Technology Programming

To register or for more information about any of the classes below, please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or via email. Spaces for classes are limited to five students and are held in the Adult Services area of the Kingston Public Library. 

Basic Computer Classes (Patrons must sign up for all three classes) - Tuesdays in September (2 PM - 3 PM)
To register please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or via email.

Week 1 (Tuesday, September 12 – 2 PM) - Internet Searching - Participants will learn how to use the Internet. Learn about browsers, links, and bookmarks. Additionally, participants will gain knowledge about how to search for information using Google. 

Week 2 (Tuesday, September 19 – 2 PM) - Introduction to E-mail - Participants will learn how to navigate an inbox, send/receive e-mails, and create contacts. 

Week 3 (Tuesday, September 26 – 2 PM) - Identifying Internet Scams/Fake News - Learn about Internet safety and security. Participants will learn how to identify fake news and become more informed about what's going on in the world.

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Intermediate Computer Classes - Thursdays in September (2 PM - 3 PM)
To register please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or via email.

Introduction to Microsoft Word (Thursday, September 14 – 2 PM) - Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to create and open documents, format text, use toolbars, how to save their work, and print documents.   

Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Thursday, September 21 – 2 PM) - Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn about entering data into cells, toolbars, copy/pasting, formulas, saving and printing spreadsheets.  

Learning About Files/Folders (Thursday, September 28 – 2 PM) - Learn how to organize, identify, send files, and everything in between.

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Stand Alone Computer Classes - Thursdays in October (2 PM - 3 PM)
To register please contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or via email.

Introduction to Mango Languages (Thursday, October 5 – 2 PM) - Learn a new language with Kingston Public Libraries newest database (Note: Coming September 2023)

Intermediate Applications of Microsoft Word (Thursday, October 12 – 2 PM) - Learn how to insert text boxes, headers/footers, create a letterhead, and complete a mail merge.

Intermediate Applications of Microsoft Excel (Thursday, October 17 – 2 PM) - Learn how to create an address book, balance a checking account, and keep track of your monthly bills.