Improve Your Technology Skills!

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a variety of free digital literacy programs for both beginners and those looking to enhance their technology skills. Classes are offered online and at select Library locations. We also partner with organizations such as AARP and the Center for Digital Equity to bring you additional resources and options.

Digital Literacy Charlotte: Tech Titans 50+

Sign up for a bi-weekly computer or tablet workshop series for beginners! In partnership with AARP, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will be hosting sessions at multiple library locations. This is a free program offered by community partners in Charlotte, including AARP, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Senior Planet, and the Center for Digital Equity where area seniors are helping other seniors use and understand today’s technology.

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Upcoming Courses:

Courses meet 2x per week for 5-weeks. These are hands-on classes with lots of practice and a course book is provided.

Computer Essentials

This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. A computer will be provided for use during each class session.

Register for Allegra WestbrooksRegister for Sugar Creek

Ipad Essentials

This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the Apple iPad, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using an iPad and the internet to enrich your life. An iPad will be provided for use during each class session.

Register for Mountain Island

One-time Classes:

Lectures are one-time classes that will introduce you to a topic and provide answers to common questions. No device is required for these classes.

  • All Things Zoom – West Boulevard Library – December 6th at 11am Register
  • Youtube – West Boulevard Library – December 4th at 10am Register
  • Protecting Your Personal Information Online – University City Library – December 6th at 11am Register
  • Smartphones at a Glance – University City Library – December 5th at 11am Register
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What is Digital Literacy?

Digital literacy means having the skills to use a variety of digital tools for managing the tasks of daily life. Almost everything we do today requires some level of digital skill or technology, making digital literacy a more critical skill than ever. Digital literacy is not just the mastery of certain tasks or skills, but the ability to approach new concepts and tools and feel equipped to learn and grow as technology changes. It includes being able to be safe online and how to use technology to meet your own personal goals. Digital literacy is a journey, as we all adapt and change along with the technology that shapes our world today.

Read more from the American Library Association here.

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