Computer Classes

Basic Computing

West Community - 6700 8th Ave. North 341-7183
• Fridays - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - "Supervised Computer Lab." First come, first served. Come with your problems and questions. Staff will be available to help. Topics include, but are not limited to: Email, Internet, Microsoft Office products, online government services, job hunting, ANGEL, & FAFSA assistance.

Main Library - 3745 9th Ave North 727-893-7724
•Tuesday, May 22 at 11:30am -Google Docs- Learn how to create a document, presentation or spreadsheet and share them with others via the web. All registrants must have valid PPLC library card & basic computer skills. Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

Mirror Lake - 280 5th St North 727-893-7268
•Second Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm - All registrants must have valid PPLC library card. Registration required, please call 727-893-7268.

Basic Internet and Email

Main Library - 3745 9th Ave North 727-893-7724
•Wednesday, May 16, 2:30 pm. -How Do I? Gmail-. Create your own email account using Gmail and learn how to compose new messages and manage your inbox. All registrants must have valid PPLC library card & basic computer skills. Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

One-on-One Internet Training

North Branch - 861 70th Ave. North 893-7214
• Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.

Johnson Branch - 1059 18th Ave South 893-7113
• Thursdays - 10:30 a.m.
Sessions are one hour long. Sign-up required.

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Main Library - 3745 9th Ave North 727-893-7724
Explore how to use Microsoft Word to write letters, papers, resumes, flyers, and much more.
•Wednesday, May 9, 10:00 am. All registrants must have valid PPLC library card & basic computer skills. Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

•Wednesday, June 13, 10:00 am. All registrants must have valid PPLC library card & basic computer skills. Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

Introduction to Microsoft Word - Part II

Main Library - 3745 9th Ave North 727-893-7724
Presented by library volunteer Don Modesto, A Hillsborough Community College instructor.
(Basic Word skills required)

•Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 pm. All registrants must have valid PPLC library card & basic computer skills. Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

No Classes scheduled at this time

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

No Classes scheduled at this time

Using Library Resources

Main Library - 3745 9th Ave North 727-893-7724
•Mondays in May at 10:30am -Wireless Prining (15 minute Demonstration)- Learn how to use our wireless printing service to print from your laptop in the library or from your home or office. For more information call 727-893-7724.

21st Century Job Hunting Series - Each Thursday in June at 11:30 am
PPLC Card, registration, and basic computer skills required.
Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

Thursday, June 7, at 11:30 am- Resume preparation using Word 2007. Bring your information and a flash drive to create and save your own resume.
Thursday, June 14 at 11:30 am- Your Online Job Search - Learn how to use the web to locate job postings and apply online. Bring your saved resume file and email address to begin your applications.
Thursday, June 21 at 11:30 am-Job Skills Development- Use the library's Learning Express Library database for online career preparation including certification and aptitude tests and skills review.
Thursday, June 28 at 11:30 am- Social Media and Your Job Search- Find out how to maximize your job search using social media sites and networking.

E-Readers & Tablets

Main Library - 3745 9th Ave North 727-893-7724
Learn how to borrow free e-books through the library.

•E-Books: Using Your Kindle
Monday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Registration required, please call 727-893-7724.

You and your Phone

No Classes scheduled at this time