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Short and Sweet: Quick Tech Lessons

15 minute intros to various tech apps and resources

2023-04-13 11:00:00 2023-04-13 12:00:00 America/New_York Short and Sweet: Quick Tech Lessons Discover tech tools to help you with topics ranging from e-books, crafts and design, to email and language learning. Presented by Hillsborough branch Adult Services staff Hillsborough branch - Program Room B

Thursday, April 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-13 11:00:00 2023-04-13 12:00:00 America/New_York Short and Sweet: Quick Tech Lessons Discover tech tools to help you with topics ranging from e-books, crafts and design, to email and language learning. Presented by Hillsborough branch Adult Services staff Hillsborough branch - Program Room B

Hillsborough branch

Program Room B

Discover tech tools to help you with topics ranging from e-books, crafts and design, to email and language learning. Presented by Hillsborough branch Adult Services staff

On select Tuesdays and Thursdays, Hillsborough branch Adult Services team members will give quick introductory lessons on various tech-related subjects. During each, there will be a demo as well as opportunity for attendees to sign up for their own accounts (where applicable) and time to explore the resources with the help of library staff.

Please bring your own device, such as a Chromebook, smart phone, or WiFi-enabled tablet.

See dates, times, and program descriptions below:

Creativebug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. Bring your SCLSNJ library card!

  • April 4

GMail

Gmail (pronounced Gee-mail) is a free web-based email service.

  • April 6
  • May 4

Canva

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

  • April 11
  • May 9

Libby

Libby is a free app from OverDrive, available for Apple, Android and Windows devices. Libby makes it easy to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from your phone or tablet. Bring your SCLSNJ library card!

  • April 13
  • May 18

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center

Whether you are going back to school, switching jobs, or just want to brush up on an academic skill, Brainfuse is here to help. Bring your SCLSNJ library card!

  • April 18

Flipster 

Flipster is a digital magazine service that offers access to hundreds of popular titles. Bring your SCLSNJ library card!

  • April 20
  • May 25

Managing your SCLSNJ account online

Learn how to access your account, place holds, see what you've got checked out, when items are due, and more. Bring your SCLSNJ library card!

  • April 25

Mango Languages

Mango Languages is an online and mobile learning resource that evolves with you as you progress through the course. It’s not just self-paced language instruction, but a highly individualized learning experience that adapts to your study habits. 

  • April 27
  • May 30

SCLSNJ App

The new Somerset County Library System (SCLS) mobile app gives member of the community access to the library catalog, events and programs, digital downloads, digital library card and many more features. Bring your SCLSNJ library card!

  • May 2

Google Calendar

Google Calendar brings all of your calendars together in one place, so you can manage work, personal life, and everything in between.

  • May 11

Google Docs

Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format documents and work with other people.

  • May 16

Pinterest

Pinterest is a social network where people can find inspiration and ideas for their interests and hobbies. Every idea is represented by a Pin, which is an image that is searched and saved by Pinterest users. 

  • May 23

 

Hillsborough branch

hillsborough@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8420

Hours
We're closed Sunday May 11 due to Mother's Day
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
(Mother's Day)

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Fri, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room

Cancelled
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room B

Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room B
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room B
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room A

Fri, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Tables

Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program Room A

Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room B

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Rescheduled
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room A

Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room B

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room

Cancelled
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room

Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room AB

Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room B

Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room A

Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 7:50pm
Conference Room

Rescheduled
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 21, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rescheduled
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Wednesday, June 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room B

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room B
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB

Fri, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room