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Palmerton Area Library offers computer classes

The Palmerton Area Library at 402 Delaware Ave. in Palmerton is offering computer classes for adults from 5-7 p.m. Thursdays after the library is closed so students can use all the computers at the library.

Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops if they own one.Intro to Computers will be three weeks, beginning Sept. 25. Topics include learning to set up your mouse, keyboard and monitor and learning to work with windows and installed programs. This class is for those who have no computer experience.Intro to Internet and email begins Oct. 16. Students will use Internet Explorer; learn general Internet concepts; types of Internet connections and service providers; and using mouse controls, scroll bars, hyperlinks and the address bar. Students will also learn how to send, receive, save and print email and attachments.Microsoft Office Excel/Word begins Nov. 6. The students will learn to use menus and toolbars, create, edit, revise and format a document, work with spell check, help menu and clip-art. They will learn how to make labels, work with tables, charts and spreadsheets.The new class offered this year is called Social Media and Mobile Devices. It will start Dec. 4. Students will learn about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Skype, apps and much more.Bring along your iPad or tablet to class.To enroll in any of these classes, please call the library at 610-826-3424 or stop in to pick up a flier and register.Class size is limited, so register early.