Technology Training Classes

All programs are free and open to the public. Accommodations for those with special needs are available. Please request at 261-8500 a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the event. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are 90 minutes long, are limited to ten seats per class and do not require advance registration.

Need one-on-one help? Try a Hands-on Help session or Book a Librarian!

Is this list too overwhelming? Use the Interactive Calendar to see just the programs you want. Limit events to just those at your branch or a certain date range.

Borrowing Audiobooks and E-books
Did you know you can download books from your library for your portable devices, including many smartphones, e-book readers, and music players? Learn how in this hands-on session. Feel free to bring your portable device if you have one. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer
2:30 p.m., Monday, March 12, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian
10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 19, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Introducing Microsoft Excel
Create tables and solve problems with Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet program, Excel 2007. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 20, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Hands-on Help
Visit the Technology Training Center at the Central Library anytime during the session for assistance with your individual computer needs. Struggling with formatting your résumé? Don't know the best way to manage your digital photos? Need help finding reliable information on the Internet? We can help. Bring your specific question or project. Drop in anytime during the hour-long session. (60 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, Central Library, 223 S. Main
2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, Central Library, 223 S. Main

Google Docs
Get started with Google Docs, a web-based word processor, spreadsheet and presentation service offered for free by Google. You can create, edit and share documents online and store any file up to 1 gigabyte. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer

Introducing Microsoft PowerPoint
Make a computerized presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 to lead your next business meeting or share your vacation photos. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are necessary. (90 minutes)
6 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian

Technology training is made possible in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. These programs also receive support from the City of Wichita, Wichita Public Library Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library.

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