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04 8, 2024

Library hosting free computer classes in April

By |2024-04-02T16:52:01-04:00April 8, 2024|

We’re offering six free computer classes this April at our Main Branch, including introductions on how to use computers, Android smartphones and iPhones

The classes include:

  • Basic Computers at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. This is our introductory class for computers, so no experience is required.
  • Word 1 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create documents. This basic class requires no previous experience with the software, but you’ll need to know how to use a computer.
  • Learn to Use your Android Phone at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. This session is perfect for people who recently received an Android smartphone but don’t understand how to operate it. Bring your Android with you to the class.
  • Word 2 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Learn more advanced techniques for Microsoft Word. Discover how to adjust your document’s spacing, alignment, margins and orientation and how to use spell and grammar check, mini toolbars, thesaurus and other tools.
  • Learn to Use your iPhone at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Likewise, this class is designed for people who got an iPhone but don’t understand how to operate it. Bring your iPhone with you to the class.
  • Facebook Basics at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Learn how to use Facebook. Please come with your login information, including password.

All of the classes are free. However, registration is required. RSVP on our event calendar using the hyperlinks above or by calling us at (440) 255-8811 ext. 1.

The library also offers several online computer classes through the LinkedIn Learning database. The courses are free to watch with a public library card. For more information, visit www.mentorpl.org/linkedinlearning.

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04 20, 2021

Learn more with LinkedIn Learning from your library

By |2023-11-04T12:02:18-04:00April 20, 2021|

Learn from the experts for free with your library card and LinkedIn Learning.

You can access thousands of online educational courses without charge using your Mentor Public Library card and LinkedInLearning!

You won’t need to create a LinkedIn profile to access courses from experts on everything from screenwriting to spreadsheets. All you’ll need is your card number and PIN. Wherever you work, whatever your hobby is — there’s a course that can make you better at it: from finance to photography, and making mobile apps to music composition,

It also offers training for popular software and developer tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and several coding languages.

The educational videos range from quick introductions to deep dives into specialized topics.

And they’re all free to watch with your library card. All you need is your card number and PIN to create your profile. If asked, Mentor Public Library’s ID number is oh0142.

Once you’ve done that, you can immediately browse the more than tens of thousands of educational videos waiting for you. And LinkedIn Learning’s collection is constantly updated so you can stay ahead of the curve in your chosen field.

For more online learning, check out Niche Academy. It’s free to use with a Mentor Public Library card.

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04 1, 2018

Master online resources with Niche Academy

By |2023-11-04T09:14:47-04:00April 1, 2018|

We offer a dizzying amount of tools online: databases for research; online classes; digital resources where you can read eBooks and magazines, listen to music and audiobooks, and watch videos.

It can be confusing to find the resources you want and learn how to use them—intimidating even. So we’re offering a new service, Niche Academy, that teaches you how to use all of them. Niche Academy offers short video tutorials that you can watch for free and at your convenience. Learn how to:

Niche Academy also offers videos that explain how to use online tools like Gmail, Goodreads and social media, including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. All of these video tutorials are available for free. You can watch as many as you like at mentorpl.org/niche.

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