Past Technology Programs
Past Technology Classes
If you are interested in having a class repeated, contact the 2nd Floor Information Desk in person, by phone (630) 279-8696, or via email reference@elmlib.org.
Senior Series: Computers for Seniors
Our new computer Senior Series held on the second Monday of every month is a great way to start and develop your skills with the iPad, the internet, and computers. Computers for Seniors: In this introductory course class members will learn the basics of creating, opening, and saving files, and connecting to the internet. For ages 55+
Computers for Seniors PowerPoint
Senior Series: iPad for Seniors
Our new computer Senior Series held on the second Monday of every month is a great way to start and develop your skills with the iPad, the internet, and computers. iPad for Seniors: Ever feel lost or stuck using an iPad? This course will get class members more familiar with the basic functions of the iPad and how to connect to the internet at a relaxed and approachable pace. For ages 55+
Build Your Web Visibility
Interested in boosting online visibility for your website, business, or personal brand. This class will help you better show up in Google Searches, leverage social media, and more.
Build Your Web Visibility Handout
Build Your Web Visibility PowerPoint
Get Organized with Technology
Reduce stress and never miss an appointment again! Class will cover various organizational apps and calendars, including Evernote.
Get Organized with Technology Handout
Get Organized with Technology PowerPoint
Android for Beginners
Have a Galaxy, HTC, Nexus or other Android device? Come discover an introductory look at the features and settings for most Android devices. NOTE: If you are unsure what type of smartphone you have, feel free to ask the reference desk!
What’s New With Windows 8
What’s the difference between Windows 8.1 and older versions, including Windows XP? Join us to learn about tiles customization, shortcuts, OneDrive, and more.
Word Basics
Create, edit, save, and print documents. Computer, keyboard, and mouse knowledge required.
Word 2013 for Beginners PowerPoint
Intermediate Word
Take your Microsoft Word skills to the next level! Class covers margins, creating text boxes, columns, and more. Previous experience with Word required.
Advanced Word
Become a Microsoft Word expert with this advanced level course. Class members will learn how to create sections, adjust layers, presets, custom page sizes and more. Class members should have an excellent working knowledge of Word before signing up.
Advanced Word Handout
Advanced Word PowerPoint
Excel Basics
Learn the basics of how to format, save, and print Excel worksheets. Excel is great for those who need to work with and manipulate data.
Excel 2013 for Beginners PowerPoint
Intermediate Excel
Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level! Class will cover formulas, interrelated worksheets, creating charts, and more. Previous experienced with Excel required.
PowerPoint Basics
Craigslist Basics
Have stuff to sell online? Looking for a used bike? Learn the basics of Craigslist including how to buy, sell, search, and upload photos.
Mac Basics
Interested in using a Mac for the first time? Great for beginners, this class will cover Mac’s basic features on its newest operating system, OS X Mavericks.
Social Media for Small Business
An overview of social media platforms used by small businesses for marketing, customer service, and brand visibility including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Social Media Basics
Interested in Social Media but not sure where to start? Learn the differences between Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Flickr and more. Perfect for beginners.
Social Media Basics PowerPoint
Twitter Basics
What’s the difference between a hashtag and a tweet? Learn the functions and the lingo with this fun introductory Twitter course.
Facebook Basics
A great way to reconnect with old friends, plan events, and share news. Set up a Facebook account and learn the basics including privacy features.
LinkedIn for Beginners
Start using social media for professional networking. Learn the basics of LinkedIn and how to set up an account. Must know email address, password, and how to access your email account remotely.
Yelp! for Beginners
Create an account and learn how to use this user-generated reviews site.
Google Drive
Learn how to collaborate with others and save projects “to the cloud” with this free online tool.
Dropbox Basics
Interested in saving files online but not sure where to start? We’ll show you how to sign up for a Dropbox account and start saving files.
20 Best Technology Tips
Instructors will show the twenty best time saving secrets hidden on your smartphone, web browser and computer. Guaranteed to save you minutes everyday.
Twenty Best Technology Tips Handout
Twenty Best Technology Tips Powerpoint
Wordpress Basics
Learn to create a simple blog or website with this free tool. Existing email account required.
Pinterest Basics
Learn the basics and set up an account. Existing email account required.
Intermediate Pinterest
Already using Pinterest? Learn more advanced tips and tricks to fully customize your board, follow friends, and more. Existing Pinterest account required. Must know user name and password. Must know user name and password, and be comfortable with topic and ready to explore features.
Intermediate Pinterest Handout
Yoga to Youtube
Learn how to build a workout routine using YouTube, and then we will follow along with a beginners’ yoga class on YouTube. Please bring yoga mats and towels. (Extras will be available.)
Meditation App Basics
Summer may be ending but you can still stay serene. We’ll show you the the basics of meditation apps followed by a short meditation session. A great way to start the school year.
Meditation App Basics Powerpoint
Goodreads for Beginners
It’s never been easier to track your reading history, write reviews, find reading lists and start discussions– all online! Class will discuss social cataloging websites including, Goodreads and Shelfari. Email account required.
Investing Databases for Beginners
Learn the basics of the extensive list of Elmhurst Public Library’s investing databases and learn how to access the information like a pro!
Investing Databases for Beginners Handout
Investing Databases for beginners PowerPoint
Ancestry.com for Beginners
Starting a family history project or interested in local history? We’ll guide you through the basics of Ancestry.com, a free electronic resource available to all Elmhurst Public Library card holders.
Ancestry.com for Beginners PowerPoint
Garageband for Beginners
It’s never been easier to record and edit your own music. With this introductory course, we’ll cover how to create, edit, and export a music project. In honor of our newly updated dual-boot computer lab, we’re celebrating all things Apple in October. Each computer in the lab can now be operated as a PC or a Mac. Come to our Mac-themed programs in October.
iMovie for Beginners
iMovie is a great introduction to editing your home movies. Class will cover how to create, edit, and save a iMovie project. In honor of our dual-boot computer lab, we’re celebrating all things Apple. Each computer in the lab can be operated as a PC or a Mac.
Podcasting for Beginners
Always wanted to be on the radio? Learn the basics of recording and editing a Podcast.
Streaming Radio for beginners
Did you know that there are millions of free songs to stream on the internet? With this introductory course we’ll cover Spotify, Pandora, and other streaming radio services available for free online.
Cutting the Cable Cord: Streaming Video
Streaming Content is overtaking the airways, but there are so many options! Learn about providers and devices/services to help you transition to living cable-free. Existing email required at sign-up.
Cutting the Cable Cord Handout
Cutting the Cable Cord PowerPoint
Dreamweaver Basics
Interested in taking your web development skills to the next level? Adobe Dreamweaver allows you to visually edit code and create more complex layouts for web pages.
X-Ray Goggles: Uncovering HTML
Computer Buying Guide
Want to buy a computer but not sure where to start? Learn the differences between operating systems, touch screens, laptops, and everything else!
Computer Buying Guide PowerPoint
Computers for Beginners
Interested in learning about computers, but unsure how to start? This beginner course is an easy start to using computers at home or at the Library.
How to Recycle your old Computer
Have and old computer but afraid to throw it out? We’ll show you how to safely destroy your information and recycle your old computer.
Phone Photography
Start taking better smartphone pictures! For Apple and Android smartphones.Computer Buying Guide
Taking Photos for Craigslist and eBay
Amazed at some of the product photos on eBay and Craigslist? A more professional photo is easy to produce and will help sell products quickly.
Downloading Photos for Beginners
A great introduction for putting photos from your camera onto a computer including an overview of iPhoto and the Photos App.
What’s New with iOS 8
Catch up on the new version of Apple’s mobile software iOS 8. Learn about the new features and apps in this quick 1-hour class.
iPad Basics
Learn how to use your iPad’s settings, apps, web browser, and much more. Bring your iPad with you to class. Must know Apple ID password.
Image Editing with Pixlr
Forget expensive software downloads-the future of image editing is online with this free tool. Learn how to connect, make edits, and save your images. Basic computer, keyboard and mouse knowledge required.
Advanced Pixlr
Become a Pixlr photo editing expert! This class will cover the most advanced and powerful features of Pixlr to make your photos pop. Experience with Pixlr or other photo editing software required.
Houzz for Beginners
Houzz is the largest collection of interior design and decorating ideas on the internet. In this introductory course we’ll cover how to setup a Houzz account, how to navigate, Houzz’s many uses, and more. Email account required.
Best Game Apps
Gaming has gone to the smartphone and tablet! Class will cover the most innovative, exciting games available for Android, iOS, and Windows for all interests.
Streaming Video @ EPL
Start watching feature films, independent shorts, or TV shows through the library’s NEW streaming video collections. Learn how to set up an account and use Hoopla and MyMediaMall. Must know email address, password, and how to access your email remotely.
