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Get Tech Help

With a Technology Trainer

2025-05-01 13:00:00 2025-05-01 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, May 01
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 13:00:00 2025-05-01 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 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
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room

Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden

Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
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Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room