Free classes at local branches of the Pierce County Library System will teach computer basics and Microsoft Office essentials during September and October. Get started using an iPad, downloading to an e-reader, navigating the Internet and discovering the free resources available with a Pierce County Library card.

Register for classes at a Pierce County library or sign up online.

The Bonney Lake library as at 18501 90th St. E. and can be reached at 253-548-3308. All classes are 90 minutes and will begin at 2 p.m.

• Computers for Beginners, Sept. 10

• Word 2010 for Beginners, Sept. 24

• Excel 2010 for Beginners, Oct. 8

• Assess Your Collectibles, Oct. 15

• Navigating the Net, Oct. 22

The Sumner library is at 1116 Fryar Ave. and can be reached at 253-548-3306.

• E-Books and E-Readers, Sept. 10, 5 to 6:15 p.m.

• Excel 2010 for Beginners, Sept. 24, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

• Word 2010 for Beginners, Oct. 8, 5 to 6 p.m.

• E-Books and E-Readers, Oct. 15, 5 to 6:15 p.m.

• Navigating the Net, Oct. 29, 5 to 6 p.m.

The Buckley library is at 123 S. River Ave. and can be reached at 253-548-3310 or 360-829-0300. All classes are 90 minutes and will begin at 11 a.m.

• Navigating the Net, Sept. 12

• Computers for Beginners, Sept. 19

• Excel 2010 for Beginners, Sept. 26

• Word 2010 for Beginners, Oct.10

• Assess Your Collectibles, Oct.17

• Computers for Beginners, Oct. 24