Starting Tuesday, April 24 Microsoft Excel 2007 classes are back! Learn the basics of Excel to create tables of data as well as dynamic charts. One hour classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday. Morning sessions start at 10:15 AM both days, and afternoon sessions are held at 5:30 PM on Tuesdays, and 4:30 PM on Thursdays.

Next week, March 4 -10, is Read an eBook Week! The popularity of eReader devices like the Kindle and Nook, and tablet computers like the iPad and Galaxy is explosive. The percentage of people who own one of these devices has more than doubled since last November. To celebrate, we will host a library eBook demonstration next Thursday, March 8 from 2:15 to 3:45. Due to the great diversity among these devices, the aim of this workshop is to demonstrate the download process. One-on-one, hands-on trainings can be scheduled for another time.

This Saturday, February 18, we will hold a Kindle workshop. Whether you use a classic Kindle, Kindle Touch, or Kindle Fire, join us in our computer lab from 2 to 4 PM for this troubleshooting and information sharing session. Learn how to download library books, as well as manage the items on your Amazon Kindle account. Attendance is limited to 20 people, so arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the program to ensure your seat. Hope to see you there! 

Do you have an iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone that you're stuck trying to figure out? Maybe you've tackled the basics, but now you want to know how to checkout and download library material. Attend our iPad workshop this Saturday, February 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and share knowledge (or lack thereof)  with other Apple users. Also, get professional assistance and see live demonstrations. Attendance is limited to 20 people, so arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the program to ensure your seat. Hope to see you there!

Did you know that Katy Library has Windows 7 laptops for checkout? Want to check Facebook while sitting in one of our comfy sofa chairs? Maybe you’d like to surf the web while sitting near your child as he or she plays games on the children’s computers. Get a laptop for a lending period up to two hours and take it anywhere inside the main area of the library.
To check out a laptop, simply visit the front desk, or the information desk, and sign our laptop policy form. At the time of checkout, you must present your Harris County Public Library card. Also, your account must be open for at least 30 days, and your status must be in good standing. Children may check out laptops as long as they are 13 or older.
 

Do you have a million photos on your digital camera? Attend our workshop from 2 to 4:00 PM this Saturday, November 19, in the computer lab to free up memory space and get your files organized.
Not quite sure what to get that special someone for Christmas yet? How about an eReader device or tablet computer? Attend our technology petting zoo on Saturday December 3 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM and sample devices like iPad2, Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook, Sony Reader and more.
Are you dreading the idea of addressing all those holiday cards by hand? From 11 AM to 1:00 PM on December 3, we’ll show you how to convert a list of contacts into printable holiday labels using Microsoft Word 2007 Mail Merge. This season, make Katy one of your destinations for holiday survival skills.
 

Have you wanted to join Facebook but aren’t quite sure how to get started? Or maybe you already have an FB account and the recent changes to the site have thrown you off. Come to our three part course that covers all the Facebook essentials. Learn how to manage your privacy and account settings, edit your profile, search for people you know, and make friends. Also, see how to post pictures and links, leave comments and more! Classes start on Friday November 4, and will be held every other Friday until December 2. Each class will last for about two hours from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Next Wednesday, October 19, we will begin our five-part course on Microsoft Excel. Because Excel is one of the most widely used Office applications by employers, this could be a great opportunity for you to build your job skills. Learn how to build tables, input data and formulas, and insert charts. Classes will be held each Wednesday at 1:15 PM and 4:30 PM, and Mondays at 10:15 AM and 5:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there.

On Monday September 19, we will start a four-part course on Facebook, the world’s foremost social networking site. Learn how to create an account, manage your user profile, upload pictures, connect with friends, and leave comments. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday until September 28. Hope to see you there!

Thursday September 22, Katy Library will host a resume seminar.  A presenter from the Texas Workforce Commission will give professional insight on the do’s and don’ts of creating a strong and well organized resume. Learn what to emphasize and omit from your resume to impress potential employers. The seminar will last two hours, from 12 to 2 PM.