The city of Las Cruces is rolling out a series of computer literacy classes throughout October, as announced by the Las Cruces Public Libraries on their official website. These classes are engineered to help those new to computing get their digital feet wet, offering guidance ranging from basic use to more complex tasks like spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.
According to the City of Las Cruces, starting with 'Basic Computer Skills' on October 7th at the Munson Senior Center, attendees can learn fundamental operations such as how to operate a mouse and understand the core concepts of computing, the importance of these skills cannot be understated in our modern age where digital literacy is akin to a foundational cornerstone of daily existence. Following this, on October 8th, 'Internet Basics and Safety' will take place at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, aiming to educate participants on straightforward Internet navigation and essential online safety practices.
The program continues on October 15th with a focus on file management and digital photo organization, a crucial skill in an era of overwhelming data. The class titled 'Manage Your Files and Digital Pictures' will be hosted again at Branigan Memorial Library, easing students into the art of organizing their digital memories and important documents. Moreover, 'Smart Phone Basics' is slated for October 21st at Munson Senior Center addressing the ubiquitous hand-held technology that has become an indispensable part of our lives.
With further classes like 'Your Email Questions Answered' on the 24th to appease the curiosity and resolve the challenges many face in managing their electronic mail, the educational program reaffirms the library's commitment to public education; 'Internet Basics and Safety' will receive an encore presentation on October 28th, and lastly for those in the Apple ecosystem, 'MacBook Basics' will be imparted on October 29th, again at Branigan Memorial Library. At every event, participants are encouraged to arrive early as the hands-on sessions provide a limited number of laptops for use.
