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Get Tech Help

With a Technology Trainer

2025-02-06 13:00:00 2025-02-06 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, February 06
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-06 13:00:00 2025-02-06 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 Lake Branch on First Thursdays of the month during 1 pm 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
We're closed Tuesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas )
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 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

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

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

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room