Upcoming Computer Classes
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Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
Edit and enhance your photographs using Adobe Photoshop. In this course, you will learn Photoshop fundamentals and the basic tools available at your disposal. Set-up your work environment, open files and perform various editing functions that this software has to offer.
The 970West Studio is located at 502 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, across the street from the Central Library.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Central Library Computer Lab
Location: Central Library
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on class. Basic computer skills required (e.g. using mouse and keyboard).
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
Get behind the camera while learning the fundamentals of videography in this hands-on course. In this class, you will learn how to properly capture video by controlling camera settings like focus, frame rate, white balance, and more. Participants will also get a chance to use the tools of the trade such as a video tripod and clapperboard. 970West Studio's Intro to Digital Photography is recommended prior to taking this class but is not required.
The 970West Studio is located at 502 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, across the street from the Central Library.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: Central Library Computer Lab
Location: Central Library
In this class, learn how registering for copyright, trademarks, and patents can help you protect creative works, inventions, and your business brand. You will also learn database and reseach resources to determine if someone already owns the patent or trademark you are seeking, one of the first steps in the patent or trademark application process.
Pre-requisite: basic computer and internet-searching skills.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Central Library
Library staff is available to help with your eReader, laptop or other gadget/tech questions. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In-depth/additional questions may require a future Book a Librarian appointment when others are waiting.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Clifton Branch
Schedule a half-hour of one-on-one research, ebook, or computer help. Call 970-434-6936 to register.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
Come explore the 970West Studio as we offer orientations and have staff available to answer multimedia production questions. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In-depth and additional questions may require a future Book a Librarian appointment when others are waiting.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
Learn the basics of mixing a multitrack song in Presonus Studio One digital audio workstation. Understand how to create a stereo mix. Explore dynamic, frequency and time-based audio effects. Demonstrate these effects using auxiliary sends and channel inserts. Discuss the functions of the master stereo bus/final output.
The 970West Studio is located at 502 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, across the street from the Central Library.
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Central Library Computer Lab
Location: Central Library
Google is much more than a search engine! Learn about other free Google Tools like Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail and more. Before participating in this class, trainees should be able to use a mouse, follow a link, type an Internet address into the Address Bar, and type information into a Text Box.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Collbran Branch
Schedule a half-hour of one-on-one research, ebook, or computer help. Call 970-487-3545 to register.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Central Library
Library staff is available to help with your eReader, laptop or other gadget/tech questions. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In-depth/additional questions may require a future Book a Librarian appointment when others are waiting.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
Discussion on modern sound recording. Learn about waveforms, proper gain staging and converting audio signals from the analog to the digital domain and back! Understand sample rates and bit depth in digital recording. Common cable types and connections. Examine microphone types, their frequency response, sensitivity, polar patterns and common uses.
The 970West Studio is located at 502 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, across the street from the Central Library.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Central Library Computer Lab
Location: Central Library
This class is for the very beginning computer user. Skills taught include using the mouse and keyboard. Students will also learn about the various parts of the computer, the computer desktop, taskbar, and start menu.
Registration is encouraged but NOT required.
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Central Library
Library staff is available to help with your eReader, laptop or other gadget/tech questions. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In-depth/additional questions may require a future Book a Librarian appointment when others are waiting.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Clifton Branch
Schedule a half-hour of one-on-one research, ebook, or computer help. Call 970-434-6936 to register.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: Central Library Computer Lab
Location: Central Library
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in this hands-on class. Basic computer skills required (e.g. using mouse and keyboard).
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
In this hands-on course learn the fundamentals of video editing using Adobe Premiere, a program included in the Adobe Creative Cloud. In this class you will learn how to import your video clips into the editor, edit clips inside the editor for improved playback, and export your video projects so you can share them to your favorite online video sharing websites.
The 970West Studio is located at 502 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, across the street from the Central Library.
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Central Library Computer Lab
Location: Central Library
Google is much more than a search engine! Learn about other free Google Tools like Google Maps, Google Calendar, Gmail and more. Before participating in this class, trainees should be able to use a mouse, follow a link, type an Internet address into the Address Bar, and type information into a Text Box.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Fruita Branch
Schedule a half-hour of one-on-one research, ebook, or computer help. 2 half-hour appointments are available per session. Call 970-858-7703 to register.
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: 970West Studio
Location: 970West Studio
Take the first step toward using the 970West Studio. Orientation classes last an hour. Walk-ins welcome!
The 970West Studio is located at 502 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, across the street from the Central Library.