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Zoom: Microsoft Word Job Readiness Series

2025-03-03 14:00:00 2025-03-03 15:30:00 America/New_York Zoom: Microsoft Word Job Readiness Series Virtual computer classes via Zoom. Learn to create/edit docs, format text, insert headers and footers, create PDFs, etc. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration begins February 10. Virtual Zoom -

Monday, March 03
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 14:00:00 2025-03-03 15:30:00 America/New_York Zoom: Microsoft Word Job Readiness Series Virtual computer classes via Zoom. Learn to create/edit docs, format text, insert headers and footers, create PDFs, etc. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration begins February 10. Virtual Zoom -

Virtual computer classes via Zoom. Learn to create/edit docs, format text, insert headers and footers, create PDFs, etc. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration begins February 10.

This program is presented on Zoom. Once registered, you will receive an e-mail with the participation weblink on the day of the class. Please contact the Library if you registered but are unable to attend. If you do not have an e-mail address, please create a free account, or contact the TechZone@Main at 330.643.9145 for assistance. A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. Your participation may be limited if you have one or neither of these.

Classes:

  • MS Word 1: Get familiar with the Word interface and OneDrive; explore the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar; learn to open and create documents/PDFs; print; and upload applications online. — Monday, March 3, 2-3:30 pm
  • MS Word 2:Learn how to add, delete, move, cut, copy, and paste text; adjust font size, color, and text alignment; modify line and paragraph spacing; use find and replace for text and formats; and create numbered and bulleted lists. — Tuesday, March 4, 2-3:30 pm
  • MS Word 3: Learn how to set up a Word document; create hyperlinks and columns and Columns; add headers, footers, and page numbers; and format headings. — Wednesday, March 5, 2-3:30 pm
  • MS Word 4: Explore working with pictures and text wrapping features; formatting and compressing pictures; using text boxes in Word; and incorporating tables, charts, and watermarks. — Thursday, March 6, 2-3:30 pm
  • MS Word 5: Learn to work with indents and tabs; utilize comments and track changes; check spelling, grammar, and synonyms; inspect and protect documents; and master the mail merge feature. — Monday, March 10, 2-3:30 pm

Click here to view a complete list of upcoming computer and technology classes at the library.

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, Mar 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.

Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.

Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.

Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Mar 06, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 06, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Mar 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 13, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Mar 20, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 20, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, Mar 27, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, Mar 27, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm