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Free hands-on computer classes. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, Windows 10, folders, the Internet, and email. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration is required and begins March 28.
Dates, times, topics:
Intro to Computers - basic mouse and keyboard skills, Windows 10 | Tuesday, April 18 | 2 pm
Organizing File Folders - ccreate/organize volders, cut/move/copy folders | Wednesday, April 19 | 2 pm
Internet Basics - basic Internet searching | Tuesday, April 25 | 2 pm
Gmail Basics - create Gmail account, learn to send/receive mails | Wednesday, April 26 | 2 pm
Please cancel if you cannot attend the class after registration. You can do so online via the email confirmation received at the time of registration or by calling Electronic Services Division at 330.643.9145.
To get 1 on 1 help with basic computer questions, please click on this link to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members.
Click here to view a complete list of upcoming computer and technology classes at the library.
Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.
Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.
Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.