The Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom Literacy Council invite people who cannot afford computer classes to sign-up for Basic Computer Skills classes on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., May 6 – June 10, 2025. The classes will be held in the Lecture Room located on the ground floor of the Central Library and space is limited; pre-registration is required*. Note: the May 20 class will take place in the SkillShare Space at the Central Library.
The free classes will be led by a Whatcom Literacy Council volunteer who will use Northstar Digital Literacy lessons to provide instruction on basic computer skills, essential software skills, and using technology in daily life. Each participant will have access to a laptop provided by the Library for the class.
*Pre-registration is required. Participants can sign up for a single class or all 6, as space allows. Separate registration is required for each session, click on the individual class sessions below to register. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, May 6 – June 10.
- Tuesday, May 6, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Basic Computer Skills
- Tuesday, May 13, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Internet Basics
- Tuesday, May 20, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Using Email
- Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Microsoft Word
- Tuesday, June 3, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Google Docs
- Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Career Search Skills
Library Basics Tech Coaching Classes
The Bellingham Public Library also offers half-hour, one-to-one Library Basics Tech Coaching sessions with a librarian for patrons who need help accessing the Library’s digital materials. Learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks, stream films or music, get started with Mango Languages, or use any of our digital databases on a personal device or computer. Library Basics Tech Coaching sessions are offered every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for each half hour session. Please contact the Library Help Desk at 360-778-7323 to sign up for a session.
Page updated 5/1/2025
