Dec
13
Tue
Fact or Fake? Improving Digital Literacy @ Tech Center Zoom Call
Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fact or Fake? Improving Digital Literacy @ Tech Center Zoom Call

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

Anyone can post information on the Internet, but how can we tell what is true, and what is a scam?  Join us via Zoom to explore and discuss tips and tools that we can use to help verify information on the Internet in order to become more discerning and digitally literate readers.

Dec
15
Thu
Netflix Alternatives @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Netflix Alternatives @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

Discover streaming services that offer FREE television shows and movies. All you need is an inexpensive Roku or Fire TV stick in order to stream shows onto your television, smartphone, or tablet. Websites that allow you to search for movie or TV titles and determine exactly where they can be viewed will be introduced. Find out how to enjoy instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows for FREE!

Jan
18
Wed
Android Tablets for Beginners @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Android Tablets for Beginners @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us in person or via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! For in person participation, register at gfjlibrary.org/tc or call us at 607-757-5359. Use this link to join the class virtually. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

This class will be a great starting point for anyone who is brand new to using Android tablets. We’ll cover all of the basic functions and features to help get you started, as well as some topics for further learning. Learners are encouraged to bring their own tablets, or you can use one of ours.

*Class will be demonstrated on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S, but other Androids are welcome. (The Tech Center will also be offering a class on Amazon Fire Tablet in February.)

Jan
26
Thu
Meet Windows 11 @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet Windows 11 @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

Windows 11 is Microsoft’s newest major release of its operating system. Windows 11 has several updates and new features, and was designed to increase ease of use and creativity. This presentation will outline the requirements for downloading Windows 11, and will compare its new features to Windows 10. You do not need to have Windows 11 to tune in and participate!

Feb
8
Wed
Amazon Fire: The Affordable Tablet @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Amazon Fire: The Affordable Tablet @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts. tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class

Looking for a great tablet at a reasonable price? The Amazon Fire is the tablet to consider. The latest Fire Tablet delivers faster performance, a bigger battery, and more base storage for a fantastic price. This overview of the Fire Tablet will include navigation and organizing apps, storage, and customization.

Feb
21
Tue
Couponing and Budgeting @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Couponing and Budgeting @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us in person at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Register at gfjlibrary.org/tc or call us at 607-757-5359.

Whether you are a beginner or seasoned couponer and budgeter, join this presentation to learn about where to find coupons, manufacturer vs. store coupons, how to use them effectively, and how to track your income and expenses to successfully create a budget!
Presented by Visions FCU.

Feb
22
Wed
Google Search: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Feb 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Google Search: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts. tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class

Millions of people use Google search every day, but most may not be using it to its full potential. Want to use Google search more efficiently and get the search results you want quickly? This workshop will present Google search tips and tricks to maximize your search efficiency.

Feb
28
Tue
Record Your Family’s Stories and Preserve History @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Feb 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Record Your Family's Stories and Preserve History @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts. tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class

Your relatives have wonderful tales to tell, and your family’s history may be richer than you know. Before those precious stories are lost, take time to record and preserve them for future generations. During this presentation, we will offer suggestions for recording video, audio, and written stories, as well as questions to ask and ways to preserve and share those memories

Mar
8
Wed
iPad & iPhone Basics for the New User @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Mar 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
iPad & iPhone Basics for the New User @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

This workshop is for novice iPad or iPhone users. Learn how to navigate, install and organize apps. The features that will be presented will help a new user feel more confident using an iPad or iPhone. Please make sure your device is charged and updated to IOS 15 before the class begins.

Mar
16
Thu
Goodreads: Meet Your Next Favorite Book @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Mar 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Goodreads: Meet Your Next Favorite Book @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

Find and read more books you’ll love, and keep track of the books you’ve read or want to read. With Goodreads, you can be part of the world’s largest community of book lovers. Join us via Zoom for a tour of Goodreads and for tips on finding your next great read!

Mar
29
Wed
MyChart: Manage Your Healthcare Easily @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
MyChart: Manage Your Healthcare Easily @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

UHS MyChart is a secure online health management tool that connects you to your UHS healthcare team and gives you access to important information from your medical record, 24/7, free of charge. This secure portal, accessed from your computer or mobile device, allows you to schedule appointments, manage prescriptions, and contact your medical provider all in one app. Tune in and learn how MyChart can help you take charge of your healthcare!

Mar
30
Thu
Google Maps Basics @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
Mar 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Google Maps Basics @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

Google Maps is a web mapping service that is offered for free by Google.  With the help of Google Maps, searching for places and getting direction is easy. Also, you can get the traffic information of a specific area or view street-level images of cities. This introduction will show how you can use Google Maps on your computer or use the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet.

Apr
6
Thu
Clean Up and Declutter Your Computer @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call
Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Clean Up and Declutter Your Computer @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

A cluttered computer is not only difficult to navigate, but can cause stress, especially when it fills up storage and slows your computer down! Tune in to learn some easy ways to clean out and reorganize your desktop and your computer to make it run more smoothly and efficiently.

Apr
13
Thu
What Can Apple Watch Do for You? @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
What Can Apple Watch Do for You? @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

An Apple Watch can help you track your health and activity, text and call, but it can also keep you from getting lost with maps, remind you of appointments, detect falls and alert emergency services, or remind you when you’ve left your phone behind. Tune in to learn how to select and start using an Apple Watch to help you in dozens of ways every day. An iPhone is REQUIRED.

Apr
20
Thu
iPad/iPhone: Tips & Tricks for Beginners — Part 2 @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
iPad/iPhone: Tips & Tricks for Beginners — Part 2 @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

This follow up workshop is for new iPad/iPhone users. Discover practical, performance-improving features that will make your iPhone or iPad more convenient and useful. Get tips and tricks for Siri, using Safari, managing iCloud storage, and more. Take control by learning how to customize your device using the settings app. Please make sure your device is updated to iOS16.

Apr
27
Thu
Popular Mobile Payment Apps @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call
Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Popular Mobile Payment Apps @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center Zoom Call

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Call will open 15 minutes before class starts.

Learn the pros and cons of the top mobile payment apps for your phone. With these apps you can send money to friends, make contactless payments in stores, and shop online with ease. Some of the apps that will be discussed are Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal. Find out if you want to leave cash and cards at home and join the digital revolution.

May
16
Tue
Ancestry.com for Beginners @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
May 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ancestry.com for Beginners @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Video call will open 15 minutes before class starts. (tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class)

Are you interested in researching your family tree but do not know where to start? You can explore ANCESTRY for FREE at the library!  This hands-on workshop will present an overview of the site and offer tips on how to navigate through the different sections.  Users can search U.S. census records, Social Security records, birth and death records, immigration records, military and other vital records.

May
18
Thu
Meet Pinterest @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet Pinterest @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Video call will open 15 minutes before class starts. (tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class)

Pinterest makes it a snap to find, save and share thousands of ideas for crafts, decorating, gifts, remodeling, cooking, fitness, education, books, movies, and just about anything you may want to find on the Internet! Log in to find out how to discover Pins you love and save them to boards to keep your ideas organized and easy to find.

 

May
23
Tue
Learn a New Hobby for Free — On Your Phone! @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn a New Hobby for Free -- On Your Phone! @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center

Join us via Zoom at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Tech Center for this FREE class! Use this link to join the class. Video call will open 15 minutes before class starts. (tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class)

Whether you are bored or ambitious, you can pick up a new hobby or learn a new skill with just your phone or tablet and some great apps! Learn a new language, start an exercise program or learn to play an instrument – there’s an app for learning just about anything. Log in and find out how you can learn with free or low-cost apps on your iPad, iPhone or Android device.

 

May
27
Sat
Roxbury Library Association Plant Sale Fundraiser @ Roxbury Library Association
May 27 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Our First Annual (we hope!) Plant Sale to be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Roxbury Library.  Our green-thumbed staff and volunteers will have a huge variety of plants, bulbs, gardening books, and gardening supplies for you to browse and buy.  See you then!

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