All Things Apple!

Posted on 19 July 2016

Our most popular program – happening almost every Thursday in the library’s Meeting Room from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

See the full schedule through November, below.

If you have an Apple computer, iPad, or iPhone, and aren’t sure that you’re getting the most out of it or using it properly, join “chic geek” Beryn Hammil to help you figure it out. Her classes are the perfect solution to give you the start you need.

All Things Apple is a series of classes for both beginners and intermediate Apple users. You’ll discover how to get the most out of your computer, iPhone and iPad by learning how to make each device suit your needs. Learn how to use your device to be more efficient and effective in your life, travels, work, and play by using the applications that come already installed in the device, as well as helpful third party apps.

The first hour each week is specifically designed for beginners; those who have an iPhone, iPad and/or Mac computer but are just learning their way around. In each of these classes you’ll learn how to navigate, customize, and function effectively with your device. After a few weeks you’ll progress to learning about the various applications that are already in the device and how to use them to your best advantage. Since the functionality of the iPhone and iPad are almost the same, coming to either or both of these classes will benefit you no matter which device you’re using.

The second hour is for intermediate Apple users who are more familiar with their devices and basic applications. You’ll learn more details about Apple applications and products as well as more about third party apps.

Based on popular demand, Beryn (a former film-maker herself) will be teaching intermediate users how to create videos in Apple’s iMovie software. This three-part series will held in the third hour after the second class in her series (see the schedule for dates). It is recommended that you attend all three sessions.

All of these are drop-in classes with no pre-requisite or commitment necessary. Choose individual classes based on your interests and needs. Or, participate in the entire series; you’re sure to learn something new each week including information about tech related products that might benefit you. And, each week you’ll learn new “Tips & Tricks” that make using your device or computer easier.

September classes will meet in the Library’s Meeting Room:

THURSDAY  Sept 8th

1 – 2 iPhone & iPad Basics – learn how to navigate around your iPhone and/or iPad so you can customize it to suit your needs. This same technique works for both devices, so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3  iCLOUD – learn how to set up and sync your devices so the same information appears on all of them and a change on one becomes a change on the others too.

THURSDAY Sept 15th

1 – 2 Mac & MacBook Air Basics – learn how to set up your computer to suit your needs and working style. Learn an overview of the applications that are already in it, and how they can work for you.

2 – 3  FACETIME and COMMUNICATIONS – Learn how to use your device to communicate via FaceTime and third party apps. This is especially useful when you travel and/or have family and friends in other parts of the country or world.

THURSDAY  Sept 22^nd

1 – 2  iPhone & iPad Basics – NAVIGATING AROUND IN YOUR DEVICE Learn how to arrange the apps, find them easily, and organize them into folders.  You’ll get an overview of the apps that are already in your device and which ones work best for your needs. This same technique works for both devices. so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3  TRAVEL TIPS – learn how to use MAPS and which third party apps are the best to help you when you travel. From finding where to stay, dine and be entertained to how to send photo postcards home from on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll learn something new in this session.

THURSDAY Sept 29^th

1 – 2  iPhone & iPad Basics – TELEPHONE & EMAIL – Learn how to maximize the functions built into the telephone part of the iPhone. Learn how to share photos, events, contacts, and correspond with everyone by using email efficiently and effectively in either device. With the exception of the telephone, these same techniques work for both devices. so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3  PHOTOS – learn how to create slide shows, books, and more using Apple’s Photo software in your computer, as well as third party apps that are excellent alternatives.

New Meeting Place:
All classes October through November (except for November 10th) will meet in Council Chambers, San Rafael City Hall, 1400 5th Avenue, right next to the library.
The  November 10th class will meet in the Library Meeting Room.

Apple students – tell your friends and bring them to the larger venue. There’s room for everyone who’s interested in learning All Things Apple.

THURSDAY Oct 6^th  

1 – 2 iPhone & iPad Basics; CONTACTS & CALENDARS – Keep your friends, family and other contacts well organized and up to date so you can find their information quickly. Learn how to set up and use Groups in your Contact list. When your calendars are up to date you’ll know when you need to be where. Learn how to set up color-coded calendars, alerts to poke you when necessary, and how to share events with others. These same techniques work for both devices. so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3 iTUNES – Learn how to set up and use this music, TV, movie software so you can listen to and watch what you want when and  where you want, as well as how to share media with family members. Learn about Podcasts so you can be educated and entertained. And learn about third party music apps so you can create and listen to your favorite playlists while on the go or at home.

THURSDAY Oct 13^th – NO CLASS

THURSDAY Oct 20^th

1 – 2 iPhone & iPad Basics –  SAFARI – learn how to search the internet, save articles to read later when you’re not on WiFi or broadband, and how to save a bookmark to find later on all your devices.  Learn how to organize your bookmarks with folders for easy retrieval later, and how to use tabs. These same techniques work for both devices, so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3 FITNESS & HEALTH APPS – learn how to monitor and keep track of all your hard work when you exercise using third party apps. Learn which apps can help you keep track of medications, remind you to move more, and generally keep you fit and healthy (don’t we all need a little bit of help here?)

THURSDAY Oct 27^th

1 – 2 iPhone & iPad Basics – CAMERA & PHOTOS – We all like taking photos! Learn how to take better photos and organize and edit them on any and all of your Apple devices; computers, iPhone and iPad. These same techniques work for both devices, so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3  APPLE TV – Learn how you can share and watch photos, movies and TV, and play music from any of your Apple devices onto your television set, as well as watch TV shows and movies on it from a wide variety of sources other than your iPhone, iPad or computer. (This function requires a separate device available to purchase from Apple.)

3 – 4 iMOVIE – Part 1  – this  is the first of a 3 part series that will teach you how to create movies using software in your computer, iPhone and iPad.

THURSDAY Nov 3^rd

1 – 2 iPhone & iPad Basics; iTUNES  – Learn how to set up and use your device’s music, TV, movie software so you can listen and watch what you want when you want and share media with family members. Learn about “Podcasts” so you can be educated and entertained while at home or on the go. These same techniques work for both devices, so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3 READ ON YOUR DEVICES – learn how to subscribe, download, and read magazines and books as well as how to stay up to date on the latest news on all your devices.

3 – 4 iMOVIE – Part 2 – this is the second of a 3 part series that will teach you how to create movies using software in your computer, iPhone and iPad.

THURSDAY  Nov 10^{th
Meets in the Library Meeting Room}

1 – 2   iPhone & iPad Basics; NOTES, REMINDERS, and HEALTH – These apps are native to all current Apple devices and computers, and can make your life easier when you know how to use them properly.  Learn how to use the Health app; it can be a lifesaver when set up properly. These same techniques work for both devices, so whichever one you have, you’ll learn how to use it better.

2 – 3  SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE  THROUGH APPLE – This subject is at the request of my students; learn new ways to be more efficient,  safer, and smarter using a variety apps and products that function on and through your Apple devices.

3 – 4 iMOVIE – Part 3 –  this is the third of the 3 part series will teach you how to create movies using software in your computer, iPhone and iPad.

THURSDAY Nov 17^th

1 – 2  2 iPhone & iPad Basics; MAPS, and The APP STORE –  Learn how to navigate your way around in any city and download new and nifty third party software and apps so you can have fun, learn more and be more efficient.

2 – 3  RECAP AND REVIEW – discuss whatever you want to learn more about, refresh, or discover in this recap session.

There will be no classes for the rest of 2016, so we wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. Be sure to check back later in the year as there will be a new round of classes starting in January.