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Expand your computer knowledge by attending one of the following single-session workshops. You can register for classes anytime during the week that the class is scheduled. Customers can register by calling your local branch or visiting the branch in person during regular operating hours. There is a seating limit for the workshops.

All workshops begin on time. Those not seated at the start of the class forfeit their space. Library customers can attend the same workshop a maximum of two times.

For a general description of the following classes, please click here.

Bowen Branch
3648 W. Vernor/W. Grand Blvd.
(313) 481-1540

Basic Computer Skills
Thursday, July 8, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 12, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Microsoft Excel
Part 1 - Thursday, July 15, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Part 2 - Monday, July 19, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Part 3 - Thursday, July 22, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

20-Minute One-on-One Computer Assistance
Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, & 29, 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Fridays, August 6, 13 & 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Call or vist the library to sign up.

Microsoft PowerPoint
Part 1 - Monday, August 9, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Part 2 - Thursday, August 12, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Part 3 - Monday, August 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Part 4 - Thursday, Aug 19, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

E-mail/Web Searching
Monday, August 23, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Job Searching on the Internet
Thursday, August 26, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

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Campbell Branch
8733 W. Vernor/Springwells
(313 )481-1550

E-mail/Web Searching
Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Microsoft Word
Part 1 - Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Part 2 - Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Part 3 - Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, August 26, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

One-On-One Computer Assistance
Wednesdays, July 7, 14 & 21, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Mondays, July 12, 19 & 26, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Mondays, August 9, 23 & 30, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Wednesdays August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
20-minute one-on-one sessions by appointment. Call or visit the library to sign up.

Microsoft Excel
Part 1 - Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Part 2 - Thursday, August 12, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Part 3 -Tuesday, August 17, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Part 4 - Thursday, August 19, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

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Chandler Park Branch
12800 Harper/Dickerson
(313) 481-1560

Basic Computer Skills
Thursday, July 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint
Thursday, July 8, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Google It
Thursday, July 15, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Shopping Online
Thursday, July 22, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Open Q&A
Thursday, July 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Microsoft Word
Thursday, August 12, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Microsoft Excel
Thursday, August 19, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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Chaney Branch
16101 Grand River/Greenfield
(313) 481-1570

Introduction to Computers
Thursdays, July 1, 8, & 15, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic Internet Searching
Thursdays, July 22 & 29, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Thursday, August 5, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Thursday, August 12, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Thursday, August 19, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

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Chase Branch
17731 W. Seven Mile/Southfield
(313) 481-1580

Basic Internet Searching
Fridays, July 23 & 30, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Friday, August 6, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Friday, August 13, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Friday, August 20, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

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Conely Branch
4600 Martin/Michigan
(313) 481-1590

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesdays, July 6 & 20, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 7 & 21, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 10, 24 & 31, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Job Searching
Tuesday, July 13, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Resume Help
Wednesday, July 14, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 18, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

One-on-One Computer Assistance
Tuesday, July 13, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays, July 9, 23 & 30, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24 & 31, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays, August 6, 13, 27, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Frederick Douglass Branch for Specialized Services
3666 Grand River/Trumbull
(313) 481-1700

Basic Computer Skills
Thursday, August 5, 5:00 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Thursday, August 12, 5:00 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Thursday, August 19, 5:00 p.m.

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Duffield Branch
2507 W. Grand Blvd./14th St.
(313) 481-1710

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesday, July 13, 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to Excel
Tuesday, July 20, 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to PowerPoint
Tuesday, July 27, 4:00 p.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, August 3, 4:00 p.m..

Basic Web Searching
Tuesday, August 10, 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Tuesday, August 17, 4:00 p.m.

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Edison Branch
18400 Joy Rd./Southfield
(313) 481-1720

Introduction to Computers
Fridays, July 2, 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Basic Internet Searching
Fridays, July 23 & 30, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Fridays, August 6, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Friday, August 13, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

Introduction Microsoft PowerPoint
Friday, August 20, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

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Elmwood Park Branch
550 Chene/Lafayette
(313) 481-1730

Advanced Microsoft Word
Wednesday, July 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007
Wednesday, July 14, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Wednesday, July 21, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007
Wednesday, July 28, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic Computing Skills
Wednesday, August 4, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

Basic E-mailing
Wednesday, August 11, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Wednesday, August 18, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft One Note 2007
Wednesday, August 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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Franklin Branch
13651 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 481-1740

Basic Computer Skills
Friday, July 2, 10:15 a.m. - Noon
Friday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Microsft PowerPoint
Friday, July 9, 10:15 a.m. – Noon
Friday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Google It!
Friday, July 16, 10:15 a.m. – Noon

Microsoft Excel
Friday, July 23, 10:15 a.m. – Noon
Friday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Open Q&A
Friday, July 30, 10:15 a.m. – Noon

Microsoft Word
Friday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. - Noon

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Hubbard Branch
12929 W. McNichols/J. Couzens
(313) 481-1750

Basic Computer Skills
Wednesday, July 7, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Thursday, July 8, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Resume & Filing Electronic Job Applications
Thursday, July 15, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Monday, July 19, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, August 16, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Wednesday, July 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Thursday, July 22, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Introduction to PowerPoint
Monday, July 26, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Wednesday, July 28, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 25, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Monday, August 9, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Monday, August 23, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Introduction to Destination Reading/Destination Math
Thursday, August 19, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 26, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Detroit Public School Students or their parents will learn about this new computer program which all DPS students will be required to learn to complete their school assignments in the coming school year.

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Jefferson Branch
12350 E. Outer Drive/E. Warren
(313) 481-1760

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, July 6, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint
Tuesday, July 13, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, July 20, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Shopping Online
Tuesday, July 27, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, August 3, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Microsoft Word
Tuesday, August 10, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Open Class
Tuesday, August 31, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

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Knapp Branch
13330 Conant/E. Davison
(313) 481-1770

Basic Microsoft Word
Tuesday, August 3, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Tuesday, August 10, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Tuesday, August 17, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Resume Writing
Tuesday, August 24, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Open Lab
Tuesday, August 31, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
30-minute one-on-one computer sessions where you can ask any computer related questions you may have.

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Lincoln Branch
1221 E. Seven Mile/Russell
(313) 481-1780

Introduction to E-mail
Thursday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Resume Writing
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Basic Microsoft PowerPoint
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Basic Microsoft Publisher
Thursday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Basic Microsoft Excel
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Main Library - Technology, Literacy & Career (TLC) Center
5201 Woodward Avenue
(313) 481-1362 or (313) 481-1363

Computers One-on-One
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Keyboarding
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Using Microsoft Excel 2007 for Mail Merge
Wednesday, July 7, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 18, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Intermediate Computer Skills
Friday, July 9, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Microsoft Word: An Introduction
Friday, July 9, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday, August 6, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Saturday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday, August 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 28, 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007
Saturday, July 10, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 28, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Computer Basics
Wednesday, July 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Friday, August 27, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Using Templates in Microsoft Word 2007
Saturday, July 17, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Wednesday, July 21, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Sign-up for an E-mail Account
Saturday, July 24,10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Let’s Do E-mail! Email Account Required
Saturday, July 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 21, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

How to Search for Jobs Online and Prepare a Resume
Saturday, July 24, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Creating Fliers in Word
Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Advanced Computer Skills
Friday, August 6, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Test Drive the New Library Web Site
Saturday, August 7, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Adults, teens and children needed for 20-minute web site test drives. Participants will receive a gift bag.

Using Tables in Word 2007
Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Friday, August 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

How to Prepare a Resume and Fill Out Online Applications
Saturday, August 21, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Detroit Reads! 2010 Quarterly (July - September, 2010)
Tutor Training Workshop
Saturdays, August 21 & 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Our Literacy Program offers tutor training workshops to dedicated volunteers interested in becoming certified tutors for our adult learners.

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Mark Twain Annex
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
4741 Iroquois, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 481-1790

Advanced Microsoft Word 2007
Thursday, July 1, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007
Thursday, July 8, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Thursday, July 15, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007
Thursday, July 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Open Lab
Thursday, July 29, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Thursday, August 5, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic E-mailing
Thursday, August 12, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Thursday, August 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft OneNote 2007
Thursday, August 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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Monteith Branch
14100 Kercheval/Eastlawn
(313) 481-1800

Advanced Microsoft Word 2007
Tuesday, July 6, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007
Tuesday. July 13, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Tuesday, July 20, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007
Tuesday, July 27, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, August 3, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic E-mailing
Tuesday, August 10, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Tuesday, August 17, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft One Note 2007
Tuesday, August 24, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Open Lab
Tuesday, August 31, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

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Redford Branch
21200 Grand River/W. McNichols
(313) 481-1820

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Friday, July 9, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Friday, July 23, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Friday, August 13, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Resumes and Job Searching
Friday, August 27, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Richard Branch
9876 Grand River/Stoepel
(313) 481-1830

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Monday, July 12, 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Excel
Monday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to PowerPoint
Monday, July 26, 2:30 p.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Monday, August 2, 2:30 p.m.

Basic Web Searching
Monday, August 9, 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Monday, August 16, 2:30 p.m.

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Skillman Branch
121 Gratiot / Library
(313) 481-1850
(313) 628-2851 - National Automotive History Collection

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, July 6, Noon

Basic Web Searching
Tuesday, July 13, Noon

Getting an E-Mail Address
Tuesday, July 27, Noon

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesday, August 3, Noon

Intermediate Microsoft Word
Tuesday, August 10, Noon

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Tuesday, August 24, Noon

Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint
Tuesday, August 31, Noon

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Wilder Branch
7140 E. Seven Mile/Van Dyke
(313) 481-1870

Resume writing
Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday , August 11, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

How to Search for Jobs Online
Wednesday, July 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 10:30 a.m. – Noon

How to Fill Out Online Applications
Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday, August 18, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
Wednesday, July 14, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday, August 25, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Wednesday, July 21, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Open Lab
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Limit 3 per 30-minute session

Basic Computer Skills
Wednesday, July 28, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Basic Web Searching
Wednesday, August 4, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to E-mail
Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. - Noon