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Get Tech Help

With a Technology Trainer

2024-03-07 10:00:00 2024-03-07 17:00:00 America/New_York Get Tech Help These sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. First come, first served. No registration required. Portage Lakes Branch Library -

Thursday, March 07
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-07 10:00:00 2024-03-07 17:00:00 America/New_York Get Tech Help These sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. First come, first served. No registration required. Portage Lakes Branch Library -

These sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. First come, first served. No registration required.

Stop by to get a technical help from a Technology Trainer at the Portage Lakes Branch on First Thursdays of the month (except on July 4th, 2024  due to Independence Day) during 10 am to 5 pm.  No registration is required.  Assistance will be on a first-come first-served basis.  

These sessions are designed to assist with device and software support or internet training. They are not designed to troubleshoot computer problems or repair hardware.

You may also send an email to us at esdiv@akronlibrary.org or call us at 330.643.9145 to specify your needs ahead of the day.

Available Topics:

  • Androids, iOS/iPad Basics
  • Downloading eBooks on devices (Tablets and Kindles)
  • Email (Google, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.)
  • Printing and Uploading Documents
  • Cloud Basics (iCloud and OneDrive)
  • Internet Basics 
  • Using Google and Windows Basics
  • Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
  • Organizing Computer Files and Folders
  • Social Media Basics (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | technology trainer | technology help | Tablets | Kindles | iPad | iOS | Internet | File Management | android |

Portage Lakes Branch Library
portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck
Hours
Mon, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 Closed
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About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

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