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We are happy to help you with email, information searches, Microsoft and Google products, eMedia access, and more.
Appointment are not needed, but you can schedule a specific time to guarantee our full attention. Call or email your preferred location for help. You can also get help with the chat tool.
Organizing with Google
(W) May 1 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to organize using Google’s free tools, including Keep, Calendar, and Contacts.
Hour of Code
(Th) May 2 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.
Kool Kat Science
(Th) May 2 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
STEM Tech Robotics is a 4-session course where kids combine their building and coding skills to assemble and program a real robot car. Open to grades 3 - 6.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 4 | 10 a.m. — noon | Main Library
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) May 6 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Kent
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(Tu) May 7 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 7 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Heatherdowns
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) May 8 | 3 — 5 p.m. | King Road
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(Th) May 9 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 11 | 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Oregon
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 11 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Washington
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Google Docs for Beginners
(M) May 13 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to navigate, format, and share documents using Google Docs.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) May 13 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Holland
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(Tu) May 14 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Tinkering Takeover
(Tu) May 14 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Birmingham
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 14 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Sylvania
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Google Docs for Beginners
(W) May 15 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to navigate, format, and share documents using Google Docs.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) May 15 | 3 — 5 p.m. | King Road
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(Th) May 16 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Tinkering Takeover
(Th) May 16 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Th) May 16 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Oregon
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Hour of Code
(Th) May 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 18 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Waterville
The VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Beginning April 1st, you may create an online volunteer account. Training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 18 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Holland
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 18 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) May 20 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Main Library
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) May 20 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Holland
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
(Tu) May 21 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create slide-based presentations that incorporate text, pictures, graphs, and more.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 21 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Sanger
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 21 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Lagrange
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 21 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Point Place
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 21 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
The VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Beginning April 1st, you may create an online volunteer account. Training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 21 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Sylvania
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Canva for Beginners
(W) May 22 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to use to Canva to create interesting flyers, social media posts, PowerPoints, and more.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) May 22 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Mott
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) May 22 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Washington
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
(Th) May 23 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create slide-based presentations that incorporate text, pictures, graphs, and more.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Th) May 23 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Maumee
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(F) May 24 | 3 — 5 p.m. | King Road
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) May 25 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Holland
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 28 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Birmingham
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 28 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
The VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Beginning April 1st, you may create an online volunteer account. Training is mandatory!
Introduction to eMedia
(Tu) May 28 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Locke
Learn how to access and download the library's eMedia collection.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) May 29 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Locke
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) May 29 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Th) May 30 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Heatherdowns
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Hour of Code
(Th) May 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Th) May 30 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(F) May 31 | 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | South
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) June 1 | 10 a.m. — noon | Waterville
The VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Beginning April 1st, you may create an online volunteer account. Training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(M) June 3 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) June 3 | 3 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) June 3 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Sylvania
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Computer Basics Class
(Tu) June 4 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
This class aims to help attendees develop basic computer skills.
Hour of Code
(Tu) June 4 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(W) June 5 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) June 5 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Mott
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(W) June 5 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Washington
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
JFS Self-Service Portal How-To
(Th) June 6 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Mott
JFS representatives will be on hand to assist attendees with using the self-service portal and account creation.
Northstar: Computer Basics Class
(Th) June 6 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
This class aims to help attendees develop basic computer skills.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(F) June 7 | 1 — 3 p.m. | King Road
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(F) June 7 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Washington
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(M) June 10 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Northstar: Email Basics Class
(Tu) June 11 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to set up an email account, utilize common email functions, and manage email an account.
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(W) June 12 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) June 15 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Sa) June 15 | 3 — 5 p.m. | King Road
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (birthdate must be June 1 or before) through high school graduation. Creating an online volunteer account and a two-hour training is mandatory!
Northstar: Internet Basics Class
(Tu) June 18 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn basic Internet terms, how to safely browse websites, and use a search engine.
Northstar: Internet Basics Class
(Th) June 20 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn basic Internet terms, how to safely browse websites, and use a search engine.
Northstar: Google Docs for Beginners
(M) June 24 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to navigate, format, and share documents using Google Docs.
Northstar: Social Media Literacy
(Tu) June 25 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to navigate social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Northstar: Google Docs for Beginners
(W) June 26 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to navigate, format, and share documents using Google Docs.
Northstar: Social Media Literacy
(Th) June 27 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to navigate social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Tinkering Takeover
(M) July 1 | 1:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Washington
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Introduction to eMedia
(Tu) July 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Locke
Learn how to access and download the library's eMedia collection.
Google Sheets for Beginners
(M) July 8 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Google Sheets.
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(Tu) July 9 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Hour of Code
(Tu) July 9 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.
Google Sheets for Beginners
(W) July 10 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Google Sheets.
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(Th) July 11 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Tinkering Takeover
(M) July 15 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Northstar: Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
(Tu) July 16 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create slide-based presentations that incorporate text, pictures, graphs, and more.
Tinkercad Tinkering
(Tu) July 16 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the elements of 3d design and make a model for 3d printing.
Northstar: Email Basics Class
(W) July 17 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to set up an email account, utilize common email functions, and manage email an account.
Northstar: Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
(Th) July 18 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create slide-based presentations that incorporate text, pictures, graphs, and more.
Northstar: Internet Basics Class
(M) July 22 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn basic Internet terms, how to safely browse websites, and use a search engine.
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(Tu) July 23 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Northstar: Internet Basics Class
(W) July 24 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn basic Internet terms, how to safely browse websites, and use a search engine.
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(Th) July 25 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Hour of Code: Introduction to Coding
(M) July 29 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent
One hour introduction to computer coding. Choose from hundreds of one-hour coding activities. No previous coding experience required.
Canva for Beginners
(Tu) July 30 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to use to Canva to create interesting flyers, social media posts, PowerPoints, and more.
Organizing with Google
(Th) August 1 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to organize using Google’s free tools, including Keep, Calendar, and Contacts.
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(M) August 5 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
Northstar: Google Docs for Beginners
(Tu) August 6 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to navigate, format, and share documents using Google Docs.
Teen STEM: Introduction to Coding with Micro:bit
(Tu) August 6 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Sanger
Teens will learn to use drag-and-drop coding to create their own game to play with a micro:bit controller.
Hour of Code
(Tu) August 6 | 4:30 — 6 p.m. | Point Place
Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.
Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners
(W) August 7 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.
JFS Self-Service Portal How-To
(Th) August 8 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Main Library
JFS representatives will be on hand to assist attendees with using the self-service portal and account creation.
Northstar: Google Docs for Beginners
(Th) August 8 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to navigate, format, and share documents using Google Docs.
Northstar: Computer Basics Class
(Tu) August 13 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
This class aims to help attendees develop basic computer skills.
Northstar: Computer Basics Class
(Th) August 15 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
This class aims to help attendees develop basic computer skills.
Northstar: Internet Basics Class
(Tu) August 20 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn basic Internet terms, how to safely browse websites, and use a search engine.
Northstar: Email Basics Class
(W) August 21 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to set up an email account, utilize common email functions, and manage email an account.
Northstar: Internet Basics Class
(Th) August 22 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn basic Internet terms, how to safely browse websites, and use a search engine.
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(M) August 26 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Northstar: Social Media Literacy
(Tu) August 27 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to navigate social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Northstar: Microsoft Excel for Beginners
(W) August 28 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott
Learn how to create spreadsheets, format data, and utilize formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Northstar: Social Media Literacy
(Th) August 29 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent
Learn how to navigate social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
JFS Self-Service Portal How-To
(Th) October 10 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Kent
JFS representatives will be on hand to assist attendees with using the self-service portal and account creation.
JFS Self-Service Portal How-To
(Th) December 12 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Mott
JFS representatives will be on hand to assist attendees with using the self-service portal and account creation.
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