Computer Classes and Resources

Computer Classes

The Allen Public Library offers FREE courses on computer applications and information literacy in our second floor computer lab. Course lengths vary from short one-time mini course sessions to more in-depth multi-session courses. The difficulty levels also vary. We have courses for beginning, intermediate, and more advanced users.

• Advance registration is required
  
• Register in person at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk
  or call 214-509-4905 

Complete Fall Schedule (PDF)

Upcoming Classes

Intermediate Internet November 17 | 6-8 p.m.	Basic Email November 18 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.	Social Networking 101 December 1 | 6-8 p.m.
Basic Email December 5 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Computer Resources/Tutorials 

Too busy to take a class?  Or maybe you just want to bone up on some of your computer skills?  Ask a librarian to help you locate a book in our adult non-fiction section (004 through 006).  Or try one of these online tutorials.  Don't have a computer of your own to practice on?  The library has twelve Internet ready computers for patron use.

Computer Basics
AlterNet Computer Basics
TLN Technology Committee New User Tutorial
BBC Absolute Beginner's Guide to Using a Computer

 

 

Keyboarding/Typing - Games and Tests
GoodTyping  - free, online typing course, must set up account
Learn to Type Online
PowerTyping - Good for beginners (Select the "qwerty" keyboard option)
Word Shoot! - Not for the beginner
Typing Test  - Not for the beginner - see how fast you can type