Homer Township Public Library

Registration for most of our winter and spring programs (including lapsit and story hour) begins January 30, but you can sign up starting on January 9 for our hands-on computer and quilting classes.

Computer classes for adults:

Except for the free "Email" class, each class is 2 hours long and requires a non-refundable fee to be paid at sign-up -- $10 for Homer Township residents, $20 for non-residents. Basic keyboard and mouse skills (knowledge of typing, ability to double-click and click-and-drag) are prerequisites for all classes except "Introduction to Computers."

Email (45-minute class, free)
February 8, March 8, April 12, or May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Create a Yahoo! email account and learn how to send and receive email.

Introduction to Computers
January 31 or April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the parts of a computer and how to open and close programs, such as Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Time will be spent practicing to use a mouse. For people with little or no experience with a computer.

Introduction to Word
February 11 at 10:00 a.m., or March 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. The lesson will include menus, toolbars, formatting, saving and printing documents.

Introduction to Excel
February 14 or May 30 at 6:30 p.m., or April 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. The lesson will include formulas, graphs, formatting, print and saving.

Introduction to PowerPoint
March 11 at 10:00 a.m., or May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. This lesson includes creating basic presentations, templates and schemes, animation, formatting texts and creating notes.

We will also be offering free before-hours business computing classes this winter and spring, funded by a grant of federal money awarded by the Illinois State Library. The schedule for those classes will be announced soon.

Create a Family Quilt:

Family activity (child 8 or older, plus a parent/caregiver)
6 Saturdays, 2 hours each week
Choose from January 21-February 25 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.,
or March 11-April 15 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Each adult/child team will learn 6 different quilt block techniques. Pre-cut kits and assembly will be provided free of charge to each family team, but participans will need to purchase some materials (contact Kitty Mitchell at the Library for details). At the end of 6 weeks, each team will take home a completed 30x40-inch quilt, suitable for a child's lap, crib, or wall decoration.

These family quilt classes are funded by an Arts Grant from the Target Corporation.