Additional Resources
GENERAL OPERATING SYSTEMS
Books
- Windows 10: The Missing Manual (005.446 Pogue)
- Windows 10 in Easy Steps (005.446 McGrath)
- Windows 10 for Seniors for Dummies (005.446 Weverka)
- Teach Yourself Visually OS X El Capitan (005.446 McFedries)
- Macs OS Sierra for Dummies (005.446 LeVitus)
- MacOS Sierra in Easy Steps (005.446 Vandome)
- Official Mac Support
- Official Microsoft Windows Support
- GCF Learn Free - Mac OS
- GCF Learn Free - Windows
PHOTOSHOP
- Photoshop Elements 14 for Dummies (006.686 Obermeier)
- The Photoshop Elements 14 Book for Digital Photographers (006.686 Kelby)
CODING/WORDPRESS/BUILD YOUR OWN PC
- WordPress: The Missing Manual (006.752 MacDonald)
- Coding for Dummies (005.1 Abraham)
- Build Your Own PC on a Budget (621.3916 Mueller)
MOBILE DEVICES
- Android Phones and Tablets (004.167 Hart-Davis)
- Android Tips & Tricks (004.167 Hart-Davis)
- My Galaxy S7 for Seniors (004.1675 Miller)
- iPad with iOS 10 for Seniors (004.1674 Ipad)
- Teach Yourself Visually iPad (004.1675 Hart-Davis)
- iPhone: The Missing Manual (621.38456 Pogue)
- GCF Learn Free — Android Baics
- GCF Learn Free - iPad Basics
- GCF Learn Free - Mobile Device Tips
- Digital Learn - Using an Android Device
SOCIAL MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT
Classes for those looking to enhance their skills with various software and social media applications.
BUILD YOUR OWN PC SERIES
Parts 1-3: Learn how to build your own computer and perform basic repairs in this hands-on series.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SERIES
Organizer Basics
Discover how to use the Organizer interface of Photoshop Elements to quickly manage, edit and create unique projects with your photos in this class
Projects
Explore options for adding filters, effects and text by creating a shareable collage of your photographs in this class.
CODING SERIES
HTML Basics
Learn about the basic page structure and formatting of HTML, the programming language that powers the web, in this class.
CSS Basics
Learn how to link pages and create menus using a pre-structured set of HTML pages and start styling page elements with CSS in this class.
CSS Beyond Basics
Learn about the box model, margins, padding, positioning, and layout concepts using CSS to style your web page in this class.
WORDPRESS SERIES
Creating Your Website
Learn how to register an account, establish a domain name, pick a theme, and start creating pages and blog posts using WordPress.com in this class.
Designing Your Website
Learn how to create a menu list and customize the style and layout of your website with images and colors in this class.
Adding Functions
Learn how to add widgets to give your website special functionality for displaying image galleries, featured posts, social media icons and forms in this class.
GOOGLE TOOLS
Google Tools: Gmail
Learn how to streamline electronic communication with an in-depth overview of Gmail and Google Contacts in this class.
Google Tools: Chrome
Learn how to personalize Google Chrome with the Web Store and enhance your web browsing experience in this class.
Google Tools: Drive
Learn the many ways in which Google Drive can be used for uploading, organizing, and sharing files in the cloud in this class.
Google Tools: Docs
Learn how to use Google Docs’ basic features for creating, editing, and sharing word processing documents in this class.
Google Tools: Sheets
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using the basic features of Google Sheets in this class.
Google Tools: Slides
Learn how to use Google Slides’ basic features to add and delete slides, load templates, format text, and add graphics to a presentation in this class.
Google Tools: Calendar
Learn how to use Google Calendar to keep track of upcoming events, commitments, and tasks in this class.
Google Tools: Forms
Learn how to use Google Forms to create and share interactive questionnaires, surveys, and quizzes in this class.
Google Tools: Photos
Learn how to use Google Photos to backup, store, and share photos with family and friends in this class.
TABLETS
Which Tablet is Right for Me
Learn about the features Android, Windows & iOS devices have to offer and compare tablet types ranging from iPads to Kindles in this class.
Getting Started
Learn basic features and functions of your tablet like how to navigate, connect to WiFi, download apps, adjust settings and more in this class.
Working with Apps
Learn about some of the best apps for enhancing your life and having fun with your tablet. Must bring your own device and understand how to download apps.
Library Entertainment Apps
Learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music using your library card and GBPL's entertainment apps. Bring your device and a valid library card.
OTHER CLASSES
Best Travel Apps
Learn how popular travel apps such as Priceline, Trip Advisor, Uber and even First Aid can help you enjoy your next trip in this class.
Craigslist Basics
The classifieds have moved online! Learn how to use Craigslist--the largest online classified ad website--to buy, sell, trade, and more in this class.
Ebay Basics
Learn how to navigate and buy merchandise on eBay--the world's largest online marketplace--as well as how to pay for purchases with PayPal in this class.
Selling on Ebay
Learn how to create an auction, employ selling strategies to maximize profit, navigate eBay's rules, and earn seller ratings that boost future business in this class.
Cutting the Cable Cord
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Join us for an informative presentation on how you might be able to "cut the cord" and use popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
Facebook Basics
Learn about profiles, messages, posts and adding content to Facebook in this introductory class.
Facebook: Getting Started
Learn how to build your profile, add friends and share content in this hands-on class.
Pinterest Basics
Learn to use Pinterest to create virtual bulletin boards to share images, recipes, craft ideas, and other things you love in this class.
Pinterest Getting Started
Learn how to build your collection of useful pins and boards, follow fellow pinners, and adjust basics security settings in this hands-on class.
Heath & Wellness Apps
Learn about some of the best new health and wellness apps for nutrition, fitness, medical information, personal care and more in this class.
Smartphone Photography Basics
Learn about the basic features and functions of your smartphone's camera in this class! Android and iPhone welcome. Must bring your device.