Monroe County (NY) Library System - News and Events

Most Classes require pre-registration.
Please call individual libraries for hours and registration.

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, 784-5300	Computer Training Classes: One-hour, hands-on training sessions are offered at BML. Take them as often as you like - there is no limit. Registration begins the 15th of each month for the next month's classes. Click Here to go to the library's Computer Training Classes page for more information.
Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, 115 South Avenue	To register call 428-8333 Preregistration is required, by telephone ONLY.
All classes are free	Each two-hour class is held in the Computer Training Lab on the first floor of the Bausch and Lomb Public Library Building, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, New York 14604. Registration is required. Class size is limited.
Basic Internet	Seldom used a mouse before? Then this hands-on class, perfect for seniors, is for you. Learn how to access and interact with sites on the World Wide Web, scroll, understand Internet terminology, and execute a simple search using a search engine.
Browser Functions	Learn what your browser can do. This class includes favorites and favorites management, printing and print preview, saving to a disk (downloading), and filling out forms on the Internet. (Prerequisite: basic typing skills as well as knowledge and comfort with the Internet.)
Searching the Web	Learn techniques that result in more effective and refined Internet searches. Become familiar with several search engines and learn what makes each one unique. (Prerequisite: basic typing skills as well as knowledge and comfort with the Internet.)
Microsoft Word	Learn word processing basics using Microsoft Word. Take a detailed look at drop down menus and toolbars, concentrating on the most important options such as cut, paste, spell check, bold, font, size, and save. Learn how to make a document beautiful. (Prerequisite: typing and mouse skills important.)
Chili Public Library 3333 Chili Avenue 889-2200	All classes are free. They are 30 minutes long and are taught on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at 9:15 am. Space is limited so please register by calling 889-2200.
Beginning Mouse	This class will help those who have never or very rarely used a computer. Learn how to effectively use the mouse to navigate a web site. This program is great for seniors.
Internet	This class will cover the basics of the Internet: terminology, toolbar, navigating a web site, finding web sites and using search engines to perform simple searches. Must be able to use a mouse.
Fairport Public Library, 1 Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450 223-9091	We offer weekly classes for the online catalog, Beginner's & Advanced Internet. Please call for the current schedule and availability. Class size is limited to 4 and registration is required.
Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester NY 14624 247-6446	For Information on classes and dates, call the library or Click Here to go to the library's Calendar of Events.
Hamlin Public Library 422 Hamlin Clarkson Town Line Road, Hamlin, NY 14464 964-2320	For Information on classes and dates, call the library.
Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Road 359-7092	Intro to the Internet, Internet 2, Health Information on the Internet and LIBRA, the online catalog system of the Monroe County Library System. Registration required. For details and schedules call 359-7092, TDD: 321-1499 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. Limit 4 people per session.
Highland Branch Library, 971 South Avenue 428-8206	Highland Library is offering one-hour individual instructions on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Classes are free, but advance registration required. Call 428-8206 or stop by the reference desk to register or for additional information.
Mendon Public Library 15 Monroe Street Honeoye Falls, 14472 624-6067	For Information on classes and dates, call the library.
Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield NY 14526 340-8720	For information on classes and dates call the library or Click Here to go to the library's Computer Classes page.
Webster Public Library, Webster Plaza 980 Ridge Road Webster, 14580 872-7075	Call the library at (585) 872-7075 or stop by the reference desk for a listing of dates, times and to register. All sessions are free and run 1-1 1/4 hours. Please contact Patti Ligozio, Technical Services Librarian, for more information. Click Here to go to the library's Computer Training Classes page for more information.

Computer & Internet Classes