Bismarck residents who want to get more comfortable with a computer, a word processor or the phone in their pocket can sign up for a winter series of small-group classes at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, starting Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The library's events calendar lists the first session, Computer and Internet Basics, from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 27 in the Missouri River Room. According to the calendar, the class covers "basic computer components and mouse skills," along with searching and examining websites, and is "geared toward the beginner."
The library's flyer bills the lineup as its "26 Winter 27 Computer Classes." The calendar shows these sessions through Nov. 18, all from 10 to 11 a.m.:
- Tue., Oct. 27: Computer and Internet Basics
- Tue., Nov. 3: Beginning Microsoft Word
- Tue., Nov. 10: Introduction to iPad / iPhone
- Tue., Nov. 17: Introduction to Android Phones & Tablets
- Wed., Nov. 18: Beginning Microsoft Excel
The calendar lists more sessions in December and January, running through a Beginning Microsoft Excel class on Jan. 27, 2027.
The library's Computer Classes page says seating is limited to six participants per session and that registration is required. It notes that the Word and Excel classes expect a working knowledge of Windows, the mouse and basic typing. For the iPad/iPhone and Android workshops, the page says devices will not be provided, so participants should bring their own.
Before you go
- Where: Missouri River Room, Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N. Fifth St.
- Sign up: Register online through the library's events calendar. The flyer also says you can register at the Adult Information Desk. The Oct. 27 event page says registration for that class closes at 10 a.m. that day; the other class pages list the same 10 a.m. same-day cutoff.
- Seats: Six per session.
- Questions: The flyer and the class event pages list 701-355-1492.
- Cost: The library's pages don't list a fee. Check ahead.
- Heads up: The library's calendar says the building is closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
Sources: https://www.bismarcklibrary.org/2274/Computer-Classes, https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?program_types%5B20%5D=20, https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-and-internet-basics-26690, https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-microsoft-word-26694, https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/introduction-ipad-iphone-26700, https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/introduction-android-phones-tablets-26703, https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-microsoft-excel-26697, https://www.bismarcknd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/56801/261027-Winter-Computer-16x09-HP-270127
