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Get Tech Help

With a Technology Trainer

2024-12-05 10:00:00 2024-12-05 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, December 05
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-05 10:00:00 2024-12-05 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.) 

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

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.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room