Computers and Tech

Having trouble learning how to use your new eReader? Have questions about email? Come in any Monday morning and bring your gadgets! A librarian will be ready to answer all your technology questions.

Topic: Social Media. Come with questions!

Did you know that you can still check out eBooks and place holds, even when the library is closed? We have a large collection of eMedia--downloadable eBooks, audio eBooks, and eFlicks--available on your portable device (now including the Kindle!) or home computer 24/7. Staff from our Community Technology Center will be on-site to provide FREE instruction to show you how it's done! If you have a laptop and/or e-reader, tablet, or smart phone, please bring them with you. We will help you install and set up the software on site!

Topic: Computer basics. Come with questions!

Come in any Monday morning and bring your gadgets! A librarian will be ready to answer all your technology questions!

Did you know that you can still check out eBooks and place holds, even when the library is closed? We have a large collection of eMedia-downloadable eBooks, audio eBooks, and eFlicks (movies)--available on your portable device (now including the Kindle!) or home computer 24/7. Staff from DPL's Community Technology Center will be on-site to provide FREE instruction and show you how it's done! If you have a laptop and/or e-reader, tablet or smart phone, please bring them with you. We will help you install and set up the software on site, and get you started!

You will be learning how to power on and off, use a mouse, highlight and select text, minimize and maximize your screen, perform basic word processing, work with Microsoft Word documents, use toolbars to change font, text size and color, cut and paste, save documents, navigate the Internet, create an email account, etc. The class is free and no registration is required. This course will repeat every six weeks. You are welcome to take it as many times as needed. Our Community Learning Plaza will also be available for an hour after the class so that you can practice what you learn in the class.

Having trouble with your new phone or tablet? Want to know about the latest gadgets? Not sure where to start? Ask the Gadget Guy!

Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse. NO computer experience required!

Learn how to stay safe online by protecting your personal information and avoiding common Internet scams.