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Short and Sweet: Quick Tech Lessons

15 minute intros to various tech apps and resources

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

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