The Library is committed to helping patrons become more computer literate.
Each month, the Library staff teach a number of basic
classes for beginners with little to no experience and offers one-on-one
instruction as needed. Check the Library calendar for upcoming computer classes and programs or subscribe to the RSS feed. 
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Tuesday Tech Talks
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This new series of talks is dedicated to exploring current and emerging technologies. Usually taking place on the first or second Tuesday evening of every month, librarians and guest speakers will speak about a technology topic in their area of expertise. Attendees are welcome to share their knowledge and participate in these informal discussions. Tech Talks are free and open to the public.
Joe Born on Internet TV
Join Joe Born, founder of Neuros Technology, for a discussion on Internet video and the many options you have for connecting your TV to the Internet. Joe will talk about the websites and programs that are bringing video to the internet, why you would want to connect the Internet to your TV, and a great variety of ways to do that, from how to connect your laptop to your TV to various stand alone devices that connect your TV to online services, as well as a peak into the future of where the connected television is going.
Tuesday, February 9 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Mary Radmacher Meeting Room
Sign up online or call 847.324.3179 to register
Computer Classes at Skokie Public Library
Download our Computer Classes brochure
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Computer novices or advanced computer users can learn to take full advantage of the Library's technological resources by attending some of the Library's computer classes.
Introduction to Computers and the Internet
This computer class is for beginners who would like to improve their basic computer skills. The instructors will start with how to turn on a computer and use a mouse, and end with how to go to a specific website using a web browser.
This class is hands-on and lecture-style.
Thursday, February 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Youth Services Computer Lab
Sign up online or call 847.324.3179 to register
LinkedIn: Online Social Networking for Professionals
This presentation will teach participants how to use LinkedIn.com, an online social networking website that allows professionals to connect with colleagues and improve the power of their professional network.
When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional expertise and accomplishments. You can then form enduring connections by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you. Your network consists of your connections, your connections’ connections, and the people they know, linking you to a vast number of qualified professionals and experts.
This class is lecture-style.
Tuesday, February 16 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Mary Radmacher Meeting Room
Sign up online or call 847.324.3179 to register.
Web Browser Showdown
This presentation will give participants an understanding of the major web browsers available today, including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, and Opera. Only the fastest, most useful web browsers will stand the test of the Browser Showdown!
This class is lecture-style.
Monday, February 22 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Mary Radmacher Meeting Room
Sign up online or call 847.324.3179 to register.
You Can't Google This!
Join Bruce Brigell as he demonstrates how you can learn to find information that "you can't google!" This might include learning a language online, getting a diagram to help you repair your car, finding a recipe that was in the Chicago Tribune years ago, reading today’s newspaper headlines from papers from around the country or the world, taking practice exams, uncovering copies of original documents to fill in your family tree, getting lists of foreclosed properties, obtaining a sample business plan, and even more!
This class is lecture-style.
Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Mary Radmacher Meeting Room
Sign up online or call 847.324.3179 to register.
Past Slide Presentations and Handouts
Materials from Technology Presentations at Skokie Public Library
Did you miss a computer class or a Tuesday Tech Talk? We’ve got you covered! Check this page for handouts and other information from selected past technology programs at Skokie Public Library.
Self-Guided Computer Instruction
Software tutorials at Skokie Public Library
Software program tutorials are available at the Library to help you learn to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel or to help you practice basic computer skills such as typing. For the home user, Skokie Public Library offers computer instruction books and CD-ROMs for check out and online access to two e-learning websites, LearningExpressLibrary.com and Atomic Learning.
Call 847.324.3179 to schedule use of an appropriate computer.
Skokie Public Library's Guides to Databases
Skokie Public Library subscribes to a number of databases that can help you find a wealth of information about companies, locate a specific newspaper or journal article, research health information, and much, much more. Online tutorials have been prepared for many of these databases.
Internet
& Computers from Skokie Public Library
The World Wide Web can be an overwhelming place without someone to help you work your way through it. With that in mind, the librarians of Skokie Public Library have gathered several helpful online resources to assist you in navigating the Web.
