Leather Digest

The Alafaya Branch Library of the Orlando Public Library System will host a Microsoft Excel Level 1: Creating Spreadsheets class on Tuesday, December 2, from 11 a.m. to noon, giving community members the opportunity to build essential spreadsheet skills in a guided, hands-on setting.

Designed for teens from 13+ and adults, the class introduces the fundamentals of using Excel, one of the most widely used tools in academic, professional, and personal settings. Participants will learn how to create spreadsheets, input and format data, use basic formulas, and save and share their work with collaborators.

The one-hour session will take place in the branch’s Computer Lab and requires no prior experience. While there are no required skills, the library recommends that participants have completed Computer Basics Level 2 to ensure they are comfortable navigating a computer which can also be taken at the local library branches. 

The class is free for in-district attendees, with a OCLS Resident Card. Out-of-district participants may join for a $10 fee, which covers both the session and associated materials.

Library staff say programs like this are part of an ongoing effort to expand digital literacy for residents. “We want to make digital tools accessible to everyone in our community,” one representative noted. “Even beginners will walk away with practical Excel skills they can use right away.”

The Excel class is one of several technology-focused learning opportunities offered throughout the year as the library continues its mission to support education, skill-building, and lifelong learning for all residents expanding outreach for offerings including Canva Basics, Python Programming, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, LEGO Education and Microsoft Paint.

This Excel course is the first of three levels that will be offered at the local branches in the coming weeks. The library encourages anyone needing special accommodations due to a disability to contact the branch at least seven days before the event to arrange assistance.