BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Montgomery County Public Libraries X-WR-CALNAME:Montgomery County Public Libraries BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2c66d60a-899c-492b-958c-80c990ad8c93 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20261004T205218Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T140000 SUMMARY:Beyond The Basics: Six Week Computer Class LOCATION:Germantown Library\nGermantown Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Germantown Library;X-APPLE -RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Germantown Library:geo:39.1819695,-77.2661077 GEO:39.1819695;-77.2661077 DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Basics is an intermediate class designed for people knowledgeable of using a computer and familiar with the internet..\nhttps ://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17583850 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Senior Planet will present this 6-week\, PC-based course. It expands on the concepts and skills \;taught in Senior Plan et\, Computer Basics and explores the internet as an ever yday \;resource. If you are an absolute beginner and never used a computer this class is not appropriate.& nbsp\;  \;In order to register\, you mu st have knowledge and experience with of basic computer use and using the internet. \;

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This intermediate course will help you imp rove your research skills\; explore more email \;features\; use Google Drive\, Photos\, and Docs\; and go over how to \;stay safe online. Yo u'll also learn how the internet can be a great \;source for entertain ment\, health information\, and more! This course is \;a good opportun ity to \; expand your ability to use computers to improve \;and en rich your daily life. \;Prerequisites: You must have an email address that you use and be \;comfortable downloading apps an d navigating the internet. To get the most out of this course\, you should also be willing to open a Gmail \;account if you don&rsquo\;t already have one.

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  1. Online Research &\; Navigation: Strengthening search ski lls to find reliable health information\, resources\, and entertainment.\n
  2. Email &\; Google Tools: Exploring advanced email features and utilizing Google Drive\, Google Photos\, and Google Docs.
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  3. Online Safety &\; Security: Essential practices for navigating the web safely and securely.
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  4. Everyday Utility: Practical applications for usin g computers to simplify daily tasks.
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Senior Planet will pr ovide all registered attendees a workbook that accompanies the class.

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

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Don't have a card right now? \; No worries! \; F ind out how to \;Get a Library Card.

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the sug gested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program i ntended for children must have an accompanying child.

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If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodat ed.

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Accommodation Requests

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To reques t an accommodation\, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If the y are unable to help\, or if you need an accommodation for an online resou rce or event\, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administra tion at 240-777-0002.

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