Computer Classes at Main Library

All classes are held from 2 – 3:30pm unless otherwise noted. Classes are focused for the beginner.
Classes, First Half 2023
Wednesday, February 1 – Internet I
Wednesday, February 15 – Microsoft Word
Wednesday, February 22 – Internet III
Wednesday, March 1 — Internet I
Wednesday, March 8 — Excel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 – MACBOOK (BRING YOURS IN!), MEETING ROOM 2
Wednesday, March 29 — Internet III
Wednesday, April 5 — Internet I
Wednesday, April 12 — Microsoft Word
Wednesday, April 19 — Internet III
Wednesday, May 3 — Internet I
Wednesday, May 10 – Excel
Wednesday, May 24 — Internet III
To register email OnlineClasses@reading.lib.pa.us, and include your chosen class.
Businesses interested in contracting services for private classes should contact Executive Library Director Melissa Adams at 610-655-6355 or Melissa.Adams@reading.lib.pa.us
Class Descriptions
Basic computer experience required unless otherwise noted.
No computer experience required.
- Mouse & Keyboarding Basics – Learn to use and click a mouse; scrolling; online forms; and major keyboard controls
- Internet Searching – Introduction to the internet; use a web browser; clicking on hyperlinks, and basic Google searching
- Printing – How to print webpages
- Search Engine Use – Learn search methods, tips & tricks
- Library Catalog Search – Using the library catalog, finding items, placing holds
- Other Search Options – Alternate search tools, introduction to databases
Please bring cell phone with texting capability to class.
- Creating a Google Email Account – Setup and use a free Google email account
- Using Your Email Account – Using Google email, Cc, Bcc, Attachments, Junk Mail
- Other Google Tools – Learn what other free products Google has to offer
- Creating a Resume with Word 2007
- Edit Resume
- Save Resume
- Navigating your desktop
- Using the Safari browser
- Store/locate files
- Download apps to your desktop
- Create Documents
- Edit Documents
- Save & Print Documents
- Create Spreadsheets
- Manipulate & Present Data
- Save & Retrieve Spreadsheets
- Create Slide Shows
- Layout & Present Slides
- Save & Retrieve Slide Shows
- Create Desktop Publications
- Layout & Print Publications
- Save & Retrieve Publications