Are you eager to navigate the internet with greater ease? Or, maybe you know someone who is curious about email, word processing or computer security, but unsure where to start.
Computers connect us to worlds of knowledge, but they can also be intimidating and confusing, especially if you didn’t grow up “speaking” the language of tech. Luckily, it’s never too late to learn.
Whether you are ready to set up your first email address or develop more advanced skills in artificial intelligence and podcasting, San Mateo County Libraries has a Computer Basics class for you.
Tech Beginners Welcome!
Since November 2023, we have been offering free adult and senior computer classes at all of our locations. Led by expert instructor David Casuto, opens a new window, these classes cover everything from navigating websites to file management and ChatGPT.
Absolutely no experience is necessary to join one of these programs. Participants don’t even have to bring their own computers—we'll provide everything you need!
What better place than the library to try something new? Don't just take our word for it, here's what participants have had to say:
- Our students appreciate how much they learned from David’s patient and clear instruction style, stating the class was “practical and engaging.”
- Another student thought the class was “excellent,” describing how “the instructor was very receptive to people’s questions” and understood how to break down potentially confusing concepts.
- One student even shared that this class was her first time ever touching a computer!
Register for an Upcoming Class
We are thrilled to continue offering Computer Basics classes across our libraries. Here are the classes available for February and March.
Tuesday Morning Classes from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
| Date | SMCL Location | Computer Basics Class Topic |
| February 6 | Woodside | File Management & Cloud Storage |
| February 13 | North Fair Oaks | Email Essentials Part 1 |
| February 20 | Millbrae | Word Processing Basics |
| February 27 | Half Moon Bay | Social Media Basics |
| March 5 | North Fair Oaks | Computer Security Basics (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) |
| March 12 | Foster City | Social Media Basics |
| March 19 | Belmont | Intro to Canva |
| March 26 | Pacifica Sharp Park | Word Processing Basics |
Tuesday Afternoon Classes from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
| Date | SMCL Location | Computer Basics Class Topic |
| February 6 | Atherton | Intro to Artificial Intelligence |
| February 13 | Belmont | Excel Basics |
| February 20 | Brisbane | Intro to Artificial Intelligence |
| February 27 | Pacifica Sharp Park | Email Essentials Part 2 |
| March 5 | Atherton | Computer Security Basics (1:00-2:30 PM) |
| March 12 | Woodside | Email Essentials Part 1 |
| March 19 | Half Moon Bay | Computer Security Basics (1:00-2:30 PM) |
| March 26 | San Carlos | Social Media Tutorials |
To register for these and other upcoming Computer Basics classes, check out our events calendar or call our Customer Care at 1-833-YES-SMCL (1-833-937-7625).
We can’t wait to see you there!
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