Computer Basics Tutorials

Computer Keyboarding Skills
Create an account to use self-paced Typing Master. Available only on library workstations. 

CustomGuide Tutorials
Create an account to use tutorials for software including Microsoft Office programs. Available only on library workstations

Open Office Resources
View resources and tutorials for OpenOffice, a free, open source alternative to the Microsoft Office.

Learn to use a Mouse: Self-paced
HCL Qhia Xyaum Siv Lub Mouse (Hmong)
Layliga Mooska ee HCL (Somali)
Ejercicio del Ratón de HCL (Spanish)

Mouse Aerobics
Online mouse tutorial from the Monroe County Library System in Michigan.

Learnfree.org
Video and self-paced quizzes covering Microsoft Office and more from the Goodwill Community Foundation.

Office 2007 Tutorials

Up to Speed Demos
Excel 2007
PowerPoint 2007
Word 2007
Access 2007

Interactive Guides for Office 2007
Excel 2007
PowerPoint 2007
Word 2007
Access 2007

Library Videos

HCL's YouTube Channel
Original online short video content (ten minutes or less) produced by Hennepin County Library or community partners.

HCL's Vimeo Channel
Original online video content (longer than ten minutes) produced by Hennepin County Library or community partners.

MN Video Vault
Archive of video hosted by Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) about and for Hennepin County Library.

Reading with Babies: Birth to Six
Produced by the READ TO ME Program which encourages parents to read books with their babies.

Featured Video: Genealogy Research: An Introduction to Minnesota Resources

Librarian and genealogy expert Trudi from Minneapolis Central Library describes a variety of online resources to help you research your Minnesota ancestors.