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Cancelled

Basic Computers-Person

The Basics for Absolute Beginners

Learn and understand the basics of using a computer and understanding computers. This course is for absolute beginners with no prior experience with computers.

In this class you will learn the basics of using a computer with a Windows operating system. You will learn important vocabulary related to computer systems, using the mouse, opening and closing windows, the difference between hardware & software, how to identify hardware and software, and keyboard and shortcut features. Also included is information on using the public computers at Montgomery County Public Library. You will also learn how to open applications, and introduced to basic the Internet. This course is for absolute beginners with no prior experience with computers.

Questions about this program? Contact the Germantown Library 240-777-0110.

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Please checkout our calendar of events page.

Take a look at these resources if you are interested in improving your knowledge of computers and information technology, Udemy and LinkedIn Learning. Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

cm 1.1 01/03/2023

Germantown Library

Phone: 240-777-0110

Hours
Mon, Mar 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Upcoming Events

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sun, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cancelled
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Apr 01, 11:10am - 11:40am

Tue, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Apr 01, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Apr 05, 11:10am - 11:40am

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sun, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sun, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Apr 08, 11:10am - 11:40am

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Apr 08, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
This event is full

Sun, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sun, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Registration opens Sunday, March 30 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Apr 15, 11:10am - 11:40am

Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Apr 15, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sun, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Apr 22, 11:10am - 11:40am

Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Apr 22, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration opens Sunday, April 13 2025 at 10:30am

Sun, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm