Computer Classes

The West Linn Public Library regularly offers classes for patrons wishing to improve their computer skills and knowledge. We offer classes on a wide variety of topics: computer basics, e-mail basics, internet basics, Word, Excel, and searching the library's catalog and databases.

Classes are 90 minutes and are limited to 12 participants; reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. When classes are filled, we keep a waiting list, in case additional spaces become available. Please call the information desk at 503-656-7853, ext. 6 to register.

If you would like to be notified of future computer class offerings, please send us an e-mail at library_events@westlinnoregon.gov.

PowerPoint Basics
Thursday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. (rescheduled from March 17)
This class is an introduction to the basic features and tools of Microsoft's presentation software PowerPoint. Learn how to create, edit and format slides.

Intermediate Access
Thursday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.

Excel Basics
Wednesday, April 28, 9:00 a.m.
This introductory class is for people with basic computer skills (i.e., using the mouse and keyboard), but who have little or no experience using Microsoft Excel, a popular spreadsheet program. Students will learn about working with Excel worksheets and workbooks, identifying rows and columns, entering data into cells and ranges, creating simple mathematical formulas, and using some of Excel's built-in functions.