93 Newark Pompton Turnpike

Riverdale, NJ 07457

(973) 835-5044

fax: (973) 835-2175

973-835-5044

fax- 973-835-2175

Photo: Riverdale Public Library.

 

Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Computer Help for New Users

Classes

 The Riverdale Public Library periodically offers several introductory classes and workshops on topics such as how to use computers, the Internet, email, eBay, Google, shopping on the Internet, how to find health information, and more.

 

All classes are hands-on, small-group and free.  Click here to see sample classes. Reservations are required.   Please check the Events Calendar for dates and times. Please call the library at 973-835-5044 to register.

 

 Additional Training

bullet

Tutoring for Individuals and Small Groups is available upon request.  Sessions are available on most aspects of using a computer such as email, Internet, Word, Excel and Power Point.  Please call the library to arrange a time that is convenient for both you and the instructor.

bullet

 The Morris County Library frequently runs classes on many aspects of using computers.  Check their website to see what’s currently scheduled.  Click here.

 

 Generations Online for Seniors

 All public computers at the library are equipped with Generations Online, a special feature that makes the computer easy to use for Seniors.  In addition, the Library has set up two PCs at the Riverdale Community Senior Center which are intended to be used to access the Internet via Generations Online.

  

Online Training

 If you are new to the computer, there’s an easy way to practice new things like how to use a keyboard and using a mouse.  Try some of these websites.  Click on the link to begin.

  

Keyboarding skills

http://www.goodtyping.com

 

http://www.typing-lessons.org

 

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/winkeyboard.htm

Using the mouse

http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/intro.htm

 

http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/mousercise.htm

 

http://pbclibrary.org/mousing/games.htm

Help with Microsoft Office

·         Office 2000

 

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/

·         Office 2007

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2007/

Help with Internet Explorer

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_ie.htm

 Computers 

·         Compare prices and review product briefs.

·         Computer dictionary

·         Computer tips

  

http://shopper.cnet.com 

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/

http://www.wiredguide.com/ 

Internet safety & spam

http://www.getnetwise.org/

http://safekids.com 

Safe shopping guidelines

http://www.safeshopping.org

Seniors

·         Computer tips from AARP

·         Free courses, news, online book discussions, and much more

 

http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/

 http://www.seniornet.org