Events & Classes

This class will show you how to get started using your iPhone or iPad. You’ll learn to:

• Navigate around your device
• Find and control all of your settings
• Find and use apps
• Take pictures, send text messages, and use the internet

Please bring your iPhone or iPad to class.

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This class will show you how to get started using your iPhone or iPad. You’ll learn to:

• Navigate around your device
• Find and control all of your settings
• Find and use apps
• Take pictures, send text messages, and use the internet

Please bring your iPhone or iPad to class.

Browse more technology classes

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.

Esta clase de iPhones le enseñará cómo:

• Usar un iPhone
• Crear un código de seguridad
• Usar “Find my iPhone”

Clase impartida en español por personal de Free Geek.

Need to brush up on your Microsoft Word skills? New to Microsoft Word and need an overview of the basics? This class is for you!

Learn how to create and edit documents with Microsoft Word in this easy class.

By the end of class, you will be able to:

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.

Curious about the basics of staying safe online? Come to this class to learn what you can do to easily protect yourself online with managing more secure passwords, avoiding online scams, controlling privacy with your social media accounts and more. Computers are available to use or bring your own.

Ability to use a mouse and keyboard is needed to participate, but all are welcome to sign up and listen.   

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.

Become familiar with the tools to create eye-catching presentations and impress potential employers with design capabilities. Students will be introduced to the basics of presentation creation and the tools within Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance the appeal of their visual aids. This course will allow students to experiment with the different aspects of presentation design and advise them on the principles of visual information enhancement.

Build spreadsheet skills with the cloud-based, free software Google Sheets. This class, friendly to beginners with Google Accounts, allows an alternative to the Microsoft Excel class, while teaching many of the same skills. In this class, students become familiar with the user experience using Google Sheets, learn how to format cells, perform functions, and create graphs and tables.
Google Sheets Class Objectives:

¿Tiene un smartphone o dispositivo con el sistema operativo Android de Google, como un Samsung o un Motorola? En este curso aprenderá a usar su dispositivo Android desde cero. Esta clase de Android le enseñará cómo:

Learn to create, or better utilize, a Google Email (Gmail) account. This course offers students the opportunity to create an email account to assist in learning additional skills offered in our other Google Suite classes.

Explore the potential of the free word processing software—Google Docs. This class (which requires students have a Google Account) introduces students to the formatting of Google Docs and allows students to explore the system of drop-down menus to format, create, and insert objects into a document.

Gain a greater understanding of the power and use cases for Cloud Storage through the lens of Google Drive. Building upon the Gmail class, the Google Drive class offers students an introduction to the integration of the Google ecosystem. Students will learn the benefits of using cloud storage, allowing them to further understand how to upload, create, and interact with file storage.

Learn to create, or better utilize, a Google Email (Gmail) account. This course offers students the opportunity to create an email account to assist in learning additional skills offered in our other Google Suite classes.

Need to brush up on your Microsoft Excel skills? New to Microsoft Excel and need an overview of the basics? This class is for you!

In this class we will cover:

• create, format and share spreadsheets,
• enter and sort data,
• and understand basic formulas and functions.

Being comfortable with a computer and mouse is required. Computers will be provided.

Begin to master the spectrum of capabilities within Microsoft Word, gaining practical formatting skills and an introduction to advanced skills such as design and layout. Students will learn to navigate the tabs and ribbon within Word and understand how to use the tools that word processing software can provide to job seekers and employees in the workforce.

Did you know that Multnomah County Library offers an extensive digital collection of e-books, comics, audiobooks, magazines, music, and more? Access and download the library on your mobile device.

In this class, we will explore the following:

Gain a greater understanding of the power and use cases for Cloud Storage through the lens of Google Drive. Building upon the Gmail class, the Google Drive class offers students an introduction to the integration of the Google ecosystem. Students will learn the benefits of using cloud storage, allowing them to further understand how to upload, create, and interact with file storage.