Tech Skills for Today

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Learn About Libby!

Did you know your library has a large digital collection that includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines? Learn how to get the app on your device, how to use filters to find what you are looking for, and some tips and tricks. Bring your own smartphone or tablet. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact the library at 503-668-5537 to register for a class.

Class offered on the following dates: 

  • Tuesday, September 8
  • Tuesday, November 3
  • Tuesday, December 8

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

 

Cybersecurity Basics: Staying Safe on the Internet

Learn how to keep your accounts and passwords safer. learn ways to spot common scams and avoid fraud.

Space is limited. Registration is required. Call the library at 503-668-5537 to register for a class.

Class offered on the following dates: 

  • Tuesday, September 15
  • Tuesday, October 27
  • Tuesday, December 15

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

 

Introduction to the iPad and iPhone

Learn important skills for using your iPad or iPhone, including navigating your device, connecting to Wi-Fi, common apps, and helpful settings. For this class, you will want to bring your own device and make sure you know your Apple ID and password. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call the library at 503-668-5537 to register.

Class offered on the following dates: 

  • Tuesday, September 22
  • Tuesday, November 10

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

 

Google Drive & Google Docs

Learn about Google Drive for uploading, organizing, and sharing files. Get an introduction to Google Docs (Google's word processor). A Google account (Gmail account) is required prior to taking the class. Registration is required. Call the library at 503-668-5537 to register.

Class offered on the following dates: 

  • Tuesday, September 29
  • Tuesday, October 20
  • Tuesday, November 17

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

 

Computer Basics

New to computers or been awhile since you used one? Come to Computer Basics and learn how to start and shut down a computer; create, save, and open a file; create a folder; and rename files and folders.

Space is limited.  Registration is required. Contact the library at 503-668-5537 to register for a class.

Class offered on the following dates: 

  • Tuesday, October 6
  • Tuesday, December 1

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

 

Internet Basics

Learn basic internet terminology and how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains, build search skills, and stay safe while searching. This class will focus on the Google Chrome browser. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact the library at 503-668-5537 to register for a class.

Class offered on the following dates: : 

  • Tuesday, October 13

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

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