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SUMMARY:Goldston Computer Essentials for New Users
DESCRIPTION:<h2><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL, AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED</span></p></h2><p>Goldston Library, in conjunction with the <a href="https://kramden.org/" target="_blank">Kramden Institute</a>, will offer a<strong>&nbsp;</strong>four-hour, hands-on "Computer Essentials for New Users" class on Tuesday, October 7, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.&nbsp; This class is free and open to the public and is designed for adults with little or no computer experience. <strong>Registration is required:&nbsp; 919-898-4522.</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this class, participants will receive a&nbsp;<em><strong>FREE</strong></em>&nbsp;refurbished laptop from the Kramden Institute.</p><p>In this class, participants will learn:</p><p><strong>Computer Basics:</strong></p><ul style="">    <li>Mouse and keyboard practice</li>    <li>Using the Microsoft Windows operating system</li>    <li>Using basic apps</li>    <li>Saving, creating, moving, and deleting files</li>    <li>Keeping your device updated</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Internet Skills:</strong></p><ul>    <li>Connecting to Wi-Fi</li>    <li>Browsing &amp; searching the internet</li>    <li>Using online forms</li>    <li>Using strong passwords &amp; keeping accounts secure</li>    <li>Identifying &amp; avoiding scams</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p><ul>    <li>Learn what online &amp; local resources are available after taking the class</li></ul><p><strong>Registration is required.&nbsp; Call 919-898-4522 to register.</strong></p><p><em>This class is part of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.digitalinclusion.org/diw2025/" data-urlshortener-ignore="">Digital Inclusion Week</a>&nbsp;(October 6-10), an annual nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity and the vital importance of inclusion in our increasingly digital world.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Residents may visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chathamcountync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/41574/www.chathamlibraries.org" target="_blank">www.chathamlibraries.org</a>&nbsp;or call for more information on this and other events and programs.</p><p>Members of the media interested in attending/covering this event are asked to please notify Public Information Officer Kara Lusk in advance at 919-542-8258 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:&#107;&#97;&#114;&#97;&#46;&#108;&#117;&#115;&#107;&#64;&#99;&#104;&#97;&#116;&#104;&#97;&#109;&#99;&#111;&#117;&#110;&#116;&#121;&#110;&#99;&#46;&#103;&#111;&#118;">kara.lusk@chathamcountync.gov</a>.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h2><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL, AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED</span></p></h2><p>Goldston Library, in conjunction with the <a href="https://kramden.org/" target="_blank">Kramden Institute</a>, will offer a<strong>&nbsp;</strong>four-hour, hands-on "Computer Essentials for New Users" class on Tuesday, October 7, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.&nbsp; This class is free and open to the public and is designed for adults with little or no computer experience. <strong>Registration is required:&nbsp; 919-898-4522.</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this class, participants will receive a&nbsp;<em><strong>FREE</strong></em>&nbsp;refurbished laptop from the Kramden Institute.</p><p>In this class, participants will learn:</p><p><strong>Computer Basics:</strong></p><ul style="">    <li>Mouse and keyboard practice</li>    <li>Using the Microsoft Windows operating system</li>    <li>Using basic apps</li>    <li>Saving, creating, moving, and deleting files</li>    <li>Keeping your device updated</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Internet Skills:</strong></p><ul>    <li>Connecting to Wi-Fi</li>    <li>Browsing &amp; searching the internet</li>    <li>Using online forms</li>    <li>Using strong passwords &amp; keeping accounts secure</li>    <li>Identifying &amp; avoiding scams</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p><ul>    <li>Learn what online &amp; local resources are available after taking the class</li></ul><p><strong>Registration is required.&nbsp; Call 919-898-4522 to register.</strong></p><p><em>This class is part of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.digitalinclusion.org/diw2025/" data-urlshortener-ignore="">Digital Inclusion Week</a>&nbsp;(October 6-10), an annual nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity and the vital importance of inclusion in our increasingly digital world.</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Residents may visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chathamcountync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/41574/www.chathamlibraries.org" target="_blank">www.chathamlibraries.org</a>&nbsp;or call for more information on this and other events and programs.</p><p>Members of the media interested in attending/covering this event are asked to please notify Public Information Officer Kara Lusk in advance at 919-542-8258 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:&#107;&#97;&#114;&#97;&#46;&#108;&#117;&#115;&#107;&#64;&#99;&#104;&#97;&#116;&#104;&#97;&#109;&#99;&#111;&#117;&#110;&#116;&#121;&#110;&#99;&#46;&#103;&#111;&#118;">kara.lusk@chathamcountync.gov</a>.</p>
LOCATION:Goldston Library\, 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road Goldston\, North Carolina 27252
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