Events & 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.

Descubre su potencial creativo con Canva, la plataforma de diseño online para todos los niveles. En este curso exploraremos las funciones básicas incluidas en una cuenta gratuita de Canva y aprenderemos a crear:

• Un resume
• Presentaciones
• Invitaciones de fiesta

Clase impartida en español por personal de Free Geek.

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.

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.

Discover your creative potential with Canva, the online design platform for all skill levels. In this class we'll explore the basic features that come with a free Canva account and learn how to:

Learn how to create and publish a simple, professional-looking website using Google Sites, no coding or prior experience required! In this hands-on class, you’ll walk step-by-step through building a site you can use for a small business, portfolio, or personal project.

You'll learn how 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.

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

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:

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Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables ayudantes de tecnología bilingües de Free Geek. Contestamos sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, computadoras, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más.

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Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

Curious about artificial intelligence (AI) but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed for adults with little or no tech background who want to understand what AI is, how it’s used in everyday life, and how to try it themselves. We’ll break down big concepts into simple language and provide easy, guided activities to explore how AI tools like chatbots and image generators work.

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.

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

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:

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:

Descubre su potencial creativo con Canva, la plataforma de diseño online para todos los niveles. En este curso exploraremos las funciones básicas incluidas en una cuenta gratuita de Canva y aprenderemos a crear:

• Un resume
• Presentaciones
• Invitaciones de fiesta

Clase impartida en español por personal de Free Geek.

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.

In this workshop learn how to set up your own YouTube channel and share your videos with friends, family and the world. In this class we'll cover: