Computer Boot Camp for Adults Starts March 4 at Martin Library

Martin Library in York is hosting an upcoming Computer Boot Camp for adults wanting to hone their computer literacy skills. The free series will be taught by local Professor Dean Zeller. 

According to Martin Library Director Mina Edmondson, the upcoming computer series offers an ideal way for adults to learn the basics in a small class setting. “Our goal is to help adults feel more confident using a computer and applications,” says Edmondson. “Through expert-led instruction they can build and grow their computer literacy skills.”  

Computer Boot Camp: Power Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for six weeks in the lower-level adult computer lab at Martin Library. Class size is limited to three adults with the exception of the Resume Building Workshop which can accommodate 10 students. Office hours for participants wanting additional assistance are also available. Interested individuals can register for the classes at Martin Library’s Help Desk or by phoning the library’s volunteer coordinator at 717-849-6921.

Professor Zeller will be teaching the following sessions: 

Computers 101: Intro to Computers, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., March 4, 20 

Computers 102: Safe & Effective Internet Use, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., March 11, April 3

Word Docs 101: Letters, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., March 18

Spreadsheets 101: Budgets, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., March 25 

Email 101: Basics, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., March 6, April 4

Email 102: Advanced, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., March 13 

Resume Building Workshop, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., March 15 & April 5 *10 students 

Office Hours: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. March 13, 18, 25, 27

Dean Zeller has been an instructor of computer science and mathematics for over 30 years, teaching variations of courses at ten different schools/universities. His favorite topics are theoretical in nature, including algorithmic graph theory, artificial intelligence, and computer graphics.

“As a library, we provide enriching educational experiences for community members of all ages,” says York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert. " Computer Boot Camp is a great example of how - in addition to books and digital resources - the library provides access to computers and connection to subject experts like Professor Zeller. The library offers multifaceted ways to learn.”

Martin Library is located at 159 East Market Street in York, PA. Serving the community since 1935, Martin Library is one of York County’s oldest libraries and is a branch of York County Libraries. It is recognized as a PA Forward Gold Star library for its outstanding provision of programs and resources to community members.  Martin Library also holds the distinguished honor of being the first library to receive the Library of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Library Association.