Computer Classes @ Downtown Lansing Library

Lab Info

The Computer Center is located in the Downtown Lansing Library on the 2nd floor. Hours & Location

For More Information call 517.367.6356

Given two weeks notice, CADL will provide an assistant at the Downtown Lansing Library during regularly scheduled computer classes to facilitate the use of adaptive technologies.

Hours

Current Classes Offered

Beginning Computing: Session 1

Learn about the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse, keyboard, and desktop features. No prior experience needed.
Tuesday, July 8 | 10 - 12 noon
Monday, August 4 | 6 - 8:00 pm

Introduction to the Internet

Learn the basic components of the Internet, how the World Wide Web functions, and how to do a simple search on the Web. Class participants should know how to use a mouse and Windows
Wednesday, July 16 | 10 - 11:30 am
Thursday, August 14 | 6 - 7:30 pm

Microsoft Word Basics

Learn how to modify text, cut and paste text, open, close, and save documents. Class participants should know how to use a mouse and Windows.
Thursday, July 10 | 10 - 11:30 am
Wednesday, August 6 | 6 - 7:30 pm

Microsoft Excel Basics

Learn to use a spreadsheet for tasks like balancing a checkbook. Participants should be able to use a mouse and Windows and should have basic word processing skills such as formatting text.
Thursday, July 31 | 10 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, August 19 | 6 - 7:30 pm

powerpoint basics

Learn how to filter and sort lists of information. Complete calculations by using functions and formulas. Learn to build pivot tables and use charting functions to display and arrange data. Experience with Windows and Excel required.
Tuesday, July 22 | 10 - 11:30 am
Thursday, August 21 | 6 - 7:30 pm

Intermediate Microsoft Word

Learn how to format pages, create tables, and more. Participants should take Microsoft Word Basics before taking this course, and should know how to use a mouse and Windows.
Monday, July 14 | 10 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, August 12 | 6 - 7:30 pm

email basics

Learn to set up your own MY Way email account; compose, send and open messages; add and open attachments. Experience using the Internet and Windows required.  
Monday, July 28 | 10 - 11:30 am
Wednesday, August 27 | 6 - 7:30 pm

Google

Put the power of Google searching to work for you. Convert currency, get definitions, search for movie reviews and show times, and much more.   
Wednesday, July 23 | 10 - 11:30 am

beyond google

Having trouble finding that article? No idea where to find business and medical information? What to practice those AP, SAT and Civil Service tests? Take this class and learn what is beyond Google's reach! CADL library card required, along with experience using a mouse, Windows and basic word processing skills.   
Wednesday, August 20 | 6 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27 | 6 - 7:30 pm