Library offering free computer classes

Mentor Public Library announced it is hosting eight free computer classes this month at its Main Branch — 8215 Mentor Ave. The classes are: • Two opportunities to learn Facebook basics at 10 a.m., Oct. 24, and Oct. 25. Each hands-on class will demonstrate basic Facebook features and tips. Attendees should come to class with their Facebook login information and password.

• Microsoft Word — Flyers, Pictures and Drawing Tools at 2 p.m., Oct. 24. Attendees can learn how to use Microsoft Word 2013 to create flyers, manipulate pictures and to effectively use Word’s Drawing Tools.

• Excel I at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 24. In this class, people will learn how to describe a worksheet and its function; create a basic worksheet and learn how to save it to disk; apply simple formulas to perform calculations; apply simple formatting; and explore options for printing a simple worksheet. (Microsoft Word experience necessary.)

• Microsoft Publisher at 2 p.m., Oct. 25. Learn how to use Publisher 2013 to design posters and flyers.

•Excel II at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 25. Learn how to create and copy formulas and functions; understand relativity when working with formulas and functions; recognize and troubleshoot errors in formulas and functions; insert, delete and resize rows and columns; and use advanced printing features.

• Microsoft PowerPoint at 2 p.m., Oct. 26. Learn how to create, format and save PowerPoint presentations.

• Excel III at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Learn how to hide and freeze columns and rows, use print area and print titles, conditional formatting, and how to create and format charts.

All of the classes are free. Registration is required; space is limited, people will want to sign up as soon as possible. Sign up by calling 440-255-8811, ext. 216.

Those who need one-onone help for a tablet, laptop, or smartphone, can get personal device advice from 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. every Thursday this month at MPL’s Lake Branch, 5642 Andrews Road in Mentor-on-the-Lake. Call 440-257- 2512.