Introduction to Computer and Digital Literacy

Join Reed Hepler, a digital initiatives librarian, for a hands-on workshop designed to build confidence with essential computer and internet skills. Each two-hour Saturday session will include active learning, discussion, and opportunities to practice new skills. On January 9, learn how to set up and personalize your computer, organize folders, adjust display settings, and choose default programs. On January 16, explore popular Microsoft and Google programs, including Word, Google Docs, Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Google Slides, while creating your own documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. On January 23, discover the basics of email and social media, with a focus on Gmail, Outlook, Facebook, BlueSky, and communicating safely and effectively online. On January 30, learn how to search the internet more effectively using Google, explore helpful tools such as Maps and Reviews, and better understand how Wikipedia works. We’ll also take a brief look at how artificial intelligence is changing online search and the information we see. Whether you are new to computers or simply want to strengthen your digital skills, this workshop will provide practical experience you can use every day.