One-to-one Computer/Internet training - July & August
Fall dates for classes will be announced soon.
Learn @ Our Library classes - FREE! One hour! Hands-on!
Can't make to one of the Mousing Matters, Computer Comfort, Internet Survival, Email Essentials and Email Extras class or you just want a refresher?
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Computer Classes for a Fee:
Kids' Computer Camps - Free
Mousing Matters
Learning to use the mouse is a very important part of learning to use computers. Master the use of the mouse in one hour or less through entertaining practice sites. You will learn how to manipulate and use the mouse including how to hold the mouse, operate pointing, clicking, drag and drop and scrolling with the mouse.
STRAWBERRY HILL (phone 604-501-5839 to register)
- Tuesday, June 1st, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
- Wednesday, April 7th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am (in Punjabi)
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
- Thursday, April 22nd, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
GUILDFORD LIBRARY (phone 604-598-7366 to register)
Computer Comfort
Do you want to learn how to use a computer but don't know where to start? This session will introduce you to the fundamental components of a computer and how to get started using a computer. Desktop properties and all about Windows will give you a good start. Please take Mousing Matters before you register for this class.
STRAWBERRY HILL (phone 604-501-5839 to register)
Tuesday, June 8th, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Wednesday, April 14th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am (in Punjabi)
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
- Thursday, May 6th, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
GUILDFORD LIBRARY (phone 604-598-7366 to register)
Internet Survival Skills
Develop basic skills for surfing the Internet. Understand browsers, the library’s homepage and to find your way to the information you need. Also learn to access your library account to activate holds and renewals. Your must have mouse and basic computer skills to register.
STRAWBERRY HILL (phone 604-501-5839 to register)
- Tuesday, June 15th, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
- Wednesday, April 21st, 10:00 am to 11:00 am (in Punjabi)
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
- Thursday, May 13th, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
GUILDFORD LIBRARY (phone 604-598-7366 to register)
Email Essentials 
Learn the essentials of email: how to read, send, forward, retrieve and delete. Yahoo is the preferred web mail.
STRAWBERRY HILL (phone 604-501-5839 to register)
- Tuesday, June 22nd, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
- Wednesday, April 28th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am (in Punjabi)
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
- Thursday, May 27th, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
GUILDFORD LIBRARY (phone 604-598-7366 to register)
Thursday, April 1st, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 25th, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Email Extras 
Use your Email to store and distribute digital photographs and e-cards. Learn how to open, save, store and send attachments. Must be familiar with email or have taken Email Essentials.
STRAWBERRY HILL (phone 604-501-5839 to register)
- Tuesday, June 29th, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
- Wednesday, May 5th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am (in Punjabi)
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
- Thursday, June 3rd, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
GUILDFORD LIBRARY (phone 604-598-7366 to register)
Tuesday, April 13th, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 1st, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Digital Library 
Learn about our free online digital products: Overdrive, NextReads, NetLibrary, Naxos. Download audio and text digital books, sign-up for new book notices and experience the world of digital music and literature.
STRAWBERRY HILL (phone 604-501-5839 to register)
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
GUILDFORD LIBRARY (phone 604-598-7366 to register)
Photoshop Elements
This session is an introduciton to Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0. Topics include an overview of using Photoshop Elements, as well as the basics of loading your images into Photoshop, understanding differences in image formats, and editing, fixing, and formatting them.
SEMIAHMOO LIBRARY (phone 604-592-6908 to register)
- Thursday, April 15th, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Computer Classes for a fee
These computer classes are conducted by the City of Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture department:
Social Networking
Don't be left out. Attend this overview to social networking and learn all about making new contacts, sharing information and connecting with friends using Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and YouTube. To register, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg at 604-501-5100.
at GUILDFORD Library Electronic Classroom:
4206039 2 sessions $36
Thursday, April 15 & 22, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
4206040 2 sessions $36
Thursday, June 3 & 10, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom:
4205458 2 sessions $36
Monday, April 12 & Wednesday, April 14, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
at STRAWBERRY HILL Library Electronic Classroom:
4205459 2 sessions $36
Saturday, May 1 & May 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Photoshop Elements 5.0
Learn Windows Photoshop Elements 5.0, including the interface, basic photo editing, some special effects, new software features and using the Organizer to manage your photos.
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom:
See Above
Express Excel Level 1
Get to know the basics of Excel, a powerful spreadsheet program, in just 2 short lessons. Learn how to enter and manipulate data, calculate formulas and create graphs. Must have some knowledge of Windows 98, 2000 or XP. To register for this session, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg at 604-501-5100.
at STRAWBERRY HILL Library Electronic Classroom:
4205523 2 sessions $36
Saturday, April 3 & 10, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom:
No classes at this time.
at GUILDFORD Library Electronic Classroom:
4206031 2 sessions $36
Saturday, April 3 & 10, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4206032 2 sessions $36
Thursday, May 13 & 20, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
4206033 2 sessions $36
Thursday, June 3 & 10, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Express Word (Processing) Level 1
Get to know the basics of word processing using Microsoft Office Word in just 2 short lessons. The focus is on the key skills you need to start word processing. Must have some knowledge of Windows 98, 2000 or XP. To register for this session, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg 604-501-5100.
at STRAWBERRY HILL Library Electronic Classroom:
4205464 2 sessions $36
Saturday, April 3 & 10, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
4205465 2 sessions $36
Saturday, May 15 & 22, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom:
4205462 2 sessions $36
Monday, May 3 & Wednesday, May 5, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
4205463 2 sessions $36
Monday, May 31 & Wednesday, June 2, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
at GUILDFORD Library Electronic Classroom:
4206034 2 sessions $36
Thursday, April 15 & 22, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
4206035 2 sessions $36
Saturday, April 17 & 24, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Getting Started:
This course will give you an Introduction to computers, Windows, Word, Excel, Internet and email. An excellent start! To register for this session, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg at 604-501-5100.
at STRAWBERRY HILL Library Electronic Classroom:
4205563 6 sessions $144
Saturday, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
at GUILDFORD Library Electronic Classroom:
4206036 6 sessions $144
Saturday, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Getting Started 55+:
Strictly for Seniors! An Introduction to the computer, the Windows environment, Word, Excel, Internet and email. An excellent start! To register for this session, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg at 604-501-5100.
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom:
4205456 6 sessions $144
Monday & Wednesday, April 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
4205571 6 sessions $144
Monday & Wednesday, May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizing Your Virtual Files
Discover how to effectively move and organize files and transfer data from disk or jump drive to hard drive. Become familiar with Windows Explorer and much more.
To register for this session, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg at 604-501-5100.
at STRAWBERRY HILL Library Electronic Classroom:
4205492 2 sessions $36
Saturday, April 17 & 24, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4205493 2 sessions $36
Saturday, May 29 & June 5, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom:
4205490 2 sessions $36
Monday, April 19 & Wednesday, April 21, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
4205491 2 sessions $36
Monday, May 31 & Wednesday, June 2, 12:30 am - 2:00 pm
at GUILDFORD Library Electronic Classroom:
4206037 2 sessions $36
Saturday, May 1 & 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4206038 2 sessions $36
Thursday, May 13 & 20, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Intro to Vista
Windows Vista is here. This short, hands-on course explains and demonstrates many of the new features in Windows Vista to help get you up to speed quickly. Learn about the new look and feel of the Windows Vista desktop. To register for this session, call Parks, Recreation & Culture's 24-hour PhoneReg at 604-501-5100.
at GUILDFORD Library Electronic Classroom:
No classes at this time.
at SEMIAHMOO Library Electronic Classroom: 4205495 1 session $18
Monday, April 26, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
4205496 1 session $18
Wednesday, April 28, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
4205497 1 session $18
Monday, May 17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
4205498 1 session $18
Wednesday, May 19, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
at STRAWBERRY HILL Library Electronic Classroom:4205499 1 session $18
Saturday, May 29, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
4205500 1 session $18
Saturday, June 5, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm