Computer Classes & Programs

Computer Services offer a wide variety of monthly tech classes and programs to help you learn the basics of Microsoft programs, Google apps, and more! Each month’s programs are listed below. To view videos of these programs, visit the OLPL YouTube channel HERE.

Spring 2024 COMPUTER CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Tech Help Hour

Mondays from 2-3 p.m. in the Computer Training Center
Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device.

Tech Help Hour

Have a question about computers, smartphones or other new technologies? Drop in to get assistance with your devices!

Mondays, 2-3 p.m.

Google Apps & the Cloud 

Discover what Google has to offer you and learn all about the cloud in this hands-on workshop!

Wednesday, March 6, 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, May 23, 2-3 p.m.

Smartphone Tips & Tricks

Learn how to call, text, download apps, and take and share pictures. Bring your device for hands-on practice!

Friday, March 8, 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10, 2-3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29, 2-3 p.m.

Online Travel Planning 

Take charge of your travel plans with tools for finding and booking flights, hotels and cars!

Tuesday, March 12, 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2, 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14, 2-3 p.m.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel! Requires basic computer skills.

Word Basics 

Thursday, March 14, 2-3 p.m.

Word Intermediate 

Wednesday, March 20, 2-3 p.m.

Word Advanced

Tuesday, March 26, 6-7 p.m.

PowerPoint Basics

Thursday, April 4, 2-3 p.m.

PowerPoint Intermediate

Tuesday, April 9, 2-3 p.m.

PowerPoint Advanced

Thursday, April 18, 6-7 p.m.

Excel Basics

Thursday, May 2, 2-3 p.m.

Excel Formulas

Wednesday, May 15, 2-3 p.m.

Excel Intermediate

Tuesday, May 21, 6-7 p.m.

3D Printing Basics

Learn how to find or create 3D print designs using Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program. Requires basic computer skills.

Saturday, March 16, 1-2 p.m.

Friday, April 5, 1-2 p.m.

Friday, May 31, 1-2 p.m.

Create with Canva

Discover how you can create quick and professional-looking designs using Canva. Requires basic computer skills.

Tuesday, March 19, 6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, 6-7 p.m.

Friday, May 17, 1-2 p.m.

Computer Basics

Get a basic introduction to computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard!

Thursday, March 21, 2-3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17, 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, May 9, 2-3 p.m.

Internet Safety

Identify common scams and learn best practices for staying safe online!

Thursday, March 28, 2-3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 24, 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2-3 p.m.

New Calendar Demo

Get to know the new online library calendar from LibraryMarket!

Saturday, April 13, 1-2 p.m.

Friday, May 24, 1-2 p.m.

Cricut Craft: Tote Bags

Decorate a tote bag using vinyl cut with our Cricut machine. Registration is required.

Tuesday, May 7, 6-8 p.m.

Computer Center Services

Computer Center shuts down 15 minutes prior to the library closing.

PUBLIC COMPUTERS

Computers available for one hour per day.

  • Computer equipment and chairs will be cleaned between each use.
  • The copy machine and fax machine are available without an appointment.
  • The Computer Center is unable to provide change for the copy machines or printing.
  • Guest Passes available for those without a library card for $1.00/hour.

WALK-UP COMPUTERS

Two walk-up computers are available for 15-minutes of use without an appointment. The walk-ups are located in the Computer Center area. A document scanner is available with one walk-up computer.

LAPTOPS

The Computer Center has 6 laptops available for patron use. Laptops may be borrowed for one hour per day and must be used inside the library. Laptops are available to patrons 16 years or older and require a photo ID to check out.

PRINTING

Printing is available at both the public computers and walk-up computers. Printing is $.10 a page for black and white and $.30 a page for color.

WIRELESS PRINTING

Email your document as an attachment to

CLDesk@olpl365.onmicrosoft.com

To release your print, please see the staff at the Computer Center Desk.

3D PRINTING

Patrons can submit 3D Prints! Check our dedicated page for more details.

FAX AND COPY MACHINES

The fax machine is available for $1 per transmission on the second floor near the Computer Center. Cover sheets are available at the Computer Center Desk.
A copy machine is available on the second floor near the Computer Center. Copies are $.10 a page for black and white and $.30 a page for color.

USB Drives

USB drives are now available at the Computer Center Desk! See staff for more information.

YOUTUBE VIRTUAL TECH COURSES

You can watch expert tech courses to learn many basic programs on OLPL’s YouTube channel HERE