3304

• ·         Computers for Beginners, Tuesday, July 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• ·         Online with Value Line, Thursday, July 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Online with Morningstar, Thursday, July 25, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Monday, July 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Excel 2010 for Beginners, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Thursday, Aug. 22, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• ·         iPad for 50+, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2 – 4 p.m.
• ·         Computación para Principiantes, Jueves, 18 de julio, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• ·         Computación para Principiantes, Jueves, 15 de agosto, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

 

South Hill Pierce County Library

15420 Meridian E. • 253-548-3303

• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners II, Thursday, July 18, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
• ·         Publisher 2010 for Beginners, Saturday, July 20, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Wednesday, July 24, 9 – 10 a.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9 – 10 a.m.
• ·         Download to Kindle, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• ·         PowerPoint 2007/2010 for Beginners, Monday, Aug. 19, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• ·         Excel 2007/2010 for Beginners, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

 

Summit Pierce County Library

5107 112th St. E. • 253-548-3321

• ·         Computers for Beginners, Monday, July 1, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help, Monday, July 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• ·         Download to Kindle, Monday, July 15, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Monday, July 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Computers for Beginners, Monday, July 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Monday, Aug. 5, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Computers for Beginners, Monday, Aug. 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• ·         Download to Kindle, Monday, Aug. 19, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Computers for Beginners, Monday, Aug. 26, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• ·         Drop-in Help,  Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

 

Sumner Pierce County Library

1116 Fryar Ave. • 253-548-3306

• ·         E-Books and E-Readers, Tuesday, July 2, 5 – 6:15 p.m.
• ·         Word 2010 for Beginners, Tuesday, July 23, 5 – 6 p.m.
• ·         E-Books and E-Readers, Tuesday, Aug. 13, Tues., July 2, 5 – 6:15 p.m.
• ·         Excel 2007/2010 for Beginners, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4:30 – 6:15 p.m.

 

University Place Pierce County Library

3609 Market Place W., Suite 100 • 253-548-3307

• ·         Navigating the Net, Friday, July 5, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
• ·         Assess Your Collectibles, Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• ·         Download to Nook, Tuesday, July 23, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
• ·         Online Travel Planning, Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• ·         Assess Your Collectibles, Tuesday, July 30, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
• ·         Download to Kindle, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
• ·         Download to Kindle, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
• ·         Navigating the Net, Wednesday, Aug 28, 3:30 – 5 p.m.