March 2020 -- Computer & Technology News
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

PPL regularly offers varied free computer and technology training classes. Whether for personal use or small business application, these classes are an opportunity for you to get savvy with the latest web technologies and tools.
 
Registration is required! To register online or for more information, visit www.provlib.org/calendar . If you need assistance, please call 455-8000.

Ages 14 - adult are welcome!
Classes with less than 5 registrants may be cancelled. Cancelled classes will NOT be rescheduled but may be offered again in the future.


Sign up NOW for Computer Basics at NetworkRI!

Our next class at NetworkRI One Stop Center will be Computer Basics running on:
Fridays, March 13 - April 17
8:30 - 10 am

In Computer Basics we'll cover computer terminology, using the mouse & keyboard, and navigating the computer interface. Six week class; please register and plan to attend all sessions.

NetworkRI One Stop center, 1 Reservoir Ave., Providence
Registration is open; sign up now!

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Essential Excel Classes for all Levels -- Sign up NOW!

If you've always wanted to learn MS Excel, or if you need to refresh your skills, you can sign up now for our free three-week Essential Excel class. The class meets Saturday mornings from 10 am to 12 Noon.

Registration is required for each of these classes. No prior Excel knowledge needed!

Essential Excel 1- Basics 
Learn the tools and vocabulary of MS Excel. Topics Include: Entering Data, Formatting, Basic Formulas & Charts. Registration required.

Essential Excel 2 - Formulas & Functions
Take the next steps with Excel. An in-depth class on formulas & functions. Registration required.

Essential Excel 3 - Data Tools
Explore data tools in Excel. Topics include: Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Sorting, & Filtering. Registration required.

These classes are recommended for anyone interested in enrolling in PPL's 30-hour Data Analysis program. Registration for April/May is now available.

Register : prov.pub/excel
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RHODE CODERS Classes -- Get on list for notification

Have you ever wanted to learn to code? Would you like to make your own website or mobile app? Rhode Coders free 10-week classes are just the place to start! We offer two sessions: HTML/CSS (perfect for beginners; no prior coding experience required) and JavaScript.

The next sessions will begin in April.

For more info and to get on waiting lis t , go to   http://prov.pub/coding
PPL's RITUG Spring 2020 Meeting

Our 2020 RI Tableau Users Group (RITUG) meeting will be held on  Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 – 8 pm in PPL’s Ship Room, 225 Washington Street, Providence . The program is free and open to all data lovers!

The new decade brings exciting and new data challenges to us, and what better way to prepare for them than to gather and talk data and Tableau!  Join the RITUG at PPL for dinner, networking and to hear from guest speaker Darren McGurran from Tableau on new features in release 2020.1.  Tips n Tricks from local community Tableau users to follow, as well as Data for Good community projects for Hope’s Harvest RI and Salt Pond Coalition.

Registration is free, but limited to 100 seats, so  RSVP at: https://usergroups.tableau.com/ritugspring2020  

Know anyone who has an interest in data visualization? Share this information. You don't have to be a Tableau user to attend.

Rhode Island Tableau User Group (RITUG) supports the growing community of Tableau (Data Analytics Application) users with quarterly meetings at PPL to share knowledge, build skills, and connect with other Tableau users. RITUG also hosts free Tableau community service projects — an opportunity to both skill-build and give back. The group is open to all, whether students of data analysis or a wizard. RITUG has been endorsed by Tableau as an official Tableau User Group — the only one in Rhode Island.
PPL Grand Reopening Open House -- All Invited!

Saturday, April 4 | 10 am - 5 pm
150 Empire Street

You're invited to our Open House to celebrate the Library's grand reopening! Come out to see our new classrooms and totally renovated space. We're excited to share the results of our renovation. There will be non-stop events all day...music, performances, and all-ages fun! Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to welcome you to the new space and answer your questions.

Festivities will begin at 10 am featuring a parade into and through the building with the Extraordinary Rendition Band and our made-for-PPL BIG NAZO STStation Shelf-Bots!

Come early … first 67 guests through the doors will receive a special gift!

The answers to your questions.. .

Do you know about all the FREE online resources at AskRI.org? This includes World Book Online, Mango Languages, Ebsco Databases, Explora, NoveList, A to Z Databases, RI Resource Hub, Learning Express and Auto Repair Center.   
 
AskRI.org and the Statewide Reference Resource Center are services of Providence Public Library. Funding for these services is provided by the State of Rhode Island and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LSTA) through the Office of Library and Information Services.
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