Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

March 3rd, 10th | Reference Desk

April 21st & 28th | Reference Desk

Come to the Reference Desk on Tuesday mornings to get friendly help doing anything from basic computer skills to saving and organizing files to accessing the library's 24/7 online research tools.
We can show you how to use your eReader, tablet, or smartphone to access eBooks and eAudiobooks for free.
(Bring your device and passwords necessary to access your app store.)

Wednesday, March 4th | 10:00 a.m.

Learn the basics of using a computer
with the Windows 10 operating system:
launch programs;
find, create, rename, and delete files or folders;
organize your desktop and more.

Thursday, March 12th | 6:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of Word: starting a document, formatting text, margins and printing.

Wednesday, March 18th | ---

You will learn the basics of using the Internet, including web browsers, researching topics and reading news stories.

Thursday, March 19th | ---

We will practice additional formatting and learn to set up Mail Merge documents.
Basic knowledge of Word is required.

Wednesday, April 1st | ---

Learn the basics of entering data into a spreadsheet, formatting text and numbers, and using basic formulas.

Wednesday, April 8th | ---

Continue learning to use Excel's tools such as custom sorting, common functions like SUM, PAYMENT and VLOOKUP, use operators to create your own formulas and insert a chart or graph.
Basic knowledge of Excel is required for this class.

Wednesday, April 15th | ---

Learn how to create colorful slide presentations, including digital photo albums.

Thursday, April 23rd | ---

Learn how to use NoveList Plus and Goodreads to browse reading interests, discover new authors, rate your reads, and choose your next literary adventure.

Saturday, April 25th | ---

Gale Courses offers a wide variety of interactive, instructor-led courses that you can take entirely online.
Bring your Rolling Meadows Library card and email address;
we'll help you get started.

Wednesday, April 29th | ---

Use Google Drive to archive files, collaborate on projects, and as an alternative to Microsoft Office.

Participants should create a Google (or Gmail) account before class.
If you do not have an account, either create one before the class date or come 30 minutes before class for assistance with setting one up.

Thursday, May 28th | 6:30 p.m.

Get a closer look at Google’s answer to Word.

Participants should create a Google (or Gmail) account before class.
If you do not have an account, either create one before the class date or come 30 minutes before class for assistance with setting one up.

Would you like to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks or magazines to your electronic device?
How to save a file, e-mail an attachment, cut and paste?
Open a Gmail or Facebook account or access the library after hours?
Something else?
Bring your question along with your laptop, e-reader, or tablet (or we can use a library computer) for a FREE 30 minute One-on-One session.

(Please come ready with a specific question or goal and we will do our best to assist you.)

We are unable to fix malfunctioning devices, troubleshoot operating system updates or fix malware or viruses.