Classes at the Library

Did you know that the library offers classes using the online resources available at all of our branch libraries? All classes are FREE and open to all Pamunkey Regional Library cardholders. Call or visit your local branch library to find out more or sign up for the next class. You can also search our online calendar for the class you want and sign up online with a valid Pamunkey Regional Library card.

Our Classes

Computer Basics

If you're a beginner on the computer, you can make an appointment for computer help with a staff member at Ashland, Atlee, or Mechanicsville through Reference on Demand.

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Learning Microsoft Word

If you want to learn how to complete basic tasks in Microsoft Word, like editing and saving a document, how to add formatting, and more, you can make an appointment for help with a staff member at Ashland, Atlee, or Mechanicsville through Reference on Demand.

Microsoft Word 2016 in Universal Class (2019 and 2021 also available)
Word Help & Learning
Ready for more? See our Taming Technology Subject Guide.

Genealogy

This hands-on class features Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. Learn how to search for census records, immigration records, marriage, birth, & death records, and military service information to build your family tree.
(Basic computer experience is preferred.)
Explore more genealogical resources on our Genealogy Subject Guide.

Explore 3D Printing

Explore 3D printing at the library. Learn to use Tinkercad to create your own design and submit your "thing" to the library to be printed. Computer mouse skills are needed for this class. All attendees must be at least 10 years old. Those 10-13 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered for the class.

Ready for more? See our 3D Printing Subject Guide.

More Resources

Universal Class: Learn something new or update your existing skills with online courses from photography to physics, computers to calligraphy, and more.

Ask a Question
Chat, email (ask@pamunkeylibrary.org), and text (804-331-6726) assistance is available Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., excluding scheduled holiday closings. We can:

Provide short, factual answers to your brief questions.
Provide links to relevant and reliable sites.
Assist with the use and enjoyment of our Digital Library.
Suggest other sources when needed.

To chat with us online, look for the green "Ask a Question" speech bubble on each page of the website and click it to open a chat window. If a staff member is not available, the speech bubble will say "Email Us."

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