The Deschutes Public Library begins its Winter/Spring Series of free, hands-on computer classes for adults in January.  The formal classes offered at the Downtown Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver libraries introduce users to computers, email, and the Internet. Attendees can explore word-processing and spreadsheet software, learn how to effectively search the Internet, and become expert at accessing and using email. There are also classes on Digital Books, Craigslist, and Facebook.

A complete schedule of Winter/Spring classes is available now at your local library. Classes are free and class size is limited, so the library urges those who are interested to make their reservations as soon as possible. Sign up online at www.deschuteslibrary.org/events/classes/ or in person at the Reference Desk of your local Library or call to make reservations at 617-7050.

The following computer classes are offered in January:

Downtown Bend

Know Digital Books	January 10	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Word for Beginners	January 17	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Digital Books	January 24	10:30 a.m. - Noon
Know Word II	January 24	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Craigslist	January 31	10:30 a.m. - Noon
Know Word III	January 31	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Redmond

Know Digital Books	January 6	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Digital Books	January 13	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Computers for Beginners I	January 17	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Computers for Beginners II	January 20	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Word for Beginners	January 24	3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Know Word II	January 27	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Know Word III	January 31	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Sisters

Know Digital Books

January

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Sunriver

Know Resumes

January 4

9:00 – 11: a.m.

Not interested in a formal class? Join us for Open Lab. Use this free time to practice on your computer skills or work on any computer problems you’re having with DPL staff on hand to help. Open Lab sessions are available at the Downtown Bend, East Bend, Redmond, and Sisters libraries.

Downtown Bend	Thursdays	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
East Bend	Tuesdays	2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Redmond	Monday, January 23	3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Sisters	Wednesday, January 18	9:30 – 11:00 a.m.