Bedford Free Public Library
Bedford Library ▪ 7 Mudge Way ▪ Bedford, MA 01730
Phone 781.275.9440 ▪ TDD 781.275.6347 ▪ Fax 781.275.3590

Computer Basics

To search our catalog try these subject terms:

microcomputers

computers

operating systems (computers)

To browse our shelves try theses call numbers

Located in the New Books section on the first floor and upstairs in the stacks:    004 and 005

Selected Books

004.16/Mil      Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics by Michael Miller

004.16/Goo   PCs for Dummies by Dan Gookin

Self-instruction program at the library

Tutorials on basic PC skills and Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel) are available on two computers in the Library.  Use at your convenience and work at your own pace.  Ask for more information at the Reference Desk or call the Library at 781-275-9440.

Local Classes

Bedford Council on Aging (COA) offers computer classes regularly.  For more information call (781) 275-6825 or view the COA calendar of events/classes at http://www.town.bedford.ma.us/coa/calendar.html.

Concord-Carlisle Adult and Community Education offers several basic computer classes for Mac and PC users.  for more information call (978) 318-1540 or visit their web site at www.colonial.net and click on "community ed" for a list of courses and locations.

Middlesex Community College offers Crash Course in Computers and Introduction to PC's & Windows. For more information call the Community Education and Career Training Department at (781) 280-3663.

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School  offers night courses on introduction to PCs and introduction to the Internet.  For more information call (978) 667-2111 or go to www.shawsheen.tec.ma.us and click on "night school".