The Next Chapter: Lifelong Learning - Paul Pratt Memorial Library

The Next Chapter: Lifelong Learning

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11 x 11 Skill Tests

List of Free e-Content & Device Help

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Public libraries have become centers for productive aging, lifelong
learning and civic engagement. We have designed a program that will
position older citizens to engage in social media for work, volunteering
and personal lives. Challenge yourself by completing our 11 by '11 skills test.

Our library offers ongoing workshops in basic computer skills, email, internet search, and downloading e-content from Overdrive. Visit our Calendar of Events to register for these workshops:

Basic Computer Skills
Ongoing
If you are new to computers, this is hands-on workshop for you. You’ll learn the parts of a computer, practice controlling the mouse, understand the basics of computer use. Computers provided or bring your own laptop computer. Limited to 6 people. Novices only. Signup for the next class.

Online tutorials Seattle Public Library website and the Akron-Summit County Public Library website.

Basic Email
Ongoing
You’ll sign up for a free email account, learn the advantages of emailing family and friends, and understand basic internet safety. This hands-on workshop is for novice computer users. Limited to 6 people. Signup required.

Online tutorials and help Seattle Public Library website

Basic Internet Search
Ongoing
You’ll learn the basics of internet searching, explore the library's website, and use Google to search for interesting sites. This hands-on workshop is for beginners who have had some computer experience. Limited to 6 people.

Online tutorials and help Seattle Public Library website

Facebook For Beginners
If you missed this workshop click here to access Diane Danielson's Privacy Settings Excerpt.

Online video tutorial How To Create a Facebook Account

Blogging for Business
If you missed this workshop, click here to access Diane Danielson's Blogging for Business powerpoint.

Creating a PowerPoint Presentation

. If you missed this workshop, click here to access Diane Danielson's Presenting with Powerpoint slides.

LinkedIn for Beginners
. If you missed this workshop, click here to access Diane Danielson's LinkedIn for Beginners powerpoint.

Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com Cclick here to access Proquest's Ancestry Library Edition User Guide.

The Next Chapter grant program was funded by the Social Service League of Cohasset and with federal Institute of Museum and LibraryServices (IMLS) funds awarded by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).