Springfield City Library: Computer Classes

Free Computer Classes

The next series of classes will be held in the Fall.

Classes are held in the computer lab located on the ground level at 220 State St, unless otherwise noted. Use the State Street entrance. All classes are free and open to the general public.

To Register: Use the sign-up links above, or register at the Reference Desk in Wellman Hall at 220 State Street, call 413-263-6828 ext. 213, or e-mail askalibrarian@springfieldlibrary.org.

If you have any questions/suggestions/comments about Hi!Tech @ the Library classes at the Springfield City Library, please contact Matthew at (413) 263-6828 ext. 221 or email mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org.

Help Sheets: Our librarians have created handouts designed to help you with personal computing. Many of them are used in conjunction with our Hi!Tech computer classes, but they can be helpful outside of those classes too. Below is a list of some of our more popular handouts available to you for your use and printing.

General Computing	Word Processing	Internet & World Wide Web	Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
· Help Sheet #3: Keyboard Short Cuts	· Help Sheet #1: Inserting Special Characters	· Help Sheet #5: Anatomy of a Browser	· Help Sheet #4: Creating Online Reviews
	· Help Sheet #2: Adjusting the Margins

One-on-one training for seniors at Forest Park, East Forest Park, Pine Point and Sixteen Acres

Half-hour sessions are available with trained volunteers who will help you get started with the wide world of computers at various branches throughout the city! This service is intended for beginners who need one-on-one help becoming more comfortable with the mouse, keyboard, and Windows desktop environment.

For an appointment, please call Matthew at 263-6828 x221.

Tutorials and Learning Aids

Mousercize Practice your mousing skills with this free online program! Also available in Spanish.
SeniorNet Mouse Exercises Learn about placing, clicking, drag & drop, and drawing the mouse.
New User Tutorial This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before. It concentrates on using the mouse and a few other basic skills.
LearnFree.org Free online computer tutorials, as well as tutorials for everyday living, money matters, and more, from Goodwill Community Foundation. Free registration required for online courses.
Online Typing Course A structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboard skills and a free resource to aid supervised keyboarding education in schools, companies, and organizations.
Online Typing Tests From BellaOnline.

Free and low-cost computer training is also available at the following Springfield location:

FutureWorks Career Center
STCC Technology Park, 1 Federal Street. (413) 858-2800.
Classes are offered daily; FutureWorks membership is required.
More information and current schedule available on their website: http://www.futureworks-now.com/computer_lab.htm

updated : August 25, 2010