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 beginner’s technology class or series at your local library! In partnership with AARP, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will be hosting sessions at multiple library locations. This program provides a welcoming learning environment for older adults to support each other as they develop new technology skills. Programs are geared toward ages 50+.

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Upcoming Courses:

Courses meet 2x per week for 5 or 10 weeks. These are hands-on classes with lots of practice and a course book is provided.

Computer Essentials (5-Weeks)

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

UPCOMING COURSES:

Allegra Westbrooks Library Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am starting Monday, August 5th

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Tech Tuesdays at University City

Trained AARP volunteers will offer this 4-week series on the topic of privacy and security. These lecture-style classes will introduce you to a topic and provide answers to common questions. No device is required for these classes.

  • Protecting Your Personal Information Online – September 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Register
  • Staying Safe Online – September 10th at 12:00 p.m.  Register
  • Using Fact-Checking Sites – September 17th at 12:00 p.m. . Register
  • P2P Payments  – September 24th at 12:00 p.m. Register

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.

  • Anti-Virus Programs at a Glance – Matthews Library – July 18th at 11:30 a.m. Register
  • Getting to Know Your Smartphone – West Boulevard Library – August 7th at 2:00 p.m.  Register
  • Introduction to Smartphone Photography – Matthews Library – August 15th at 11:30 a.m. Register
  • Staying Safe Online – West Boulevard Library – August 26th at 2:00 p.m. Register
  • All Things Zoom – Sugar Creek Library – September 19th at 11:30 a.m. Register
  • Online Health Resources – Matthews Library – September 19th at 11:30 a.m.  Register

More are being added, check here to see the full list!

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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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