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Basic Computer Class Series

2023-10-09 14:00:00 2023-10-09 15:30:00 America/New_York Basic Computer Class Series Free hands-on computer classes. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, Windows 10, folders, the internet, and more. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration opens September 18. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Monday, October 09
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-09 14:00:00 2023-10-09 15:30:00 America/New_York Basic Computer Class Series Free hands-on computer classes. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, Windows 10, folders, the internet, and more. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration opens September 18. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Main Library

Computer Lab 1

Free hands-on computer classes. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, Windows 10, folders, the internet, and more. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration opens September 18.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9145.

The Basic Computer Class Series is designed for anyone new to computers or has never had formal training. In this series, you will learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, and the Windows 10 Operating System; learn how to save and organize files and folders; and get an introduction to the internet.

Dates, times, topics:

Intro to Computers: Basic mouse and keyboard skills, Windows 10 | Monday, October 9 | 2 pm 

Organizing File Folders: Create and organize folders; cut, move, copy folders | Tuesday, October 10 | 2 pm

Internet Basics: Basic internet searching | Wednesday, October 11 | 2 pm 

Gmail Basics: Create Gmail account, learn to send and receive emails | Thursday, October 12 | 2 pm

This program requires registration. 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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Job Skills & Career | Computers & Technology |

Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
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We're closed Sunday May 24 due to CLOSED—Memorial Day Eve
Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(CLOSED—Memorial Day Eve)

About the branch

Drive-up Window closes fifteen minutes before the building closes for the day.

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.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Meeting Room
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, May 21, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Meeting Room

Thu, May 21, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Rescheduled
Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Monday, May 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Cancelled
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 28, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, May 28, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1

Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 04, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 04, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 1

Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 11, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 11, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room

Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 5:30pm