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.)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Passwords are the key to almost everything you do online, and you probably have multiple passwords that you use throughout the day. Choosing hard-to-hack passwords and managing them securely can sometimes seem overwhelming. Simple ways to make your passwords as secure as possible will be presented along with an explanation of how a password manager app could work for you.
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)
With Libby and your library card you can download thousands of books and magazines for FREE to read or listen to on your computer, e-reader, smartphone, or in your car. Learn how you can browse for titles, reserve books and take hundreds of books and magazines on vacation in this virtual presentation.
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)
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.