If you're thinking of starting a blog or just beginning one, this course is for you. Perhaps you'd like to try out podcasting too. You can and it's easy. In this course, you'll learn how to create, manage, and promote your own blog and audio and video podcast using tools that you already have on your computer—no paid software or equipment is needed.  

For more details or to register visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/web-2-0-blogs-wikis-and-podcasts?tab=detail

Classes will meet at the Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., Kittery.

Bring your own tablet or laptop, or use a library workstation. Upon signup, please inform Kittery/Marshwood Adult Ed if you need an accessible classroom.

Learn all about this dynamic marketing tool that’s just right for small business, nonprofits, and organizations. We love it here at the library – see what it can do for you!

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-8 pm, 1 session

Course Fee: $12

Classes will meet at the Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., Kittery.

Bring your own tablet or laptop, or use a library workstation. Upon signup, please inform Kittery/Marshwood Adult Ed if you need an accessible classroom.

Want to create your own space online? There are some great, easy-to-use options out there to make a basic Web page. We’ll explore Google Sites, Weebly, Wix, and blogging platforms, as well as some more advanced options if you’d like to go further.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6-8 pm, 1 session

Course Fee: $12

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular website publisher, powering more than 25% of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the Web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional.

In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community.

To register or for details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/creating-wordpress-web-sites-introduction?tab=detail

Classes will meet at the Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., Kittery.

Bring your own tablet or laptop, or use a library workstation. Upon signup, please inform Kittery/Marshwood Adult Ed if you need an accessible classroom.

Making a Facebook page for your business or organization is one thing- promoting it and using it as an advertising tool is another. Learn the best ways to get the word out about your page, how to incorporate photos and video, and reach as many customers as possible.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-8 pm, 1 session

Course Fee: $12

Classes will meet at the Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., Kittery.

Bring your own tablet or laptop, or use a library workstation. Upon signup, please inform Kittery/Marshwood Adult Ed if you need an accessible classroom.

Learn how to fine-tune your social media presence: creating effective and engaging content, networking with other professionals, and promoting your business across different platforms. This session is for users who are familiar with the nuts and bolts of a Facebook business page.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6-8 pm, 1 session

Course Fee: $12

The Internet provides unlimited opportunities if you're a writer, whether you just have a few hours a week to blog or want a full-time publishing career or just plan to promote your books or business on the Web. There is no single way to become successful writing for the Web, so this course shows you the hundreds of different choices you have, and helps you set your own goals. In fact, by the end of the course, you'll have your very own publishing plan, from the steps to take in developing your writer's platform or brand, to the markets that will help you accomplish your goals.

For more details or to register visit: https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/internet-writing-markets-introduction?tab=detail

Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. In fact, most workplaces require that new employees have a basic level of understanding of Microsoft Excel. 

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course will introduce you to the program’s basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you will learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. By the time you're done, you will know how to use this vital Office 2019 tool.

To register or for more details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/intro-excel-microsoft-excel-2019-office-365?tab=detail