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Getting Started with Computers

Computer Basics
2026-02-05 11:00:00 2026-02-05 12:30:00 America/Chicago Getting Started with Computers This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn. Center Street Branch - Conference Room

Thursday, February 05
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 11:00:00 2026-02-05 12:30:00 America/Chicago Getting Started with Computers This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn. Center Street Branch - Conference Room

Center Street Branch

Conference Room

This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.

Learn basic computer terminology and how to navigate windows.   You'll also learn to recognize key icons, fix simple issues, and safely turn your computer on and off.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer Classes & Technology |

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Center Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Mary Lopez
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jan 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 Closed
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Other - See description for location
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Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
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Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
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Other - See description for location
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
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Other - See description for location
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
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Other - See description for location
Explore your creativity through free and open unstructured play with a variety of building materials such as MagnaTiles, LEGOs and Building Straws. Held in the children's room.
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Conference Room
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Family Story Time - Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for kids from birth to 10
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
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Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
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Conference Room
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